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A temple-style stage with red curtains and golden thrones holds a golden bull (Nandi) with a deity murti behind it, flanked by two golden seated figures draped in flower garlands. In the centre a seated man in saffron robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together before a silver-framed image, a microphone stand beside him. A figure in orange cloth stands at left, and a small brass lamp with offerings sits on the stage. Colourful fringed canopies hang above. The man in the centre wears a crown-like turban and a long rudraksha mala with ornate gold adornments, matching the appearance-based cues for a person seated in the central position.

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A photograph of a temple-style stage set with red drapes, gold-framed alcoves and a large gold nandi bull in the centre. A seated figure in a red-orange robe and orange turban sits with palms pressed together before a silver framed panel, with a microphone stand beside them. Flanking the centre are two deity statues: on the left, a figure in orange-yellow garments is being decorated with flower garlands; on the right, a blue-clad deity murti sits on a pink cushion with a crown and garlands. Golden flower-garland arrangements and oil lamps decorate the stage, and a figure in an orange cloth stands at the left.2017-12-01A temple-style hall stage with deep red curtains and a golden nandi-shaped throne backdrop decorated with flower garlands and a deity murti. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a red turban sits with palms joined in front of a silver-framed stand and microphone. Another person in orange cloth stands at left before a garlanded golden seat, while a garlanded golden figure sits at right in a blue and gold outfit. Golden statues and brass oil lamps surround the stage, with a plain white floor in front.2017-12-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a silver-framed throne-like seat on a raised stage. Behind him stands a golden Nandi-style bull mount with a deity murti garlanded with marigolds, flanked by two golden standing female statues and two garlanded shrines holding seated figures. A younger attendant in orange cloth stands at left holding a lamp toward the altar. Red curtains, multicoloured fringed canopies, marigold garlands and oil lamps decorate the stage.2017-12-01A temple-style stage at a Nithyananda Peetham satsang with gold and silver ornamented shrine elements. Center, a seated man in saffron robes and a red-orange turban sits with palms pressed together before a large silver-framed arch, beside a golden nandi-style bull and a silver lion figure. Flanking him are golden thrones draped with marigold garlands and pink cushions; the right throne holds a deity murti with a crown and jewelled blue-and-silver attire. A golden attendant statue stands at each side. At left, a saffron-clad sannyasi with bare back and wrapped orange cloth stands facing the centre, and oil lamps glow along the stage edge under a maroon curtain with multicoloured canopies overhead.2017-12-01A photograph of an ornate stage in a temple-style hall with red curtains. At the centre sits a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red turban and a long gold-beaded mala, hands folded in his lap, on a silver-framed throne in front of a golden bull mount with a deity murti garlanded in yellow and red flowers. On the left, a bare-chested attendant in an orange dhoti stands near a small lamp, and a golden deity statue in a garlanded alcove stands at the right, with more gold figures and flower garlands framing the platform. Small oil lamps sit on the platform.2017-12-01Stage at a temple-style hall with a red velvet curtain backdrop. Centre: a golden Nandi bull with garlands behind a silver-framed seat, where a seated figure in a red turban and orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Flanking gold-framed arches hold garlanded deity murti: a female deity in green and gold at right, and a figure in blue dress at left. Gold guardian figures and lion statues surround the seat, with a microphone stand and a small brass offering bowl in front. At left stands a person with long dark hair in an orange-saffron cloth, facing the stage. Petals are scattered on the stage floor.2017-11-28Temple-style stage with deep red curtains, a golden bull (Nandi) sculpture and a golden deity throne flanked by ornate gold arches with floral garlands. At the centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red turban, hands folded in namaskar, sits before a silver-framed shrine with a microphone stand. On the left, a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti holds a lit lamp (aarti) toward the deities. Oil lamps and flowers stand on the stage; the scene reads as a satsang or puja.2017-12-01A photograph of a temple-style stage with gold and red decor. At centre, a man in orange robes and an orange turban sits with palms pressed together in namaskar before a silver-framed backdrop, seated on a gold nandi-style throne with a deity murti behind him. Flanking him are two gold thrones with deity figures garlanded in yellow and orange flowers. A standing attendant in orange robes stands at left holding a small offering. Red curtains hang behind, with small lamps and flowers on the stage edge.2017-12-01December 01 20172017-12-01November 11 20172017-11-11December 01 20172017-12-01A temple-style stage with a gold nandi (bull) vehicle behind a seated figure in saffron robes and an orange turban, hands pressed together in namaskar before a silver-framed shrine. Garlanded deity murtis with crowns are seated on golden thrones with canopies on either side, flanked by standing golden attendant statues. A saffron-clad attendant stands at the left edge beside a row of oil lamps. Red velvet drapes form the backdrop, and a microphone stand is set near the centre. The seated figure's dress and ornaments are saffron-toned, with a rudraksha mala visible; appearance is consistent with a person candidate, though the image is uncertain.2017-12-01