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A large indoor hall with white ceiling tiles and fluorescent lights, where many devotees stand on coloured yoga mats in rows facing a raised stage. Most wear white kurtas, dhotis and saris, with some in yellow, blue, and purple; one man in the foreground wears a red-and-white checked shirt. On the stage, a figure seated on a golden throne-like seat with a red-garbed attendant nearby, framed by a dark curtain. Walls display framed portraits and posters, and a potted plant sits at the left. The scene suggests a group yoga or meditation session.

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September 14 20132013-09-14Wide photograph of a large indoor hall where many people stand on colourful yoga mats arranged in rows, facing a stage at the far end. Most men wear white shirts, cream or pale trousers and dhotis, while a few women in saris stand among them. Two illuminated lit standing figures flank the stage, and a small figure in orange stands on the stage in the distance under ceiling fans and white ceiling lights. Dark red curtains line the walls.2013-09-14A large indoor hall with white tiled floor and pale walls where many people practise yoga on coloured mats in pink, blue, purple, grey and black. Most participants are bent forward or kneeling in a cat-or-child style pose, some in white clothes and others in black, red, green or striped tracksuits. Aisles are marked with stanchions. At the front, a stage has a glowing lamp on a side table and a standing figure in an orange robe near the centre, possibly a teacher leading the session. A red curtained backdrop and rows of stacked red chairs line the room, with ceiling fans and wall air conditioners overhead.2013-08-18April 23 20152015-04-23A large indoor hall with cream walls and a tiled floor where a group of people stand on yoga mats in rows, many with palms pressed together in namaste or hands at their chests. Most wear white kurtas, white shirts and white dhotis, while others wear grey, checked, blue-striped and dark clothing. One man on the left wears a saffron-orange dhoti and has a long beard, and a young man in the centre wears an orange shawl over a dark shirt. Several people have ID badges on lanyards. Framed portraits and banners hang on the walls, and a decorated deity murti stands near the far left, with a kalasha and flower garlands beside it. Chairs are stacked along the right wall. Around 40 people are visible.2014-07-05A large indoor hall with pale tiled floor and red curtains hosts a yoga session. Dozens of participants stand on colourful yoga mats, mostly in white dhotis, white shirts and kurtas, with some in checked and striped shirts and a few women in saris and salwar kameez, stretching with arms and legs extended. In the distance on a stage, two figures in saffron robes stand near white flower-decorated sculptures or pillars, with ornate lamps beside them.2013-09-13A large hall filled with seated participants in white clothing on mats and cushions, facing a stage at the far end. The stage has a red draped backdrop, a decorated central arrangement with yellow flowers and a lit lamp, and two screens showing images. Many attendees wear white kurtas and dhotis, several wear saffron or orange cloths and sannyasi-style attire, and some have long dreadlocked or braided hair. A lone orange-robed figure stands near the left aisle. Ceiling fans, fluorescent lights, and framed banners line the walls. Foreground devotees sit with water bottles and prayer items beside them.2017-03-01A large, brightly lit hall with a glossy white floor and recessed ceiling domes where many people stand on coloured yoga mats in rows, most in white or light clothing with some in yellow, blue and grey. Two cameras on tripods film the group from the front, and a cameraman in a grey top stands near the centre aisle. Framed portraits hang along the pink walls, and a ceremonial wooden structure appears at the far end of the hall.2011-11-24A large hall with polished floors and a central aisle leads to a stage at the far end, where a small golden throne-like seat sits before a dark backdrop. Many people stand on coloured yoga mats in rows on both sides of the aisle, some in white, others in red, yellow, orange and blue clothing, facing forward. Framed portraits hang along the walls. Metal stanchions with ropes line the aisle. Two projection screens flank the stage. Yoga practice and standing meditation are taking place.2011-12-05A large indoor hall with white walls, ceiling fans and rows of fluorescent lights shows many people standing on coloured yoga mats in namaste pose with palms pressed together. Most wear white kurta-style or white dhoti clothing, while others wear black or dark shirts. A few men in front wear dark trousers and navy or blue shirts. Red curtains hang at the windows, and framed portraits hang on the side walls. Several people at the front and sides are visible in close view, and many more stand in the background. a person's appearance is uncertain among the figures in the centre of the hall.2013-05-11Wide view of a large hall filled with seated participants in white clothes sitting on mats and cushions on a tiled floor. Many wear red or orange cloth wraps around their necks or shoulders. Rows of red seats line the left side. At the far end, a stage with a red curtain and a golden decorated structure holds a central figure seated in front of a golden canopy, with two large screens showing the stage on either side. Framed pictures hang along the walls and ceiling lights are visible. Several people in the foreground are shown from behind, and the event appears to be a seated session with an audience.2017-03-01A large indoor hall with cream walls, a white coffered ceiling and recessed lights holds a morning yoga session. Dozens of practitioners stand on colourful mats, arms raised overhead with palms together, most in white clothing, others in red, blue, brown and checked outfits. A central cream carpet runs between rows of chrome stanchions. Framed portraits hang on the walls, and red and dark chairs sit at the left edge.2011-11-24