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A photograph of a gymnastic human pyramid performed on a blue mat in a hall with a decorated ceiling hung with colourful paper lanterns and tassels. Several shirtless young men in shorts, one in orange and others in blue, black and dark trunks, form tiers, with one balanced at the top on outstretched arms and legs. Seated spectators in white and dark clothes line the sides, and a man in a white dhoti and shirt stands at left holding a microphone while another man in an orange-and-black vest watches nearby. A striped rug lies on the floor at lower right.

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December 21 20162016-12-21 +1 copiesA group of shirtless young men performs acrobatic human pyramids and balances on blue padded mats in a large tent hall decorated with colourful paper lanterns, umbrellas and hanging streamers. Several athletes hold handstands and stacked poses, with one at the top balancing on the shoulders of others. A woman in white traditional attire stands at left, and spectators sit along the right side, some clapping, while a mat with a coloured rug lies in the foreground. The scene reflects a physical display performed during a KAILASA gathering.2016-12-21A photograph of a large hall with a ceiling hung with colourful cylindrical streamers and paper lanterns in red, orange, yellow and blue. In the foreground, young shirtless men in shorts and swim trunks form a human pyramid and acrobatic display on a blue inflatable mat. One man at the top stands balanced on the shoulders of others, while others lean back in arches and hold poses with arms outstretched. A crowd of seated spectators fills the background, and a man in a dark jacket stands at the left edge beside a large screen.2016-12-21A large tent hall hung with colourful paper lanterns and decorative cones in red, green, blue and yellow. Several shirtless young men perform an acrobatic human pyramid on blue padded mats, with one man balanced on shoulders and others in extended poses, some in shorts and one in an orange dhoti. A seated young man in an orange cloth sits cross-legged at the front. A crowd of onlookers fills the floor and seating behind, and a man in a dark jacket stands at the left edge. The scene appears to be an event performance. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the image.2016-12-21A large group of shirtless young men in shorts performs an acrobatic human pyramid on a blue inflatable mat inside a decorated tent. Several athletes balance on shoulders and backs, one standing at the top with arms raised, while others brace in arm-and-leg poses. Ceiling strands of colourful tassels, paper lanterns and brass-toned hanging ornaments fill the background. Seated spectators in white and orange clothing and a man in a dark shirt watch from the sides, and the scene suggests an ashram festival demonstration.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A large indoor hall with a red floor and a ceiling hung with colourful cylindrical and umbrella-shaped paper decorations in orange, red, blue and purple. A human pyramid of shirtless young men in black shorts forms the centre, with a standing acrobat at top and several people balanced on blue gymnastic mats. Seated devotees in white and pastel clothing line the mats and the edges of the hall, and a man in a dark tracksuit stands at left. Scattered mats and cushions cover the floor.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A large indoor hall decorated with hanging colourful cylindrical and umbrella-shaped lanterns and ceiling lights shows a human pyramid of gymnasts performing an acrobatic display. Shirtless young men in black shorts form a stacked formation, with one performer balanced high on top with legs extended, while others lean outward in horizontal poses. Seated in front on a blue mat, several bare-chested men wear white dhotis and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, with one smiling man in the centre. A woman in a white sari with a red border and beaded necklace stands at left beside a man in a black and orange jacket. A dense audience sits on the red floor and on cushioned mats across the hall, many in white and orange clothing. Stage screens are visible at the sides.2016-12-21A large indoor hall with a ceiling hung with colourful cylindrical and umbrella-shaped decorations. Several shirtless young men form a human pyramid for a kalari-style acrobatic display on a blue mat, one man standing on the shoulders of others while holding a tall wooden pole. Seated men in shorts and rudraksha-style necklaces watch at the front, and a large seated audience fills the background. Several people in white clothes and garlands sit among the crowd on the right. No clearly identifiable a person candidate is visible in the image.2016-12-21