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A photograph of a seated teacher on an ornate gold and red throne on a stage, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a beaded necklace, with one hand raised mid-gesture as he speaks. Beside the throne, three women in white garments with orange-red shawls sit on an orange cushion, and a fourth woman in white stands behind them holding a brass oil lamp aloft. Two tall brass lamps stand on the stage, and a silver tray with offerings sits near the throne. Behind them is a pink and white banner reading Life Bliss Program.

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A photograph of a stage event under a red-and-white banner reading "Life Bliss Program" with "Level" below. A man in saffron-orange robes, with long hair swept back, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a gold necklace, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and gestures with his right hand while speaking. Three women in white with orange shawls sit on an orange cushion on the right, with hands folded and heads bowed, facing him. A tall brass oil lamp stands between them, with a smaller lamp beside it. A fourth person in white sits partially blurred behind them.2011-02-26A photograph of a Life Bliss Program session on a stage with a pink-and-white backdrop reading "Life Bliss Program" and "Level". A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange-saffron shawl, a long orange garment and a beaded necklace, with a red mark on his forehead, and gestures with one hand while speaking. a person matching these saffron and beaded-necklace cues sits on the throne. Beside the throne stand a brass oil lamp and a flower-decorated vessel. Three women in white with orange shawls sit on an orange cushion at the right, hands folded, listening, and a woman in white at the rear gestures toward the lamp.2011-02-26Photograph of a stage event under a banner reading "Life Bliss Program" with "Level" below. A man in orange saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold armband sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red cushions, gesturing with his right hand as he speaks. Three women in white garments with orange shawls sit on an orange cushion to his right, seated in a row with hands folded, listening attentively. A tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands beside the throne, and a figure in white sits partly hidden behind the women. a person appears in the centre-left, seated on the throne in a teaching role. Image is in a pink-and-white stage setting.2011-02-26A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged in meditation on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, hands resting on the knees. a person candidate: the orange robes, long beaded necklace and seated dais are visible, though the face is small. Gold oil lamps (deepams) flank the throne, with fruit offerings on golden trays nearby. Two women in white garments with orange shawls sit in devotion to the right, and a man in white with an orange shawl sits at the left edge beside a video camera on a tripod. Behind is a large backdrop with a red banner reading Life Bliss Program and a portrait of a turbaned man with orange headwear at left.2011-02-26A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a dark bead necklace, cross-legged in meditation posture on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red cushions. Two attendants in white clothes with orange shawls sit on the floor to the left, and two women in white sit with hands folded to the right. Gold oil lamps stand on either side and fruit baskets sit beside the throne. A video camera on a tripod is at the left edge, and a large red banner reads Life Bliss Prog... with Level text. The seated figure has distinctive saffron robes, rudraksha beads and a long-robed sannyasi look, so this is a person in person.2011-02-26A photograph of a satsang stage with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange shawl over a saffron-orange garment and orange-pink lower cloth, hands folded in lap, barefoot. Flanking the throne are gold pedestals, brass oil lamps with lit flames, and vases of red flowers. Seated on the stage floor to the left are people in white clothes with yellow shawls, and to the right a woman in white with a yellow shawl and a seated person in orange. A large red-and-white banner behind shows a partial portrait of a man in orange turban and the words Life Bliss Program Level 1.2011-01-21A stage event with a seated woman in orange robes and orange shawl on an ornate gold-and-red throne at centre. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, with small pink flower arrangements on the side tables. To the left, a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, beside the words "Life Bliss Program Level II". Around the stage, several people sit on the floor: men in white shirts and yellow shawls on the left, and women in white and orange on the right, some in orange shawls. Pink and white banners frame the backdrop, and grey drapes hang behind.2011-01-21A seated man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. A gold-coloured cameraman's tripod-mounted camera stands at left, and a large banner behind shows a red-lettered logo. Two women in white with orange shawls sit to the right, and a man in white with an orange shawl sits at left. Gold oil lamps flank the throne, and fruit baskets rest on the side platforms. The seated man is an appearance-based a person, with orange robes, rudraksha mala and a throne, but appearance cues are moderate, so the a person value is set to unsure.2011-02-26A photograph of a stage at a Life Bliss Program Level II session. A figure in orange robes and a draped orange shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, one arm extended, speaking to a group. a person is seated centrally on the throne, with a dark-haired appearance and an orange shawl. Around him, several participants sit on white mats: some in white clothes with yellow scarves, others in orange robes. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with small flower arrangements on gold side tables. Behind is a large backdrop with a smiling portrait labelled Paramahamsa in an orange turban with a red bindi, and a banner reading Life Bliss Program Level II with the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha logo.2011-01-21A stage event with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange robe and draped orange shawl, smiling and seated with bare feet. Gold ceremonial oil lamps stand on both sides of the throne. Around the stage, several people sit on a white cloth: men in white with yellow scarves at left, and women in white and orange saris and yellow scarves at right, some in orange clothing. A large banner behind shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, beside large pink and red lettering. Grey draped curtains frame the back of the hall.2011-01-21A stage event with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange robe and orange wrap, with a red-and-gold tilak mark on the forehead. Flanking the throne are gold stands with flower vases and brass oil lamps. Around the stage, devotees sit on white sheets: men in white with yellow scarves on the left, and women in orange and white saris and salwar on the right. Behind them hangs a large pink-and-white banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban with a red tilak, beside printed text. The central figure has long dark hair and distinctive orange robes and adornments, but the appearance is uncertain, so the a person candidacy is treated as unsure.2011-01-21A stage at a Life Bliss Program Level II session. A central figure sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange shawl over orange-and-saffron clothing, with a red mark on the forehead. Flanking the throne are gold pedestals with flower vases and brass lamps. Around the stage, participants sit on white mats: several women in white with yellow or orange scarves, and men in white with yellow stoles seated at the left edge. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban beside pink and red lettering. Offer-like brass lamps stand near the front. Overhead are stage rigging and grey drapes.2011-01-21