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A large seated audience in black and white clothing sits on colourful mats in a tented hall during a yoga session. A standing man in a long orange-red robe, with long dark hair falling past his waist and a full beard, stands at the centre with his hands at his hips, facing the seated crowd. Many participants have closed eyes or palms pressed together, and some wear rudraksha malas. Festive hanging decorations and a blank projection screen are visible behind them, with white draped curtains along the wall.

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A large yoga session in a tented hall with white draped walls and hanging colourful tassel decorations. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange-saffron shawl draped over one shoulder and a red-orange tilak on his forehead, stands barefoot at the front with hands on his hips, facing the seated group. Many participants sit cross-legged on colourful mats, mostly in black, navy and white clothing, several with eyes closed in meditation; some wear rudraksha or beaded malas. A projection screen and stacked white chairs are visible at the back. a person appears as the standing figure in saffron, leading the yoga session.2016-12-15A large tented hall during a seated yoga session with a crowd of participants sitting on colorful mats, mostly in black t-shirts and white and orange clothing. A standing figure in a flowing red-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair stands near the centre at the front of the room, resembling the Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues of long hair and saffron clothing, appearing to lead the session. Behind him a projection screen shows an image, and the tent is decorated with hanging colorful lanterns and tassels. Stacked white plastic chairs line the side walls.2016-12-15A large indoor yoga session in a tented hall with red curtains and colorful hanging lanterns. A bearded man with long swept-back hair, an orange-saffron wrap draped over his shoulder and a bindi, wearing a small earpiece, stands at the front facing the seated audience, one hand on his hip. Rows of participants sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats, mostly in black and dark clothing, some wearing rudraksha-style beads. A large screen behind shows a pink-clad figure. The man in saffron is an appearance-based a person candidate, with long hair, saffron clothing and a bindi as cues.2016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15A large tented hall full of seated participants in black and dark clothing on coloured mats during a yoga session. Overhead hang decorative lanterns and draped fabric with red and yellow panels, and a projection screen shows a crowd. Rows of white folding chairs line the sides of the tent.2016-12-15December 17 20162016-12-17December 14 20162016-12-14A large tented hall during a yoga session with a crowd of participants seated on colourful mats, mostly in black t-shirts and some in white. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, a forehead mark and an orange-red shawl stands centrally, hands on hips, appearing to address the seated group, with the qualifying cues of long hair and orange ornate clothing; appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable). Above, colourful decorative hangings and paper lanterns hang from the tent ceiling, and a projection screen shows a figure in the background. Stacked chairs and folded items line the sides.2016-12-15December 16 20162016-12-16A yoga session in a large tented hall with white draped walls and hanging colourful tassel decorations and small lamps overhead. A bearded man in an orange-red sleeveless robe with a red mark on his forehead stands at the centre, one hand on his hip, facing the seated crowd, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) figure, presenting with long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha-style red forehead mark. Around him, dozens of participants sit cross-legged on colourful mats with eyes closed or gazing forward; many wear black or dark t-shirts, one woman in yellow sits near the left, and a child is held on a lap. A projector screen glows at the rear.2016-12-15A large yoga session in a red-draped hall with red carpet and striped mats. A bearded man with long hair, wearing an orange shawl over a rust-orange dhoti and a headset microphone, stands centrally and speaks to the room. Around him many people lie on mats, sit, or hold bent-back poses; a barefoot person on the right has legs raised vertically. Behind him stands an ornate golden deity murti in a lit alcove with a purple backdrop, and an empty red-cushioned throne-like chair sits on the right. A screen on the upper left shows a large projected image. Overlay text marks the photo copyright and source.2016-12-14