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October 29 2011

A seated congregation fills a hall in meditative practice, many with hands raised to the nose in a breathing or pranayama gesture. Foreground women wear white kurtas, a green and blue paisley shawl, a teal shawl, a yellow scarf, a red shawl and rudraksha-style beads. Seated in rows on red cushions, they face forward toward a framed devotional painting and gold-framed images on the walls. A red curtain hangs at left and metal railings are at right. Several dozen people are visible.

A photograph of a screen showing a group of around nine seated people in a temple-like hall with red drapes and deity murtis in niches. A framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a turban-like headwrap stands at centre, labelled by no readable caption. Foreground participants sit on blue and pink cloths: a woman in white with a wooden mala, a woman in a patterned dress, a man in a red scarf, and a man in a blue top with a mala, with a tray and small items on the floor. Other participants sit on chairs and cushions behind them. The scene suggests a satsang or meditation session.

A large hall filled with many seated participants performing a breathing or meditation practice on red cushioned mats. Most are dressed in white, cream, orange, green and blue clothing, with rudraksha-style beaded malas and lanyards visible. Several women in the foreground close one nostril with their fingers, while others sit with eyes closed. Red curtains line tall windows, a large black screen hangs from the ceiling, and framed religious pictures and a saffron cloth hang on the walls. No individual can be identified as the teacher from the image itself, and the page's claim of his presence is not visibly confirmed.

A large group of seated men and women, many in white clothing, sit on mats in a hall during a meditation session. Many participants have their hands raised to their faces in a breathing or hand gesture practice, some with eyes closed. Several wear white or yellow shawls and white or beaded necklaces. Two women in the front center wear yellow and white clothing. A gold ornate structure is visible at the top right corner, and a pale wall and red chairs are in the background.

December 22 2011

A group of devotees sits cross-legged on dark mats and colourful woven rugs in a temple hall with red walls and ornate deity shrines. Most people cover their eyes with both hands in a meditation posture. Men wear white kurtas and pants, women wear white and pastel salwar kameez, and a small boy in an orange t-shirt sits in the front row. Behind them stand a large ornate deity murti, a seated figure on a green-draped altar, and tall decorated pillars with tassels. No single person is clearly identified as the swami.

A screen capture of a live video link showing devotees seated on the floor performing a breathing practice with fingers pressed to their nostrils. In the foreground a woman in a bright red embroidered salwar kameez sits with hand raised to her nose, beside a woman in white with a patterned dupatta and a young woman in a white top with a wristwatch. Behind them other devotees sit in blue, green and white clothes, and a large framed portrait on the wall shows a smiling man in saffron-orange garments, labelled as a depiction on the wall rather than a person in the room. A white sheet and cushions lie on the floor.

November 26 2011

A photograph of a seated group of about a dozen people in a meeting room with white sheets on the floor and folding chairs along the back. Several participants sit cross-legged with hands raised to their faces, performing a breathing or nose-touching practice with eyes closed. A woman in the foreground wears an orange sari with a floral print and gold bangles; a woman beside her wears a blue skirt with a green patterned top; another wears a red patterned salwar and a woman in the back row wears a white outfit. A man standing at the back-left wears a white shirt and touches his forehead. Blue, yellow and red fabric drapes hang on the walls, and a small refrigerator and an air conditioner appear at the right. Name badges are visible on several participants.

February 19 2011

A large indoor hall filled with seated participants performing a breathing and hand-to-face practice: many people sit with elbows raised and fingers pressed to their faces, eyes closed. Most wear white, pink, purple or teal salwar and kurta outfits, and several wear over-ear headphones. A shaved-headed woman in a white outfit sits in the centre on a red-and-white striped mat, and a green yoga mat lies beside her. Behind them stand gold-coloured pillars and an ornate golden shrine with a deity murti, and a small table holds a bottle. A blurred photographer's foreground frames the image.