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Wide photograph of a large tented hall with red drapes and colourful striped mats where a seated congregation sits in rows facing a stage. On the stage, a large deity murti sits on a throne-like pedestal with a bright blue backdrop, flanked by rows of brass oil lamps and ceremonial lamps on red-covered platforms. Above, hanging decorative tassels in orange, red and blue. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala sits with his back to the camera, next to a white-haired person in white clothing and several people in black clothes. A figure in white robes stands near the left side of the stage. Cameras and lights are visible on the sides, and a large decorated murti stands at the right edge.

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A photograph of a large hall where many participants in black and grey clothing sit cross-legged on colourful striped yoga mats arranged on a red floor. At the centre front, a man in a saffron-orange robe stands facing the group beside a stage with red drapes, a dark backdrop, and a large deity murti on a raised red platform flanked by ceremonial staffs. Hanging tassels and lanterns decorate the ceiling, and a gilded shrine with figures stands at the right. Some people sit on mats in the foreground with their backs to the camera, and a camera crane is visible. The man in orange cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the identity is left unsure.2016-12-19December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18Wide 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.2016-12-19December 16 20162016-12-16A large tent hall with red draped walls and colorful hanging tassels from the ceiling. Rows of seated participants in dark clothing and some bare-backed men sit on striped woven mats facing a stage. On the stage, a figure in orange robes stands beside a decorated throne and a deity murti with a blue-lit backdrop, flanked by ornate brass lamps. A person in white stands at the far right near an elaborate chariot-like decoration. Stage lighting and cameras are visible overhead. Lively yoga session setting with the a person candidate in orange near the stage, uncertain identity.2016-12-18A 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.2016-12-19Large tented hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees on colourful striped mats and cushions, facing a raised stage at the far end. A seated teacher in orange and cream robes sits at the front centre near a decorated altar. Two large screens flank the stage, one showing a standing figure in saffron. Ceiling is hung with rows of colourful tassels, paper lanterns and dangling decorative pennants. Many attendees wear black, white and grey clothing; a shirtless man sits at left. Hundreds of people are visible, including those in the background.2016-12-19December 16 20162016-12-16Wide photograph of a seated audience inside a red-draped pavilion tent, with participants on colourful striped rugs and mats. Many attendees sit cross-legged facing a raised red stage. On the stage a large screen shows a cosmic galaxy image with a figure in front, and small figures in orange and white stand near a deity murti and brass lamps. Hanging colourful fabric streamers decorate the ceiling. Cameras and lighting rigs are visible. Most viewers wear black, white or grey clothing. Roughly twenty to fifty people are visible.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 white fabric ceiling strung with colourful hanging lanterns and tassels in orange, yellow and blue. Hundreds of people sit cross-legged on colourful striped yoga mats, many in black or white clothes, some bare-chested. A standing figure in orange robes stands near the centre-left, beside a red cushioned seat with folded blankets. Two large screens on the walls show the scene. a person is not clearly identifiable here as a distinctive presence; the standing figure in orange wears a shawl with no distinctive ceremonial cues visible at this size.2016-12-18