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A large hall filled with seated devotees on red and patterned mats, most in black or grey clothing with mala necklaces, many with eyes closed or hands in anjali. At the centre, a bearded man in orange robes sits cross-legged on a white ornate throne with red cushion, with dark swept-back hair and ceremonial adornments; he appears to be the a person seated in a teaching role. Behind him a backdrop shows a large deity murti of a multi-armed form under a starry blue-purple light display, with brass trident-topped rods and a kalasha-like arrangement in front. Floor fans and camera rigs are visible at the edges.

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A large yoga session in a hall with red draped walls and a backdrop showing a deity murti with a trident-like weapon against a starry blue-purple sky. A bearded man in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on a white ornate throne with red cushions, holding a long wooden staff across his lap, facing a dense crowd. Hundreds of participants in black clothing sit on red and orange mats, eyes closed or hands in prayer (anjali), some wearing rudraksha-style malas and necklaces. Gold ritual staffs and kalasha-like items stand near the platform. A fan and camera rigs are visible at the edges.2016-12-16A large yoga session in a hall with red draped curtains and a stage backdrop showing an illuminated deity murti with a cobra hood and trident-like staves. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange-saffron robe, sits cross-legged on a silver ornate throne at the front, a person by his long hair, saffron robe and ceremonial throne presentation. Around him, many participants in black t-shirts and black clothing sit on red and patterned mats, some with eyes closed, one woman leaning back with her face lifted. A pedestal fan stands at left and a camera crane and cameras are visible at the top right. Dozens of people are visible in the foreground and midground.2016-12-16A large yoga session in a hall with red draped walls and a starry blue backdrop. Hundreds of participants sit on red and patterned mats, mostly dressed in black, many wearing pendant necklaces, and some with eyes closed in meditation. In the centre, a bearded man with long hair and a red tilak wears an orange robe and sits on an ornate white and red throne, one hand raised to his face. Behind him stands a large deity murti with a trident and ceremonial gold trident rods line the stage. Cameras and a boom arm are visible at the sides, and a standing fan sits at left.2016-12-16December 16 20162016-12-16A large yoga session in a hall with red draped walls. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and orange dhoti, sits cross-legged on a white ornate throne with red cushioning, holding a wooden staff and resting his chin on his hand. Behind him a large backdrop shows a blue starry sky and a golden deity murti of a seated figure. Gold trident-topped staffs stand along the stage. Audience members in black clothing sit on mats with eyes closed, several wearing mala necklaces, while cameras and a boom arm are visible at the edges. A white desk fan sits near the front rows.2016-12-16December 16 20162016-12-16Large indoor hall with red drapes and gold trident-shaped stands. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange-saffron robe, sits cross-legged on an ornate white-and-red throne on a raised dais. Behind him a large framed deity murti with a trident and a starry galaxy backdrop is shown on a screen. Many seated attendees, mostly in black and white clothing, face the throne on colourful mats during a satsang or yoga session. A camera rig stands at the left. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate on the throne, with long hair and orange robe as cues.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A large photograph of a crowded yoga session inside a red-draped tent hall. Many participants in black clothing sit on red and colourful mats, with some seated in meditation postures. At the front, a man with long hair and a beard sits on a white ornate throne-like chair wearing an orange-saffron robe, appearing to lead the session. Behind him stands a large dark deity murti with raised arms and a crown on a stone pedestal, flanked by brass ceremonial lamps and staffs, with a blue starry backdrop on a screen above. Hanging colourful tassel decorations and stage lights are visible overhead, and a camera crane is at right.2016-12-16December 17 20162016-12-17December 18 20162016-12-18