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A yoga session in a red-draped hall with a stage. Many women sit cross-legged on striped woven mats in black clothing, several wearing pendant necklaces, some with eyes closed. A woman in a white kurta stands at the centre of the stage area, and a camera operator on a tripod films from the left. Behind the stage a large deity murti with a tall crown and multiple faces, possibly Shiva, sits against a purple backdrop, flanked by golden trishula staves and a kalasha-like arrangement. Water bottles sit on the mats in the foreground.

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A yoga session in a large red-draped hall with a stage at the back. Many participants in black clothing sit on colourful striped mats, some with eyes closed in meditation. A standing figure in a white kurta and white trousers stands at the front of the mats near a stage with a large deity murti and golden trishul staffs. A cameraman films from the left beside a person in a white dhoti-style garment. The large backdrop shows an illuminated Shiva-form murti with a glowing light streak.2016-12-19A yoga session in a red-draped hall with a red stage. Around twenty participants sit cross-legged or kneel on colourful striped mats, mostly in black clothes and some with beaded necklaces, with eyes closed in meditation. A woman in a white kurta and white trousers stands barefoot on the stage area with her arms outstretched, apparently leading the practice. Behind her, a large deity murti with a hooded serpent canopy sits on a rocky pedestal, flanked by golden trident stands and a backdrop screen showing a glowing pink image. A cameraman in a white dhoti works a camera on a tripod at left, and a silver water bottle sits on the mat at lower right.2016-12-19A photograph of a large seated gathering of women in a hall with red draped curtains. Most participants wear black tops and sit cross-legged on colourful patterned mats, some with orange or pink shawls and beaded necklaces. In the upper right, a figure in white stands on a red-carpeted stage beside brass ritual items, including a trident-like staff and a tall brass lamp stand. Another person in white is visible near the stage. Stage lights and a camera rig hang at the top left.2016-12-18A large crowd of women sits cross-legged on colourful striped mats in a hall with deep red curtains and stage lighting. Most wear black t-shirts and black or patterned pants, with some in pink, striped white, or red-orange tops; several wear beaded necklaces. In the upper background, on a raised red-draped stage, a man in dark clothing sits near golden ceremonial stands and a trident-like finial, while a figure in white and cream stands near the left stage edge. A green-and-blue image of a bird-like logo appears at top left. Many attendees sit with eyes closed or hands folded in meditation.2016-12-18Wide photograph of a yoga session in a decorated tent hall with red draped walls and colourful hanging tassels. Dozens of participants in black and grey athletic wear sit cross-legged on striped rugs facing a central figure in an orange-brown robe, standing near the middle of the floor. A raised stage at left holds a dark deity murti on a red platform flanked by brass ritual lamps and gold stands. At right, an elaborate gold shrine with a painted deity figure and a golden kalasha-style ornament stands beside stage lighting and a camera crane. Several people stand at the edges of the hall and a few attendees wear white clothes.2016-12-19A large indoor yoga session in a tented hall with a red stage and striped red, blue and white mats covering the floor. Dozens of seated participants in black and grey clothes face a central figure in an orange robe standing near a dark shrine with a deity murti and ceremonial staffs on the left. Golden ornate shrine decorations and hanging colourful tassels with oil lamps line the right side. A camera crane and cameraman are visible.2016-12-19 +1 copiesA large hall with a red stage and red draped curtains hosts a yoga session. Many students sit cross-legged on colourful striped and patterned mats, mostly in black or dark clothing, some with blonde or dark hair pulled back. Hanging decorations in red, yellow and orange with tassels hang from the ceiling. On the stage, several figures in saffron and white robes sit near brass ritual lamps and a central deity murti on a red platform. A golden shrine with decorated panels stands at the right side. Cameras and lighting rigs are mounted overhead.2016-12-19A large yoga session in a hall with red curtains. Dozens of participants sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats, mostly in black tops and leggings, many with arms raised and hands open. Some smile, and a woman in a striped white and navy top sits in the foreground. A few women wear bindi and necklaces. Stage equipment and a person in white stand near the back. A small water bottle sits on a mat at lower right. No identifiable presenter is clearly visible at the front.2016-12-18A photograph of a large tented hall with red drapes and hanging colourful tassel decorations. Many participants sit cross-legged on striped rugs and colourful mats, mostly in black and grey clothing, facing a central figure in an orange-brown robe standing near the middle of the floor. To the right stands an ornate gold shrine with a deity murti, and a film camera on a crane is mounted overhead. On the left a stage holds a decorated altar with a deity image and brass lamps, and a white-clad figure stands near it. Participants appear to be in a group yoga or meditation session.2016-12-19A large wide-angle photograph of a crowded yoga session in a hall with red carpets. Hundreds of participants sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats and cushions, mostly in black, white, teal and pink clothing, facing a raised stage at the far end. On the stage a robed figure sits on an ornate throne with a red seat and a gilded canopy, with a red-draped platform and decorative ceremonial items in front. A large projection screen and camera equipment are visible at the right and the back of the hall. A wall-mounted orange and red banner decorates the top right. Whether the seated figure on the stage is a person is uncertain from appearance; the figure is too distant for reliable identification.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14Large hall filled with a seated audience of many participants on colourful striped mats during a yoga session. A central standing figure in a saffron-orange robe with long hair stands before the crowd near a raised stage, and a woman in white stands at the right beside a small wooden lectern. Behind them a large screen shows a golden deity murti on a pedestal flanked by gold lamps, with red drapes framing the stage. Participants wear black, white and grey clothing, some bare-chested, seated in rows facing the stage. Cameras and tripods are visible at the edges.2016-12-15