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A large hall with a grey carpeted central aisle and red-and-blue mats on both sides, where many people stand with palms pressed together in namaste. A woman in an orange sari walks up the aisle at centre, and a woman in a red head covering and white clothing stands at left. Participants in white garments, pastel and dark clothing, kneel or stand on mats, some with pillows and folded cloths beside them. A projection screen above shows a crowd, and a banner hangs on the right wall, with a small table and cushions at left.

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A photograph of a large hall where many people stand with palms pressed together in namaste along two aisles lined with red mats and blue cushions. In the centre, a woman in a long orange-red robe walks down the grey carpeted aisle, with other figures in orange and saffron nearby. Women in white and lavender and a man in a brown shirt and white shorts are prominent in the foreground, and a woman in a pink top kneels by a pile of folded orange cloth. A projection screen at the top shows a group photo, and tall decorative banners with painted elephants flank the walls.A photograph of devotees gathered in a bright indoor hall at a yoga tour event, many standing or kneeling on red carpeted aisles with palms pressed together in namaskar. A woman in a long orange robe with a dark braid walks down the central red aisle, hands joined in front of her chest. Around her, people in white, pink, blue and floral clothing kneel on cushions and mats, some with bags and shoes placed beside them. A colourful striped banner hangs on the right wall, and an exit sign glows in the background.A photograph of an indoor hall during a devotional gathering. Dozens of people stand in rows along red-carpeted aisles with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. In the centre, a woman in a long flowing orange-red robe walks down the aisle with hands joined in prayer, toward the front of the room. Participants include women in white, pastel and tie-dye tops, and men in shirts and kurtas. Some kneel or sit on cushions near the aisle, and bags and belongings lie on the floor. An exit sign glows above the far doorway.A large hall during a devotional gathering, with a crowd of many people standing and kneeling on red carpet in white and pastel clothing, many with hands joined in namaskar. Women wear white shawls and saris, men wear white kurtas and dhotis, and some wear yellow and red garments. Camera operators on tripods film at the left edge. A projection screen hangs on the back wall, and colourful vertical banners hang on the right wall. Low ceiling lights illuminate the room, and the front of the hall is partly obscured by the crowd.2009-10-03A large indoor hall with a red carpeted floor where many devotees stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. Most wear white or cream kurtas, salwar kameez and sarees, with a woman in a pink-and-yellow sari and a man in an orange-striped garment among them. A tripod-mounted video camera with a cameraman stands at left, and a projection screen hangs on the back wall above a low stage area. Colourful woven wall hangings hang on the right wall, and decorated gift boxes and cloth-covered offerings lie on the floor near the front. The crowd is large and spread across the hall.2009-10-03December 14 20092009-12-142009-YOGAM-TOUR-LOS-ANGELESA large hall filled with seated participants on colourful mats and cushions, many with hands raised in front of their faces in a meditative or pranayama posture. Most wear white, cream or pastel clothing, with a woman in a bright yellow top in the foreground. A man in an orange-saffron robe stands near a camera on a tripod at the right, and a projection screen on the back wall shows a figure with hands folded. Woven decorative banners hang on the side walls.A large hall with grey carpet and a red floor mat where a large seated audience sits in meditation or satsang. Foreground participants wear white clothes and mala necklaces, including a woman in white with a long beaded mala and a man in white with a grey-streaked beard. A man in a red shirt sits on a chair marked Reserved at right. Several rows of people fill the room. A projector screen at upper right shows a seated figure on a throne-like seat. A tall speaker stand and a stage with a lectern sit at the back, and a yellow and red banner hangs at the right edge.Indoor hall with a red carpet runner leading between rows of devotees with palms pressed together in anjali. A woman on the left wears a light blue kurta with white trousers and a beige embroidered shawl. On the right a woman in a red top and blue-patterned dress stands with hands folded, and seated women sit on white plastic chairs. Near the centre, a figure in a long orange robe walks forward, flanked by a man in white dhoti and kurta and another man in a cream-striped shawl. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.2008-01-14June 22 20092009-06-22A large hall filled with several hundred seated participants on blue and red yoga mats, many in white clothing, raising their hands to their faces in a group yoga or meditation practice. In the foreground, a man in white kurta with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits cross-legged, and a woman in a light patterned dress sits at right. A projection screen at upper right shows a figure in white. Hanging banners with geometric patterns decorate the left wall, a camera on a tripod stands near the front, and a yellow flag hangs at right.