Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A large crowd stands waist-deep in a lit water tank at night, many with arms raised. At centre, a man in an orange-red dhoti and a long orange garland stands in the water, flanked by a man in a red-orange robe and gold necklace on the left and another man in white with a yellow shawl on the right. Around them, many devotees wear white robes with yellow shawls and orange-brown sashes, while others wear white or colourful clothes. A tiered red and white border and a decorated yellow-and-white garland arch hang above the water. This is a photograph of a crowd, with a few people visible in the centre distinctively adorned.

More like this

Open the gallery
A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a water-filled sunken tank at night, many in white clothes with yellow shawls, arms raised and hands folded in devotion. A figure in orange-red robes and a garland stands centrally in the water with arms raised. Other devotees in saffron and white cluster around, some holding offerings. Behind the tank, a large dark linga-shaped structure is decorated with orange and white flower garlands, and tiered rows of spectators and lamps fill the stadium-like background. Ritual abhishekam in the sacred water appears to be taking place.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large crowd gathered in a water-filled sunken tank, many people standing waist-deep in water with arms raised, some holding small objects. Several people in front wear red or orange garments and garlands, while many others wear white dhotis or sarees with yellow and orange borders. A decorated ornamental canopy with floral garlands and red-and-white painted trim stands at the upper right, and tiered stone steps with small lamps line the background under a dark night sky. The scene suggests a ritual bathing ceremony in the water tank.2010-02-12A photograph of a floral-decorated golden throne platform set in the water of a tank, with red-cushioned seat, a yellow fringed canopy overhead and marigold and white garland arches. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long red-and-white garland sits on the throne, appearing to be a person by visible cues of saffron clothing and a central ceremonial placement. Around the platform, several people stand waist-deep in water: devotees in white and yellow-shawled ritual dress, a man in pink robes with rudraksha beads, a man in orange robes, and a woman in a red-and-grey sari with palms pressed together. One devotee in white kneels and bows in the water while another in white rests a hand on him. Tiered red-brick seating and trees are visible behind.2010-10-17Night ceremony in a water tank with a large illuminated linga structure and garlands in the background. A central figure in a red-orange robe with a garland of flowers stands waist-deep in water, arms raised, surrounded by devotees dressed in white, many wearing yellow or orange-yellow shawls. Some participants raise their hands skyward, and a man in a red robe stands to the left. A cameraman with a camera on a tripod is visible at the lower left. Crowd of several dozen people in the water.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large crowd gathered in water at a tiered pool beneath a dark stone structure decorated with marigold and flower garlands, strings of lights and a floral swag. In the centre, a figure in an orange robe with orange and red beaded necklaces stands waist-deep, raising both arms and holding a long ceremonial trident-like staff upright. Around them, many people in white and yellow clothes, some with yellow garlands, raise their hands and stand or kneel in the water. Some wear orange sashes and saffron tones; water sprays fall in the background. The scene appears to be a ritual bathing or abhishekam-style gathering with devotees immersed in the pool.2010-02-12A procession under a striped shade tent with a large multicoloured umbrella, its panels in orange, green and red with a white bird emblem and tassels in pink, teal and yellow. At centre, a man in an orange robe and a multi-strand purple and white flower garland, with a rudraksha mala and a golden trident-topped staff, walks barefoot; his long dark hair is swept back and he wears a red forehead mark. Beside him, a woman in a white sari with a gold border carries a silver plate of offerings with a red cloth. Further left, a man in a black shirt and trousers with a white forehead mark holds a small object, and an older woman in a white sari smiles. Other devotees in white follow along, with a flag and umbrellas behind, and a white kolam floor design is visible in the foreground.2006-12-31A photo of a crowd gathered in an indoor hall at an ashram event, with a central group of saffron-robed and white-clad devotees. A bearded man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl stands at centre-left, while a woman in an orange sari stands at centre holding a brass tray of red rose petals and offering them to the group. Many devotees in white and orange-yellow garments, some with flowers in their hair or holding red roses, kneel and stand around them, while people in the background smile. Overhead hang a stage truss and banners, with a wall sign and doorway behind the crowd. A yellow floor line runs across the scene.2008-02-14A crowded indoor hall with blue walls and a lattice window, where devotees surround a seated figure. A long-haired person in a red sleeveless top and orange cloth sits on a white-draped seat with fruit and a patterned rug in front. A man in white kneels and reaches toward the seated figure's feet, offering fruit, while a woman in a white sari with orange border and a red-and-orange garland stands with hands folded. Men in white shirts and orange-trimmed garments wear flower garlands and rudraksha malas, and many onlookers stand behind with palms pressed together, some raising hands. The scene appears to be a devotional greeting or padapuja.2009-02-05A photograph of a large group of devotees standing waist-deep in water around a dark stone structure with a wide basin and garlands. Many wear white clothes and yellow shawls or sashes. In the centre a few figures in red and orange robes perform the ceremony, and a man in a red garment stands near the middle. On the right, a decorated palanquin or ratha is draped in white and yellow flower garlands and topped with a red and orange canopy. Steps and tiered seating line the background. No person is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so the central figures are described by role only.2009-07-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, framed by an arch of white, yellow and red flower garlands, placed in shallow water at the bottom of stone steps. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron garment, a red and white floral garland and an orange shawl. Around the throne, many men stand waist-deep in water: most wear white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sacred threads, several bare-chested, some in saffron or orange robes, and a few in purple or red. Many have shaved heads. Flower-decked idols and additional garlanded figures stand to the left, and a few onlookers watch from the steps and banks. The scene appears to be a ritual procession or bathing ceremony in water.2010-10-17January 01 20042004-01-01January 07 20082008-01-07