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A photograph of a large tented hall rotated sideways, with rows of colourful decorated poles and umbrellas lining the walls and ceiling. Many shirtless men in dhotis are arranged in lines on a blue-and-red striped mat area, some seated and some standing, with several people in the foreground wearing grey and dark clothing. Hanging lanterns and a crowd of onlookers fill the background. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so role descriptions are used.

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A photograph of a large hall with a white draped ceiling decorated with rows of hanging colourful striped and floral banners and small umbrellas in orange, red and white. Shirtless male participants in dark shorts and orange-and-white cloth stand and lean in pairs and groups, arms interlocked, forming a human pyramid or stretching formation over a blue mat. Men and women watch from the right, and a striped red and multicolour textile covers the floor edge. Many people are visible across the scene.2016-12-21A 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 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.2016-12-21A 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.2016-12-21A photograph of a large ceremonial hall, rotated sideways, with rows of colourful painted wooden poles and hanging decorative banners in orange, yellow, red and blue along the aisles. Many men in traditional white dhotis with yellow borders and bare upper bodies stand and sit in close rows, some with hands joined or extended, and some holding a long rope or pole across the scene. A large round decorative fan-like ornament hangs at left, and a screen is visible at upper centre. The atmosphere suggests a devotional or ritual gathering, with a crowd filling the foreground and background.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.2016-12-21A large hall decorated with rows of orange and multicolored cylindrical banners and small hanging umbrellas overhead. Several shirtless men in black shorts perform a coordinated group exercise, arms extended and bodies leaning, while others sit along blue padded benches on the right beside a striped red-and-green cloth. The scene appears to be a ritual or training gathering, with bright lighting and white draped ceiling fabric.2016-12-21A 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.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A rotated photograph of a large hall where many shirtless men in dark shorts perform a group yoga or gymnastic posture, arms and legs interlaced across blue padded mats. Behind them, rows of decorative orange-and-white cylindrical lanterns with colourful painted bands and round paper shades hang from the ceiling beside white draped fabric. A striped red-and-green woven cloth covers the right side of the platform. Spectators in white clothing stand at the back. No figure is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance, so the person role is unspecified.2016-12-21A large indoor hall with a high ceiling strung with rows of colourful cylindrical paper lanterns and round lamp-shaped ornaments in red, orange, gold and blue. In the foreground, a group of shirtless young men performs an acrobatic human pyramid on blue padded mats: a man in the centre has his arms outstretched in a balancing pose while others lift and support him, and a man at the top is poised above. Seated in front are several shirtless men in meditation posture wearing mala beads, and a man in a dark jacket stands at the right edge beside them. Behind them a crowd of spectators, many in saffron and orange saris, sits on coloured floor mats in front of large screens showing the event.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.2016-12-21