Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A smiling man with long dark hair sits in a procession under a canopy decorated with yellow marigold garlands, red and orange silk tassels and gold-toned finials. He wears a red bindi on his forehead, a cream-coloured garment over his shoulder, a thick red flower garland and layered gold beaded necklaces. Flower garlands and tassels frame him against a clear sky and palm fronds, and blurred offerings with flowers sit in the foreground.

More like this

Open the gallery
A man with long, swept-back dark hair rides on an ornate, flower-decorated float during a procession. He wears a gold crown with a red bindi on his forehead, a red and pink flower garland, layered gold-bead necklaces, and a cream-white garment. Festoons of yellow marigolds and purple, red and white flowers hang from golden poles, with green and blue tassels and red fabric above. He smiles warmly while seated on the chariot. Tall golden finials and a blurred tree form the background.2010-01-01A photograph of a procession float or ratha decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands and hanging tassels in orange, pink, maroon and green. A smiling man with long dark hair sits on a maroon velvet seat, waving his right hand. He wears an ornate gold crown, a red bindi, a red flower garland, multiple gold beaded necklaces and a cream-and-gold draped cloth. Brass pots with flowers sit in the foreground. Probable Swamiji is seated on the float, with long hair, a gold crown, gold necklaces and cream and gold robes, waving to the crowd during a procession.2010-01-01A photograph of a man seated on an ornate processional chariot decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, red and green tassels, and gold-coloured fittings. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold trim, a red floral garland around his neck, a gold bead necklace, and a red bindi on his forehead, and he is smiling with eyes closed while gesturing with one hand. Behind him are palm trees and a bright sky. The chariot's red velvet cushions are visible in the foreground. Given his saffron-free white ceremonial clothing and long dark hair with ornate garlands, he may be a person, seated in procession.2010-01-01A man seated on an ornate golden palanquin or float in an outdoor procession waves his right hand and smiles. He wears a gold crown with a red forehead dot, a white and gold dhoti-style garment, and layered gold beaded necklaces over a red flower garland. The canopy above is hung with yellow, white, purple and red marigold and jasmine garlands and tassels in orange, pink, red, green and blue. Foliage and a gold kalasha-like finial appear in the foreground. a person is present in appearance: the crown, gold ornaments, and ceremonial palanquin fit the procession context, with a central seated figure in festive regalia.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on a decorated procession vehicle. He wears a cream-coloured dhoti with a gold border, a red-orange flower garland and a long strand of gold beads across his chest, and a white flower garland on his shoulders. Behind him stand yellow marigold garlands, green, red and blue tassels, and gold-coloured kalasha-style finials, with a golden bird ornament at left. The setting is outdoors in daylight, consistent with a festival procession ratha.2010-01-01December 20 20102010-12-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on a decorated procession vehicle. He has long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead and wears a cream-white garment with a red rose garland and a multi-strand gold ceremonial necklace. He smiles and extends one hand outward in a gesture of blessing. Behind him hang green, red and blue tassels from gilded poles, and a golden ornament is visible at left. The garlanded canopy and bright festive decor suggest a procession setting. Only one person is physically present.2010-01-01December 20 20102010-12-20January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a man riding on a decorated procession float, smiling broadly. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red tilak on his forehead, long dark hair falling to his shoulders, a white dhoti-style garment, red flower garlands across his chest, and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace. Behind him the float is festooned with yellow and orange marigold garlands, red, green and purple tassels, and gold-coloured pillars. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure, identified by a crown, long hair, ornate gold adornments and festive garlanded clothing.2010-01-01December 20 20102010-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20102010-12-20