October 22 2011 - Nithyanandapedia

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October 22 2011

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala sits in a large orange armchair on an orange-draped platform, his bare feet resting on an orange footstool. A kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti attends to his feet, bending forward. A standing attendant in orange kurta and orange shawl stands behind a wooden tray box. Behind them are polished brass vessels and a red-and-gold deity murti on a stone-carved ledge, with orange and red fabric draped on the left.

A photograph of a devotional greeting on a golden throne. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears orange saffron robes, a pink and white floral garland, and gold ceremonial necklaces; this appearance matches Swamiji (probable) on the page, cued by his long hair, saffron clothing, garland and gold necklaces. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch his head to the seated figure's hands, with a hand resting on the seated figure's knee. Behind them a shaven-headed monk in orange robes with an orange head cloth stands, and at left a woman in white with a yellow shawl watches. Garlands of orange, red and yellow flowers hang on a golden backdrop with ornate carved gold panels.

A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and ornate gold-toned bangles, extending one hand palm-down toward a kneeling man in a light blue collared shirt who presses his palms together in front of his chest with head bowed. The orange-clad figure's eyes are closed and he smiles gently; a red cushioned seat and a small red box with objects sit at the lower edge. A black draped curtain and a green foliage backdrop frame the scene. Appearance-based cues including the orange turban, flowing orange robes and beaded ornaments give a probable Swamiji (probable) as the seated teacher blessing a devotee in a darshan-like moment.

A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes smiling broadly during a ceremony on a raised stage. He wears a long gold bead necklace, a gold armlet, and has long swept-back hair; his appearance is consistent with a swamiji candidate, so this is Swamiji (probable), seated on a red-cushioned throne with an ornate gold backrest. In front of him, a younger man in a maroon garment bends forward with palms pressed together, performing a respectful namaskar. A dark blue curtain hangs behind them, and red-and-gold offering trays are visible at the base of the throne.

July 07 2010

A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring in an indoor hall. A seated man in an orange robe and a long white-and-red flower garland, with a gold chain and beads, smiles and gestures with his right hand from a white upholstered throne-like seat with a grey cushion. Kneeling at his feet on the floor, an older man in a white shirt and mundu with a rudraksha mala washes or touches the feet over a brass plate. Behind, a standing man in white kurta with an orange shawl and a red-and-white beaded mala stands with hands clasped. A standing fan and a maroon curtain are behind them.

A photograph of a seated figure on an orange velvet throne with an orange velvet cushion and a red backrest, set against a dark red curtain. The seated person wears an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti-style garments, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, and smiles while receiving honour. Before the throne a man in white shirt and white dhoti lies prostrate on the floor in full pranam. Standing to the left are several men in white clothes with red or yellow shawls, and a man in an orange robe with a red border stands near the throne. Flower offerings and garlands lie on white pedestals beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, an orange garment and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits smiling on an ornate orange upholstered throne-like chair, his bare feet being touched by a man in a white shirt and jeans who bends forward at the front. Behind the throne stands a second man in orange robes with a wristwatch, and a red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. A small side table holds a tray with apples, flower petals and a water bottle, and a microphone stand is at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala match the appearance cues, and the scene shows a devotee performing padapuja.

A photograph of a seated figure on an orange-upholstered throne-like chair against a dark red curtain backdrop. The seated figure wears an orange robe and a beaded rudraksha mala, with long dark hair, and smiles with hands folded. Two white side tables hold offerings. Four people stand or kneel: two men in white shirts and white dhotis, one with an orange shawl, a man in white with a red-edged dhoti and orange scarf standing at right, and a kneeling woman in a white sari with coloured border and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers prostrating before the throne. a person cues include long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala on the seated figure, with the prostration and throne as role context.

A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt and jeans kneeling and bowing with his forehead touching the feet of a seated figure on a gilded golden throne decorated with red cushions and garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. The seated figure wears orange robes, a red undershirt and a red bindi, and has long hair swept back. Behind the throne stands a person in orange robes and another person in white. On the left, a man in a dark t-shirt and a man in a striped shirt stand near a woman in white holding a plate, with a water bottle nearby. Red and white decorative wall panels and marble pillars frame the stage. Visible text reads 'Nithyananda Paramashivam ' and ''.

A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with dark blue drapery behind. A man in orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on a red and gold throne, one hand raised in blessing, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers. On the left a woman in a pale blue salwar kameez with a coral dupatta stands with palms pressed together in greeting. On the right a man in white kurta bows low, touching the platform near the throne. Before the throne stands a tray of fruit, flowers, brass bowls and offerings, with a small oil lamp and a kalasha-like vessel. The person on the throne is an appearance-based candidate for a person, identified only by the orange robe, turban, rudraksha mala and garlands.

A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long white jasmine garland and red rose garland sits on a white upholstered throne-like chair, smiling, with long dark hair swept back. Before him a man in white ritual clothes with a red shawl kneels and bows his head, touching his forehead to the seated figure's feet, which rest on a large ornate gold tray or plate holding flower petals. Another man in white clothes with a red shawl stands behind with hands clasped, and a person in white stands at the left edge. A white desk fan and a red-and-silver tripod stand are visible in the background, along with a dark red curtain. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji, identified by the saffron robe, long swept-back hair and garland, and seated in a throne-like chair while being honoured in a padapuja.