Rows of young women seated on a red floor mat perform a synchronized breathing practice, each pressing fingers to her nose in a mudra. They wear saffron and orange saris with gold borders, rudraksha malas, white forehead markings and bangles. Behind them stands a gold deity murti and a gold-bordered orange drape. The setting appears to be a ritual hall. - Nithyanandapedia

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Rows of young women seated on a red floor mat perform a synchronized breathing practice, each pressing fingers to her nose in a mudra. They wear saffron and orange saris with gold borders, rudraksha malas, white forehead markings and bangles. Behind them stands a gold deity murti and a gold-bordered orange drape. The setting appears to be a ritual hall.

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