Devotees provide the gathering with testimonials of how they have been cured of ailments like breathing problems, stress, psoriasis, even Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by taking the Art of Living course.
Sri Sri Ravishankar appears on the 20-foot high stage, designed to resemble the Himalayas, an hour late.
He then guides the crowd through the meditation sequence.
Aware that not everybody is familiar with the breathing technique he patented, he demonstrates his special Sudarshan Kriya to help people meditate.
Everyone does what Sri Sri Ravishankar tells them to, chanting Hara Hara all the while.
As the meditation session draws to a close the chanting reaches a crescendo. Some devotees go into a trance.
ALSO READ: Worshipping Lord Shiva