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A large tented hall during a yoga session, with many participants seated cross-legged on colourful striped mats across the floor. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe stands near a red and white ornate throne, holding a microphone and addressing the crowd; his long hair is swept back and he wears a rudraksha mala. Paper lanterns in red, blue and yellow hang from the ceiling. A screen at left shows a close-up of a bearded speaker, and a sign reads Damodara on the right. Many participants wear black or dark clothing, and a few bare-chested men sit near the front.

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December 16 20162016-12-16December 16 20162016-12-16December 16 20162016-12-16December 16 20162016-12-16December 16 20162016-12-16A large yoga session in a decorated tent hall with a crowd of participants seated on colourful mats, mostly in black and grey clothing, many with eyes closed or meditating. At the centre, a bearded man with long hair wears an orange-saffron robe and raises one arm while seated on an ornate red-cushioned throne-like chair. A projector screen on the left shows a similar scene, and hanging decorations overhead include coloured lanterns and umbrella-shaped ornaments. A white sign reading 'Sadashiva' hangs on the right wall. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne in saffron robe with long hair and beard.2016-12-16A large yoga hall filled with seated participants on red and multicoloured striped mats. A bearded man in an orange-saffron robe stands near a red and white ornate throne, arm raised, while a bare-chested man in the foreground sits with hands together. Colourful paper lanterns hang from the white ceiling, and a projector screen shows a woman in orange speaking. Participants wear black, grey and white clothes. Several people sit in meditation with eyes closed, and a cameraman with a tripod works at the right side. A pale-green and yellow-striped bolster and a cushioned seat are visible to the right.2016-12-16A large indoor yoga hall filled with seated participants on colourful mats, mostly dressed in black, navy and grey. In the centre a man with long dark hair and a beard wears an orange-saffron robe and raises one arm while seated near a red-cushioned white throne, a person in saffron clothing with long swept-back hair. Multicoloured hanging lanterns and banners decorate the ceiling, and a projection screen on the left shows a robed figure addressing the crowd. A printed sign at right lists the schedule, and a cameraman stands near the right edge. Participants in the foreground sit in meditation and yoga postures.2016-12-16A large hall with many seated participants on colourful mats during a yoga session. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style neck garland stands beside an empty red and white ornate throne, speaking into a microphone. Behind him a large projection screen shows a bearded figure in a white robe. Participants in black and grey T-shirts sit cross-legged; some wear white or orange clothes. Hanging lanterns in red, yellow and blue decorate the ceiling. A sign reads Dhyanapeetham and a small sign on the right has a rectangular label.2016-12-16A large yoga session in a decorated hall with a peaked white roof hung with colourful lanterns and round lamps. Several hundred people sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats wearing mostly black, grey and white clothing, with some in orange and white. A large screen behind the throne shows a close-up of a robed speaker. At the right, a camera operator on a tripod and a man in white stand near a notice board.2016-12-16Large tent-hall yoga session with many participants seated on colourful mats, mostly in black clothing, in rows facing forward. Centre front, a bearded man with long hair in an orange-saffron robe stands beside an ornate red-and-white throne, raising one fist, with a folded white cloth draped over the throne arm. A projector screen at upper left shows a figure in pink. Above, colourful paper lanterns and streamers hang from the white ceiling. Pillars, wooden doors and a small signboard appear at the back, and a camera on a tripod is at right. Count of people visible is well over twenty.2016-12-16A large tented yoga hall with many participants seated on colourful mats, most on the floor in meditative or asana postures, many in black, grey and white clothing. At the centre-right a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, sits on an ornate red and white throne-style chair holding a microphone and speaking to the room. Behind him a projection screen shows a painted figure with long hair and a red garment. Hanging paper lanterns, colourful tassels and red drapes decorate the tent. A man in the foreground with hands joined in front of him wears a white vest. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in saffron robes with long hair, holding a microphone, as a speaker.2016-12-16