The Brahma Kumaris, a spiritual practice started 80 years ago in colonial India by a wealthy Hindu businessman that now claims one million regular members worldwide, is growing on Long Island and looking to expand to Suffolk from its local headquarters in Great Neck.

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Elizabeth Karmooch of Manhattan dances during the Shiv Ratri event held at The Brahma Kumaris Global Harmony House in Great Neck on Feb. 15, 2015. The Brahma Kumaris, a spiritual practice started 70 years ago in colonial India by a wealthy Hindu businessman, is establishing itself on Long Island.

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Members of The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization participate in a meditation session early in the morning inside Global Harmony House in Great Neck, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015. The Brahma Kumaris, started 70 years ago in India by a Hindu who was searching for a new spirituality that did more to uplift women, are establishing a foothold on Long Island, where they have their North American headquarters in Great Neck.

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Nicholas Sattinger of Manhattan dances during the Shiv Ratri event held at The Brahma Kumaris Global Harmony House in Great Neck on Feb. 15, 2015.

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Raymond Lal, of Garden City, center, along with fellow members of The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization, participates in a meditation session early in the morning inside Global Harmony House in Great Neck on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015.

Credit: Newsday / Audrey C. Tiernan

Elizabeth Karmooch of Manhattan dances during the Shiv Ratri event held at The Brahma Kumaris Global Harmony House in Great Neck on Feb. 15, 2015.

Credit: Newsday / Audrey C. Tiernan

Nicholas Sattinger of Manhattan dances during the Shiv Ratri event held at The Brahma Kumaris Global Harmony House in Great Neck on Feb. 15, 2015.

Credit: Steve Pfost

Brother Erik Larsen and Sister Anjani stand outside Global Harmony House in Great Neck on Feb. 8, 2015. The Brahma Kumaris are establishing a foothold on Long Island, where they have their North American headquarters in Great Neck.

Credit: Steve Pfost

Brother Erik Larsen and Sister Anjani stand inside Global Harmony House in Great Neck on Feb. 8, 2015. The Brahma Kumaris, started 70 years ago in India by a Hindu who was searching for a new spirituality that did more to uplift women, are establishing a foothold on Long Island, where they have their North American headquarters in Great Neck.

Credit: Steve Pfost

Members of The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization participate in a meditation session early in the morning inside Global Harmony House in Great Neck on Feb. 8, 2015.

Credit: Steve Pfost

Sister Dolly Lal speaks to members of The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization early in the morning inside Global Harmony House in Great Neck on Feb. 8, 2015. The Brahma Kumaris were started 70 years ago in India by a Hindu who was searching for a new spirituality that did more to uplift women.

Credit: Steve Pfost

Brother Erik Larsen and Sister Anjani stand outside Global Harmony House in Great Neck on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015. The Brahma Kumaris are establishing a foothold on Long Island, where they have their North American headquarters in Great Neck.

Credit: Steve Pfost

Members of The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization participate in a meditation session early in the morning inside Global Harmony House in Great Neck on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015.

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