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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.

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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.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 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.2014-04-28April 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.2014-04-28April 28 20142014-04-28April 28 20142014-04-28A photograph of a stage event with a red-orange backdrop showing a partial portrait of a bearded man in an orange turban and the printed banner "नित्य ध्यान योग / life bliss program · Level 1". A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and orange-red floral garland sits with hands folded in the centre, with a gold-embossed silver chair behind. Two seated men in white dhotis and shirts face him at a low table with brass trays. A woman in an orange sari with gold border at left presses palms together. On the right, a man in white holds a tall brass aarti lamp with multiple lit oil flames, and a woman in a cream-and-gold sari with hands folded sits nearby, with an elderly woman and man beside her. Flowers and brass vessels lie on the floor.2014-04-28A stage event with a standing figure in saffron-orange robes and a long white garland with a gold pendant, hands folded, centred before a backdrop reading the Hindi and English heading for a life bliss programme. A richly carved silver-toned throne stands behind him. Seated on a red patterned floor cloth, devotees in white kurtas and orange and gold sarees hold brass plates and small oil lamps. At right, a tall brass lamp stand with several lit flames is held up, and a seated person holds a bell-like object. Several seated people watch at the far right.2014-04-28Photo of a ceremony on a stage with a red-to-maroon backdrop displaying a Hindi and English banner reading "नित्य ध्यान योग life bliss program Level 1" beside chakra symbols. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long white and red flower garland with a gold pendant, sits eyes closed on a silver-decorated peetha/throne with hands folded. Three men in white dhotis and kurtas sit on the floor in front, one holding a small oil lamp. On the right, a person in white raises a large brass aarti lamp with flames, while another in red holds a small lamp; a red-clad figure and a bowl of flower petals appear nearby.2014-04-28A 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.2014-04-28