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A large hall with many seated participants on blue-striped mats, most wearing white kurta-style clothes and white lanyard badges, and a few in coloured shirts including a bright orange tee and a red polo. Many have their hands raised to their faces in a breathing or meditation practice, eyes closed. A row of red-cushioned chairs stands near the back, with red curtains and a large dark screen above. Two tall banners hang in the middle background, one orange and one green. A framed portrait of a standing figure in dark clothing is on the back wall, and a gilded frame sits at left. Behind the crowd, people sit in chairs and stand near the doorway.

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Large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in white clothes doing nasal breathing practice, one man in front wearing a white t-shirt with a red logo and glasses presses one nostril, while others in white and yellow attire sit on blue mats. A boy in a checked shirt and a boy in yellow kurta also breathe through their nose. Rudraksha mala visible on a bald man in white. A man in white walks at the back near a red curtain, and banners and a large black screen hang on the walls.2011-12-04A photo of a meditation or eN-Kriya session in a plain pink-walled hall with red curtains. Rows of seated devotees on striped mats wear white kurtas and shirts, many with lanyards, and most have a hand raised to one nostril in a breathing practice. A standing figure in a long white robe with long white hair and a rudraksha-style necklace stands at the back near a white door, apparently facing the room. A small wall screen and a yellow cloth hang on the wall.2011-02-27A photograph of a large seated group of men in a hall with pink walls and orange curtains during a meditation session. Most wear white shirts and white trousers, with some in green-striped and blue shirts, and several have rudraksha malas around their necks. Many sit cross-legged on striped mats with headphones on, and several hold one hand raised to one nostril, as in nadi shodhana breathing. A man in white stands at the back near a doorway, and a flat-screen display hangs on the right wall. Small identification badges are visible on several shirts.2011-02-27A large seated group of men in white ritual clothing sits cross-legged on blue-striped mats in a hall during a meditation session. Many wear rudraksha malas and identity lanyards; several have eyes closed or chant with mouths open. A man in a white shirt with glasses sits in front, and a man in a pale-yellow top and dark cap appears behind. Backpacks and water bottles lie in the foreground. At the back, red curtains, a stage area and framed banners showing a bearded robed figure and a portrait hang on the walls. A figure in khaki stands near the stage.2011-12-11A seated audience of devotees in a meditation hall, many performing a hand-to-nose breathing practice with fingers pressed near the face. Foreground men wear white shirts, one in a white shirt with a red lanyard badge and another in a green shirt. Middle rows include boys in white and pink shirts, a man in a white dhoti-style outfit with a head covering, and a man in a white shirt with a folded white cloth on his head. Behind them, a few seated figures sit in white with a saffron-orange shawl on one man, and red curtains and red chairs fill the background, with a green banner at the top. The scene is a group practice session with attendees wearing name badges on lanyards.2011-12-10A photograph of a large indoor hall with pink walls where many devotees sit cross-legged on striped mats, most dressed in white kurta-style clothes, some in grey, green and beige shirts, many wearing lanyards with name tags and rudraksha-style malas. Most are performing a breathing practice, with one hand raised to one nostril. Colourful woven tassels hang from the ceiling, red curtains frame the doorways, and a wall-mounted screen and stacked red chairs are visible at the back.2011-02-27A seated group of devotees practises a breathing or meditation exercise in a hall with cream walls and gold-framed panels. Most sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats, many in white kurtas or shirts, some in grey or navy tops and dark trousers. Several have hands raised to their faces with fingers pressed near the nose, a nadi shodhana-style breathing posture. Some wear rudraksha or beaded malas. In the background a large orange and white banner hangs on the right, and a few people stand near a pillar. The room is well lit with a polished floor.2011-12-02A photograph of a meditation hall with pink walls and red curtains. Many seated devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some in green or striped shirts, sit on striped mats and rolled blankets, many with one hand raised to one nostril in a breathing practice. A standing figure in a long white robe with long hair stands near the white doors at the back of the hall; this is a visible person whose identity is not established from appearance. Red chairs are stacked along the side walls, and a flat-screen monitor hangs on the wall. Several attendees wear name badges on lanyards, and an orange cloth hangs from the ceiling at the top.2011-02-27A large seated gathering of devotees in a hall, most sitting cross-legged on blue-striped mats while performing a nasal breathing practice, with fingers raised to one nostril. Many wear white kurta-style clothing, and some wear orange, peach or grey garments. Several have lanyards or name badges, and a bottle of water and a blue mat bag sit in the foreground. Red chairs are stacked along the back wall and a banner hangs at the top. No individual is identified as a person.2011-12-06A photograph of a large seated audience inside a plain hall with pink curtains and a pale yellow wall. Many men sit cross-legged on striped mats, most wearing white shirts and dhotis or white trousers, with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and white conference lanyards around their necks. Some sit with hands folded or chin resting on a hand, and some have eyes closed in attentive meditation. A brown-orange cloth covers a low table at the back, and a few brass-colored items sit on the floor near the front. Near the top left, a portrait-style poster and a few elderly seated men in white are visible.2011-12-11A photograph of a seated group practising a breathing meditation in a hall with red curtains and a white door. Many participants sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats, several with a hand raised to one nostril, as in nadi shodhana pranayama. A young man in a turquoise striped shirt with a beaded mala and glasses sits centre, and a man in white kurta with a red bindi sits at left. Others wear white clothes, and a bald man in white sits near the front, with a few people in the background. Bags rest beside the mats.2011-12-02A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees sitting cross-legged on orange mats, many in white shirts and white dhotis. In the foreground a man in a white shirt with a dark rudraksha mala has his hands raised to his face in a breathing or nadi-shodhana posture, eyes closed. Beside him a bald man in a white shirt with a striped pattern and a light mala performs the same hand gesture. Other devotees wear badges on lanyards, and one man at right wears a white headband. A small printed cloth bag and a leaflet with a portrait lie on the mats. A video camera on a tripod stands at the back of the hall, and the rows extend to the rear wall. No one is identifiable as a person in the foreground.2010-09-09