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A photograph of a ritual on a stage backed by a red banner reading 'नित्य ध्यान योग life bliss program Level 1', with a chakra-style graphic beside it. A central seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears saffron ochre robes, a gold-edged mustard shawl and a white and red flower garland over a rudraksha mala with gold necklace; he sits with hands folded before a framed ornate silver-toned panel. Around him, white-clad men sit on a patterned carpet, one raising a silver ritual vessel. A woman in an orange-brown sari at left raises her hands in prayer, and a man in a cream shirt at left lifts a small silver implement. On the right, a woman in a patterned sari and a man in red stand with palms joined, and a standing attendant lifts a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with flames. Floral arrangements and silver trays sit in front. A banner portrait of a smiling man in orange turban is at far left edge.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace and a white-and-red garland sits on a carved silver-framed chair on a stage before a red backdrop. Several people sit on a patterned rug in white kurtas and saffron saris, facing him with hands folded or holding brass trays and small lamps. A tall tiered brass aarti lamp with flames is held up on the right, and flower arrangements and steel plates of offerings sit on the floor. A large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban appears at the left edge. The stage banner reads a Hindi and English title on a life bliss program.2014-04-28A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a yellow-beaded gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads and a white flower garland, sits with hands folded before a silver-framed backdrop on a stage. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace, seated centrally as the honoured figure. In front, two men in white ritual clothes sit cross-legged on a red patterned mat, and a man in a dark robe raises a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with flames. A woman in an orange sari to the left holds hands in prayer, and a woman in a white sari with other seated devotees watches on the right. Silver plates, flowers and a banner reading 'नित्य ध्यान योग life bliss program Level 1' form the setting.2014-04-28April 28 20142014-04-28A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a stage backed by a red-orange banner reading नित्य ध्यान योग life bliss program Level 1. A man seated centrally wears an orange-saffron shawl over his shoulders, a gold-and-beaded necklace, and a white-and-red flower garland; he has long dark hair and sits on a cushioned seat before a golden ornate panel. Around him, seated devotees in white kurtas and an orange-clad woman face him; a lit multi-wick brass aarti lamp burns in the foreground beside flowers and brass vessels, and a man in the background raises a small metal object toward the stage.2014-04-28April 28 20142014-04-28April 28 20142014-04-28A photograph of a ceremonial stage event beneath a banner reading "नित्य ध्यान योग life bliss program Level 1" with chakra symbols. A man with long hair, wearing an orange robe, orange shawl, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, sits centrally on an ornate silver-framed seat, hands folded. a person is shown with orange robes, long hair and a garland, though the appearance is only moderately clear. Around him, several seated devotees in white kurtas and orange and cream saris perform a puja, one woman holding an oil lamp, another holding a small lamp. A large brass aarti lamp with lit flames is held at right. A partial orange-turbaned portrait appears at left edge.2014-04-28A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl wears a long white and red floral garland and a golden necklace, sitting before a silver-framed ornate peetha backdrop on a stage. Around him, several devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, a woman in an orange sari with gold border, and others in saris and shirts sit on a red carpet, several holding brass puja items and one raising a small brass vessel. A brass lamp with lit wicks burns in the foreground beside flowers and a brass plate. A red banner behind shows a large portrait in an orange turban and the chakra symbols of a Nithya Dhyan Yoga life bliss programme.2014-04-28A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a red-orange backdrop that reads 'नित्य ध्यान योग life bliss program Level 1' and shows a large portrait of a turbaned figure at left. A man with long dark hair sits centrally in an orange-brown shawl and orange robe, wearing a white flower garland and an orange-beaded necklace, with hands folded and a slight smile. Before him, seated devotees in white dhotis and kurtas and women in orange and cream saris perform puja, with one man holding a silver ritual bell and another raising a brass vessel. A fire lamp with flames burns in front of the seated group, flanked by flower arrangements and silver trays. Several devotees sit with hands joined in namaste along the right side.2014-04-28April 28 20142014-04-28April 28 20142014-04-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver throne on a stage before a red-and-pink backdrop with chakra symbols and the banner Nitya Dhyana Yoga, life bliss program, Level 1. He wears a rudraksha-style mala, a long yellow-and-white garland and a gold necklace, and his eyes are lowered. Three men in white clothes sit cross-legged in front, one holding a small brass vessel, while a man in a red shirt and another in white hold a flaming aarti lamp on a tray, and a figure in dark clothing films from the lower right. Flowers lie on the floor and brass plates sit nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in saffron robes and garlands with long swept-back hair is presented as the teacher on the throne.2014-04-28