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A group of people sit cross-legged on red-and-white striped mats during a group yoga or meditation session in a bright hall. In the foreground a bearded man with grey hair wears a white kurta and white pants and a dark rudraksha mala, eyes closed, both hands raised to the back of his head in a self-massage or energy-clearing exercise. Behind him a bald man in white and a man in a grey polo shirt with a name badge also have their hands raised to their heads. A few other participants in white clothes are visible, some wearing lanyards, and the floor is pale marble.

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A photograph of a large group of participants seated on striped mats in a bright hall, practising a guided meditation with hands raised to their ears and heads. Many wear white clothing, and several wear rudraksha malas. A man in the foreground wears a grey striped shirt and sits cross-legged, another in a grey shirt and blue trousers sits beside him, and a bald man in a white shirt is at the front with both hands at his head. A woman in a khaki outfit and a mala sits at the right. In the background a few people wear yellow and orange shawls. No candidate appears to be a clearly identifiable a person by visible cues, so no appearance-based label is assigned.2010-08-26A photograph of a seated group of devotees on blue-and-white striped mats in a hall with red chairs and a red curtain. In the foreground, a young man with a tilak on his forehead wears white clothes and a rudraksha mala, eyes closed, hands raised to his shoulders. Beside him a man in white shirt and dhoti with a bald head holds his hands at his chest, eyes closed. Behind them more people in white and light clothing perform the same hand movements, some with malas and ID badges around their necks. Everyone appears absorbed in a guided practice or meditation.2011-09-09A photograph of a group meditation or yoga session in a temple hall. In the foreground, a shaved-headed young man in a white t-shirt and navy drawstring trousers sits cross-legged on a blue-and-white striped mat, eyes closed, hands behind his head with fingers at his ears, wearing a dark rudraksha mala with a small pendant. Behind him, a row of men in white kurta-style clothing and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, sit on mats performing the same arm pose. Behind them, golden ornate deity figures, a golden lion-like throne or pedestal and a pink-and-orange cloth stand in the background, with a blue sign on the wall. The floor is polished and reflective.2010-08-26A photograph of a seated group meditating indoors on red-and-white striped mats. In the centre, a man with grey-streaked short hair and closed eyes sits cross-legged in a cream-coloured kurta and white dhoti, with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck and his hands resting on his lap. Beside him, a younger man in a white kurta with a mala and an ID badge also sits with eyes closed. Other participants in white and striped shirts, some wearing name badges, fill the foreground and background, and a red chair and red curtain appear behind them. The scene reads as a meditation or training session.2011-12-10September 09 20112011-09-09A large group of people sit cross-legged on blue-striped mats in a bright hall with orange and white hanging banners, performing a yoga or meditation practice with hands raised to the head. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in white kurta and pants, wearing a dark beaded mala, sits on an orange cloth with eyes closed and elbows lifted. Men and women in white clothes, some with rudraksha malas and one with a gold necklace, mirror the posture around him. The scene is an indoor group session with visible ceiling fans and wall decorations.2010-08-26A large group of participants sits on striped mats in a bright hall, performing a guided arm-raised exercise with hands joined above their heads. Most wear white clothes. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in a white shirt and dhoti-style wrap has a large amber bead necklace, and others wear rudraksha-style mala beads. Several participants wear name badges. Behind them, a colourful circular mural and a patterned rug decorate the wall. The setting suggests a structured yoga or meditation session.2010-08-26Photograph of a group meditation or yoga session indoors with many participants seated on mats. In the foreground, a middle-aged man with grey hair and a moustache, wearing a white kurta and a rudraksha mala, holds both hands to his temples with elbows raised. Beside him, another man in white clothes raises his arms in a similar pose. Behind them, rows of people in white and saffron clothing perform the same hand-to-head movement. A pale pink curtain hangs in the background, and a purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2011-11-01September 09 20112011-09-09Outdoor photograph of a group meditating seated on woven mats on dirt ground with scattered red petals. In the foreground a bearded man with grey-streaked hair wears a white t-shirt, white dhoti-style cloth with a maroon edge, a rudraksha mala and a metal bracelet, hands folded in his lap, eyes closed. Beside him a man in a grey t-shirt and white dhoti sits with a mala, and to the right a man in a black shirt and black dhoti wears glasses, a rudraksha mala and an ID badge, hands folded. Behind them people in white clothing sit on white plastic chairs among green foliage and orange flowers, and a shaved-headed man in white sits at the upper right.2010-08-25A group of people sit on striped and orange mats in a plain room with pink walls, red curtains and stacked red chairs near a window. In the foreground a bearded man with grey hair and glasses, wearing a white t-shirt and a gold wristwatch, sits with one hand raised to his face in a nasal breathing practice. Around him others in white and grey shirts, some shaved-headed, perform the same breathing exercise.2010-09-03A large hall filled with a seated group of participants in white clothing doing a guided yoga or breathing exercise on blue-and-white striped mats. In the foreground, a bald man in a white shirt and dark blue trousers sits cross-legged with both hands raised behind his head, and beside him another man in white with a rudraksha mala sits with his arms lifted. Behind them rows of people in white and some in other colours fill the floor. Hanging orange and blue decorative banners hang from the white ceiling. On the right, a gilded shrine area holds deity murti and ornate golden decorations.2010-08-26