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A large hall packed with hundreds of seated meditators on colourful striped mats, most dressed in black or dark clothing. At the front, a central figure in orange robes sits on a raised seat before a deity murti, with ornate golden shrines and kalasha-style lamps around the stage. Hanging colourful lanterns and red drapes decorate the ceiling and walls.

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December 17 20162016-12-17A large photograph of a crowded yoga session inside a red-draped tent hall. Many participants in black clothing sit on red and colourful mats, with some seated in meditation postures. At the front, a man with long hair and a beard sits on a white ornate throne-like chair wearing an orange-saffron robe, appearing to lead the session. Behind him stands a large dark deity murti with raised arms and a crown on a stone pedestal, flanked by brass ceremonial lamps and staffs, with a blue starry backdrop on a screen above. Hanging colourful tassel decorations and stage lights are visible overhead, and a camera crane is at right.2016-12-16A large seated yoga session in a hall with red and white draped walls. Hundreds of participants, mostly women in black, dark, and white tops, sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats and rugs. Some have hands joined or resting on knees, eyes closed. Stacked folded blankets and bedding sit at right. At upper left, a gilded deity murti is set in a shrine, with two large screens above showing a crowd.2016-12-17A large indoor yoga session in a red-draped hall with hanging colourful tassel lanterns overhead. Hundreds of participants sit cross-legged on striped mats, mostly dressed in black, with some in yellow, blue and red. In the centre front, a figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair sits on a raised platform, with a deity murti and a starry backdrop on a screen behind. Ornate gold shrine decorations stand at the right. The scene suggests a group meditation or yoga session led from the stage.2016-12-17 +3 copiesDecember 19 20162016-12-19A large indoor yoga session in a red and gold hall decorated with colourful hanging tassel lanterns. Hundreds of participants, mostly in black clothing, sit cross-legged on striped rainbow mats in rows facing a stage. On the central raised platform, a man in an orange robe sits on a white cushioned seat with a garland, flanked by an ornate golden deity murti and a shrine with lit oil lamps. Screens show a starry image and a figure in a large display.2016-12-17December 05 20162016-12-05December 17 20162016-12-17A large hall filled with seated participants on colourful striped mats doing group yoga or meditation with hands pressed together in namaste. Most wear black tops and dark trousers; a woman in the front left wears a grey top with an orange-red stole, and a woman in the foreground right wears black with a long grey plait. Above them hang rows of orange, yellow and green paper lanterns or decorative shades beneath bright ceiling lights. Large screens show a figure in saffron-coloured robes, and a red-cushioned throne-like chair sits at the front, empty in the frame. Plastic chairs and bags sit at the lower left edge.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 15 20162016-12-15A large tented hall with red drapes and colourful hanging tassel decorations overhead. Many people sit on striped mats in a seated yoga session, mostly in dark t-shirts and casual clothes. A standing man in a dark top and dark trousers gestures to the crowd in the centre of the room. Behind him stands a golden shrine with an ornate deity murti. A large screen on the right shows a man speaking on stage. Some people in the front rows lie on their backs or sit cross-legged, and a few wear orange clothing. A dark wall-mounted lighting rig and speakers are visible.2016-12-18