Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Indoor hall under a corrugated roof with ceiling fans, decorated with tall painted pillars in red, yellow and blue. A seated man in an orange cloth receives attention from a woman in a yellow garment while a man in white and orange, standing on a red carpet area, looks on. Several women in white saris and a man in white stand nearby; a group of seated devotees sits on the left in white and orange. A brass vessel and an orange-draped seat are in view, and panels hang on the wall behind.

More like this

Open the gallery
July 28 20102010-07-28June 18 20102010-06-18June 18 20102010-06-18A photograph of a large indoor hall with a white fabric ceiling, decorated pillars wrapped in coloured patterns with orange tassels, and ceiling fans. A man in an orange robe with a beaded necklace stands on a polished white floor, a hand raised toward a bearded man in white dhoti and shirt who presses his palms together. Another orange-robed attendant with a shaved head holds an offering near him. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand along the left with palms joined, and women in saris stand on the right with hands folded. An altar with a decorated backdrop is visible in the distance. The scene suggests a greeting or blessing, with about 20 people visible.2010-10-07A photograph of a covered ashram hall with a corrugated roof and white walls. In the foreground, a man in a gold-embroidered kurta kneels with palms pressed together while a bald man in white with an orange shawl rests a hand on his shoulder. Beside them, a woman in orange sits in a cushioned orange chair with an orange cloth draped over the armrest. A woman in white with a gold border stands at left, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands behind. Several men in white and yellow cloths stand along the back wall beneath framed photographs, with a black speaker mounted on the wall above.2010-07-11Indoor hall with white ceiling fabric and hanging colourful fabric banners, showing a group ritual gathering. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas with yellow shawls stand and sit on the floor, while women in white saris with yellow and orange borders gather nearby. Several people in saffron and orange robes sit on chairs facing a raised platform. On the right, a seated person in an orange garment tends a brass puja setup with fruit, sweets, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a lamp on a red patterned rug. Prayer mats are spread across the floor.2009-10-17A photograph of an indoor hall with a corrugated metal roof and white walls, where a line of people in white and yellow clothing stands along the side. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with gold bangles bends forward to receive a blessing from a long-haired figure seated in an orange robe on an orange-cushioned chair. A bald man in a white shirt and orange shawl stands nearby, and a man in a yellow patterned kurta bends low before the seated figure. A woman in a blue blouse and striped sari watches at left, and a cameraman in white kneels on a red carpet. Framed photographs hang on the back wall. The seated figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2010-07-11A crowded indoor hall with a blue-framed corrugated roof and ceiling fans, where many devotees in white dhotis and saris throng a central aisle. A bare-chested man in a saffron-orange head cloth and saffron shawl stands at the centre, with a bald priest in white beside him. A seated figure sits near a gold-and-red throne backed by a banner showing a saffron-robed figure against a peacock-feather background. Colourful woven panels hang along the left wall, and a striped mat lies on the floor. A girl in a white sari with an orange shawl stands at right, and a woman in white holds a brass tray. Several men wear white shirts and dhotis, some with sandalwood marks on their arms.2011-10-09Interior of a covered hall with corrugated roof and orange walls, where devotees sit on a grey floor in front of a small red carpet. A bearded man in orange robes sits on the carpet speaking into a microphone. Beside him, a figure in orange robes sits on a cushioned orange chair with a tall, shaved-headed look, while a person in a yellow shawl and white dhoti stands nearby. Several men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand along the back wall, and a row of women and children in white, orange and yellow sits in the foreground. Brass lamps, a tray of fruit and flowers, and a white bag rest on the floor at right.2010-07-21A photograph inside an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and a concrete floor, showing a seated figure bare-chested with an orange cloth draped over the shoulders and an orange head wrap, seen from behind at left, facing a kneeling man in white with his palms pressed together in greeting. A standing man in white with an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style necklace holds papers beside them. To the right, a long queue of devotees, mostly women in white, pastel and colourful saris and a few children, stands behind blue metal barriers. A low red wall and a white-draped table with a basket and flowers sit at left.2006-11-19A photograph inside an open-sided hall with a corrugated roof and orange walls, showing a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white saris with yellow shawls arranged in lines on mats. A man in white in the centre holds a small child in his arms while others stand with hands folded in namaskar. Striped decorated pillars and framed banners line the back wall. A gold-and-red throne-like seat with a red cloth is visible at lower right, near a table with offerings. Several people stand on red and beige mats beside a metal railing. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible in the frame.2010-08-21July 21 20102010-07-21