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A large group of men, boys and a few older adults sit cross-legged on red-and-white striped mats in a bright hall, performing a hand-and-finger meditation or breathing exercise with fingers pressed near the ears and face. A bald man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha-style mala stands at right, also doing the gesture. Behind them are red chairs, gilt-framed portraits and framed images on the walls. No person is clearly identified as a person by appearance, so the a person field is unsure.

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A large group of men and boys sits cross-legged on red-and-white striped mats in a bright hall with gilded framed pictures on the walls. Many participants perform a breathing practice, pressing a finger to one nostril and holding the other hand near the face. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and black trousers sits in lotus pose with hands resting on his knees, while a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stands out in the front row. Red chairs line the back of the room and a small puja tray with a bell and offerings sits on the floor at left.2012-04-08A seated group of about thirty men and boys sits on striped red-and-white mats in a hall with cream walls, red curtains and red-cushioned chairs. Many hold their hands at their faces, fingers pressed to nostrils and temples, in a breathing or meditation practice. Men in white shirts, a grey-shirted man, and a boy in a red-and-black top are prominent; a man in a dark shirt wears a rudraksha-style mala. Behind them are gilded framed cabinets holding a deity murti, a small shrine and a pot of flowers.2012-04-08A large group of seated participants on red-and-white striped mats in a hall with gilded framed panels and red chairs in the background. Many people sit cross-legged with both hands raised to their faces, fingers pressed to the ears, nose and eyes in a breathing and meditation exercise. Foreground men wear white or light shirts and a man in a white shirt wears a rudraksha mala, while children in dark tees and open shirts join in. Some people are seated cross-legged on the floor and a few lie on mats in the lower right. A small figure in white is visible near the back of the hall, and the scene reflects a group yoga or meditation session.2012-04-08April 08 20122012-04-08A large hall with many seated participants on blue-striped mats, most wearing white kurta-style clothes and white lanyard badges, and a few in coloured shirts including a bright orange tee and a red polo. Many have their hands raised to their faces in a breathing or meditation practice, eyes closed. A row of red-cushioned chairs stands near the back, with red curtains and a large dark screen above. Two tall banners hang in the middle background, one orange and one green. A framed portrait of a standing figure in dark clothing is on the back wall, and a gilded frame sits at left. Behind the crowd, people sit in chairs and stand near the doorway.2011-12-02A large hall with cream walls, red curtains and striped blue-and-white floor mats where a group sits cross-legged in a yoga or meditation session. Many participants wear white kurta-style clothes, while others wear casual shirts, and several have vertical tilak marks on their foreheads. Their hands are raised to their ears in a meditative posture. A small child in a green-and-yellow shirt sits among them. Framed portraits hang on the walls, including a large one of a man in a yellow garment and smaller ones of figures in red and white, with a deity-style painting among them.2011-09-06 +1 copiesApril 08 20122012-04-08April 04 20122012-04-04April 08 20122012-04-08A photograph of a large seated congregation on red-and-white striped mats in a temple-style hall. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis, some with saffron-coloured cloth and rudraksha malas. A man in a red polo shirt sits near the front, and an older man with white hair and beard wears white dhoti and shirt. Behind them, gold-framed glass cases hold deity murti, and a painted deity image hangs on the wall. Several women sit at the back. Attendees appear to be in meditation or satsang.2011-12-11A seated group of devotees practises a breathing or meditation exercise in a hall with cream walls and gold-framed panels. Most sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats, many in white kurtas or shirts, some in grey or navy tops and dark trousers. Several have hands raised to their faces with fingers pressed near the nose, a nadi shodhana-style breathing posture. Some wear rudraksha or beaded malas. In the background a large orange and white banner hangs on the right, and a few people stand near a pillar. The room is well lit with a polished floor.2011-12-02A photograph of a large seated group of men in a hall with pink walls and orange curtains during a meditation session. Most wear white shirts and white trousers, with some in green-striped and blue shirts, and several have rudraksha malas around their necks. Many sit cross-legged on striped mats with headphones on, and several hold one hand raised to one nostril, as in nadi shodhana breathing. A man in white stands at the back near a doorway, and a flat-screen display hangs on the right wall. Small identification badges are visible on several shirts.2011-02-27