Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
March 24 2006

More like this

Open the gallery
March 24 20062006-03-24August 27 20092009-08-27A photograph from a hall with pale floor tiles where rows of seated participants wear white blindfolds across their eyes. They sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats in two facing blocks, most dressed in white kurtas and shirts, while several women wear white, green and pink saris. Each person has an ID badge clipped to the clothing. In the foreground, a person in a bright yellow-orange turban sits at the front edge with a microphone stand, facing the rows. A small white plastic chair and an open doorway appear at the back of the room.2004-05-05A photograph of a large indoor hall during a seated session, with a crowd of attendees sitting on mats and chairs facing a raised white throne-like seat at the front. A man in white robes with a yellow stole stands before the seat, speaking to the gathering. Red curtains hang behind the stage, with two red stage lights on stands and white whiteboards flanking the platform. Many attendees wear white, and some wear pink, green, blue and orange. Some people are seated in the foreground with their backs to the camera, and a white projection screen stands at the left.2009-12-16A photograph of a large indoor meditation session in a hotel-style conference room with beige walls and ceiling lights. Dozens of participants sit on chairs and cushions wearing white clothing and white blindfolds over their eyes, many with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and name badges. In the foreground a woman in white kneels beside a red meditation cushion, and a woman in a light green top and a woman in a blue sari sit nearby. Water bottles and a small table with items stand along the side. No a person candidate is visibly present among the seated participants, and the photo appears to show an Atma Spurana style visualization session.2007-05-06A photograph of a meditation or yoga session in a hall with a stage at the back. A standing man in a cream embroidered kurta and a golden-yellow turban faces a seated group of about 30 people wearing white headbands tied over their eyes; they sit on blue and red mats and cushions. A man in an orange robe stands near the left wall, and a woman in white stands behind the seated rows. On the stage, orange and white draped fabric, a large gold figure, a flower arrangement and a projector screen showing a photo are visible, and a table holds books and ritual items. A tall colourful wall hanging and a portrait of a robed figure hang on the left wall.A large white hall with rows of people seated on white mats, most wearing white blindfolds over their eyes during a meditation session at the Nithyananda Spurana Convention in Houston. Many participants wear white or pastel clothes, including a woman in a pink sari in the centre, a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala at right front, and a woman in lavender salwar at right. Stacked folding chairs with red seats line the left side and back. A banner on the back wall shows a woman's portrait. No individual appears to be the presiding teacher; attendees are the focus. Tiled white ceiling and bright lighting.2006-03-26A large hall with many seated participants wearing white blindfolds across their eyes during a guided meditation. Many are seated on rows of chairs and on white floor mats, dressed in white, pink, orange, red and mixed-colour saris, kurtas and casual clothes. A woman in a red and gold sari sits in the foreground, and a woman in a light blue top and white shawl sits on a white mat near the center. A banner on the left wall reads Ananda Gateway and a large portrait hangs on the right wall beside an exit sign. Overhead, gold and cream drapes hang from the ceiling.2006-03-24December 10 20072007-12-10A large hall filled with seated devotees on red-and-white striped mats during a satsang. Most attendees wear white or pastel kurtas and saris, with some in light cardigans, and many sit cross-legged facing a stage at the far end. Framed portraits of gurus and deities line the left wall above red curtains. On the stage, a backdrop shows a painted image of a woman in a red sari beside a golden seated figure, flanked by lit oil lamps. A projector screen and speakers stand to the sides, and people sit on chairs at the right edge.2011-11-20June 21 20152015-06-21A large hall with rows of seated participants on red-and-white striped mats and cushions, many wearing headphones and lanyards, some in white and some in orange, pink and red saris. Several people sit with eyes closed or hands raised in meditation or receiving instruction. Behind them stands an empty ornate gold and red throne, with a dark projection screen above, glass display cabinets, framed portraits and a small shrine with a deity murti on the left. Banners and a tall framed picture hang along the right wall. A slight flame-lit altar area appears at the rear. Crowds are seated across the hall, consistent with an assembled session.2011-12-03