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A large hall with rows of people lying supine on coloured yoga mats during a yoga session, many dressed in black, with bottles of water and mala beads beside them. Yellow and gold draped fabric and hanging lanterns frame the ceiling, and red curtains line the walls. A camera operator and a boom microphone pole are visible above the crowd, and a portrait is displayed at the left edge beside a large screen.

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December 22 20172017-12-22A large tented hall with red, pink and yellow drapery and hanging yellow lanterns shows a crowd of several hundred people doing seated forward-bend yoga stretches on colourful mats in red, yellow, green, blue and black. Most participants wear black tops and dark trousers; a boy in a striped top and a man in a white shirt stretch nearby. Several people in orange robes stand among the rows. Video cameras on tripods film the scene at the front, beside a portrait of a man in orange robes on a red-draped stage with a deity murti.2017-12-24Wide view of a large hall with a red carpet where a great many people lie in rows on striped and solid mats, most in black, grey and white clothing, apparently resting in savasana-style relaxation. Strings of colourful paper decorations hang from the ceiling, and large screens and white draped walls frame the room. A golden ornate seat or throne stands at the left edge near the front rows. Hundreds of participants are visible, with bags and folded blankets scattered at the right.2016-12-05December 22 20172017-12-22A large tented hall filled with a yoga session of many participants on coloured mats in blue, green, yellow and red. Most are dressed in black tops and black pants, while a few wear white, grey or orange. Participants perform stretches and poses such as forward bends, seated twists, a cobra-like backbend and a reclining pose, with one man in a grey t-shirt lying on his back. Yellow and maroon drapes and hanging yellow lanterns decorate the ceiling, and two large screens at the back show a bearded man in saffron. The room is busy and the nearest people stand at the edge of the mats.2017-12-24December 22 20172017-12-22A large indoor hall with rows of practitioners lying prone on colourful yoga mats in red, yellow, blue, green and grey, many wearing black tops and black trousers, while some wear white, orange or patterned clothes. Many heads rest on the mats in a yoga or relaxation posture. Red and gold drapes frame a central stage with a large screen showing a temple tower, and side screens show a person in red. Two camera operators on tripods stand at the edges, and a white statue of a figure stands on the right. Water bottles sit on the floor among the mats. The scene suggests a group yoga session during a large event.2017-12-23A large yoga session in a decorated tent with yellow draped fabric ceilings, maroon curtains and red walls. Many participants in black clothing sit, bend and stretch on colourful yoga mats in yellow, green, blue and orange. Some wear orange or red, and a few wear grey or white. A cameraman on a boom arm films from the right, and large screens show more people at the back. Crowds of people stand and sit around the edges of the hall, many of whom are not visible in detail. A small ornate altar area stands at the back.2017-12-24A large hall with a patterned carpet and wall panels holds a dense rows of participants lying on their backs on mats, arms outstretched, in a meditation or relaxation session. Many wear black, grey, and bright tops; some wear saffron-like or orange clothing. Two projection screens flank a stage at the far end, and a central altar-like display with a seated figure in orange and a framed image stands in front of a painted backdrop. Dark doors and chairs line the walls.2013-12-10December 22 20172017-12-22A large hall with a patterned red-and-gold carpet holds many people lying on their backs in rows on yoga mats, most in black or dark clothing, with a bright pink top and a green top visible in the foreground. Two large projection screens flank a stage at the far end, where a deity murti sits and a framed portrait hangs above; the portrait shows a figure with long hair and an orange cloth, but the caption is not legible. Chairs are arranged along the aisles between the rows. The scene suggests a group meditation or relaxation session.2013-12-10A large tented hall filled with a crowd of many dozens of people seated cross-legged on colourful yoga mats in rows, eyes closed or gazing downward, many in black clothing. Red and maroon drapes with gold trim hang along the tent walls, with hanging lamps overhead. At the far end, a raised stage holds a golden seated figure and a large screen showing a bearded figure. Cameras on tripods film the gathering from the sides, and a man in front wears a grey t-shirt with hands in lap. Several people sit with palms pressed together in namaste. The atmosphere suggests a yoga or meditation session.2017-12-24