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A large hall with cream walls and framed photographs holds rows of people seated cross-legged on tan yoga mats in meditation. In the foreground a bare-chested man with a shaved head and a white cord around his neck sits with a rudraksha-style mala and white ash markings on his body; beside him a bare-chested man with white markings on his chest and forehead sits with hands in lap. Further back a man in a saffron-orange garment sits among others in white and black clothing. A golden statue of a seated figure stands near the back wall and brass stands with a hanging decoration are visible. Several people in white, black and pink clothing sit in the rows, with coloured cloth banners hanging from the ceiling. Brass lamps and beads lie on the floor near the mats.

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April 16 20182018-04-16A large hall with cream walls and a glossy tiled floor holds a seated meditation session. Thirty or more participants sit cross-legged on yellow-brown yoga mats, mostly bare-chested with rudraksha malas around their necks, and wear dark pants. A woman in an orange wrap stands near the centre, and another woman in black sits on the left. Hanging lanterns and framed colourful banners decorate the walls, and a large screen at the back shows a seated figure in red. No identifiable a person is visible in person, and the screen figure's appearance is too uncertain to attribute.2018-04-15April 02 20182018-04-02A large hall with white tiled floor where many participants sit cross-legged on tan yoga mats in rows, bare-chested men in dark trousers and women in dark clothing, eyes closed or gazing upward during meditation. Many appear to have oil or ash on their skin. Hanging decorative banners and framed artwork line the pale pink walls, with a cluster of white-clothed attendants near the back. A small bell or object sits beside several mats. The scene depicts a person Yoga meditation session.2018-04-17A large hall with white-tiled floor and white chairs at round tables in the background, hanging lanterns overhead, and large screens showing a figure in red and orange. In the foreground, rows of men sit cross-legged on yellow mats, bare-chested, wearing black trousers, white and grey sacred threads across their chests, and white ash markings on their foreheads and bodies, many with hands folded or resting on their knees. Sacred offerings and small brass items sit on the mats, with water bottles nearby. A standing figure in orange clothing stands at the left edge, and a figure in a red-and-white robe stands near the centre. Several seated figures wear orange or white garments. The scene appears to be a group meditation or yoga session in a temple-like hall. No a person candidate is distinctly visible in person.2018-04-16 +1 copiesApril 17 20182018-04-17Photograph of a large hall where many shirtless men sit in seated yoga postures on beige mats across a white tiled floor. Most wear dark trousers or light lower garments and white-and-red rudraksha or cord necklaces. Behind them stand a few people in saffron-orange robes near a wall with framed religious pictures, a yellow-and-red decorated backdrop and a stage at the back.2018-04-26 +1 copiesA large hall with white tiled floor where many shirtless men and boys sit cross-legged on tan yoga mats in rows, performing meditation or yoga practice. Several participants wear dark shorts or track pants, and some wear white or cream trousers; ash or sacred markings are visible on some foreheads and chests. Small brass oil lamps stand on the floor beside the mats. Hanging ornamental lanterns with colourful tassels and chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and framed pictures line the walls. At the far end, two large screens display a figure in an orange and white garment on a stage, and a few people stand near the front. White-covered chairs are stacked at the sides of the hall.2018-04-17April 16 20182018-04-16 +1 copiesLarge hall with a white tiled floor where many people sit cross-legged on beige yoga mats in rows, facing forward with eyes closed or lowered, appearing to meditate. Most men are bare-chested and wear dark track pants or shorts, many with beaded necklaces; several women in pink, black and white tops sit among them. At the far left, a figure in orange robes stands near a golden deity murti and an ornate red-and-gold altar, with additional gold statues in the background. Dark wooden doors and a screen with lights line the back wall. No visible a person figure is identifiable from appearance in this image.2018-04-15April 17 20182018-04-17April 02 20182018-04-02