Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a home visit inside a house with a polished wooden floor and black-railed staircase behind. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a yellow-and-pink flower garland with a rudraksha mala, sits on a white cushion at left holding a small book, which is a probable Swamiji depiction by appearance cues. Beside him, a woman in a pale peach and orange silk sari with a rudraksha mala sits on the floor before an ornate pink upholstered armchair with red cushions. A young boy in a light blue shirt kneels on a red patterned rug, and a man in a white shirt sits on the right. A small bowl of sweets and brass items sit on a side table at left, and rose petals are scattered on the floor beyond.

More like this

Open the gallery
Indoor home visit in a marble-floored hall with a carved wooden armchair upholstered in pink with red cushions, and petals scattered on the floor and staircase. A figure in an orange sleeveless top with a yellow and pink flower garland sits on the left beside a white-draped table holding a water bottle, a yellow bowl of sweets, fruit and small silver containers. A woman in a cream and gold sari with a rudraksha mala sits on the floor, hands folded, facing them. A young boy in a blue t-shirt and green shorts stands on a red patterned carpet. A man in white kurta sits at right with a tablet, and another person in orange and white stands in the background.2010-01-09A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe wearing a long garland of yellow and magenta flowers and a gold-bead necklace, holding a small white paper or card in both hands. The figure has long dark hair and a red forehead mark. In front stand a man in a white kurta holding a tray, a boy in a white shirt, and a boy in a blue shirt; on the right a woman in an orange-and-cream sari sits on the floor. A man in an orange robe stands at the left edge. A tiled wall, a wooden chair at right, a water bottle and a small wooden stand are visible. The scene appears to be a home visit or satsang, with the seated figure possibly a person based on the long hair, orange robe, garland and gold necklace.2010-01-09A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a pink and white flower garland holds an open book, with a beaded rudraksha mala hanging from his hand, at the centre of a satsang-style gathering. Before him a young boy in a light blue shirt and green shorts bends forward on a white cloth, and a woman in a cream and gold sari with a gold-bordered pallu sits with hands folded in prayer on the right. A man in a white kurta sits on the left holding a framed picture, and a second man in orange robes with a red kalasha-like tray and fruit offering sits at the far left. A bottle of water and a bowl of fruit sit on an orange-draped stool, and a wine-coloured patterned rug covers the floor. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, identified by his long swept-back hair, orange robes, flower garland and rudraksha mala, but the photo is not clear enough to confirm this.2010-01-09A photograph of a domestic prayer room with a patterned tiled wall and a wooden railing at right. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a yellow-orange flower garland, sits on a white cloth-covered seat in the centre. A man in orange vestments and a golden-yellow head wrap kneels at left, and a man in white kurta kneels before the seat holding an open book. A boy in a white shirt stands with his hands at his sides, and a smaller child kneels nearby. A woman in an orange sari with a gold border kneels at right with palms pressed together in namaskar. At far right a standing man in white holds a framed photograph and a trident-topped object. A blue patterned mat and red carpet cover the floor, and a brown wooden chair with pink cushions sits at right. Watermarked text is ignored.2010-01-09A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing long saffron-orange robes, long dark swept-back hair and a pale cloth-wrapped figure beside him; he is receiving or looking at a small white gift box from a smiling woman in a yellow silk sari with a dark green border and bangles. Behind them, a young boy in a green embroidered jacket and white trousers bends forward holding small items, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl and mala stands near a table holding a tray. A man in white robes with a yellow-beaded garland and orange vessel stands at left, and a bald man in white is partly visible behind. Red apples sit on a gold-edged tray at right, and a forest and temple-carving backdrop fills the wall. Swamiji (probable) appears seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ornate throne setting.2010-09-12A photograph inside a room with a textured golden-brown tiled wall and a light wood floor. A central standing figure wears a saffron-orange robe with a long multicoloured garland of yellow and magenta flowers and a gold-beaded necklace with a pendant; his long dark hair is swept back and he wears a bare-chested orange garment, with the distinctive adornments of a sannyasi, and the appearance matches the page's claim, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) standing in person while listening to a man in a white kurta who holds a folded paper. To the right, a woman in a peach and pink sari stands beside him, and two young boys in white and blue shirts with red-beaded necklaces are at the lower edges. Behind them a small table holds fruit and a tray of offerings.2010-01-09A seated figure in orange robes with a white and orange flower garland and a red-and-white garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, receiving devotees who stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. A woman in an orange sari with white flowers in her hair stands at left beside an older woman in orange, a bald man in white dhoti and shirt, a man in a grey shirt and trousers, and a boy in a white shirt. Fruit plates, brass vessels and offerings sit on a white cloth on the floor, with a small table of books and a box behind the throne. The room has cream walls and a green-and-white striped mat.2009-08-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes wears a white flower garland and long swept-back hair, sitting on a golden throne in front of a yellow curtain. He reaches out to a young boy in a white shirt and dark trousers who holds a small object in his hands. Beside them a woman in a red sari with white patterns stands with palms pressed together, a man in a white shirt stands with arms folded, and a man in an orange shawl stands behind. The setting is an open-sided hall with a thatched roof, palms outside, and gold-framed ornaments on the throne. The seated man shows distinctive saffron robes, flower garland and long hair, so this is a person in person, presenting a blessing to the boy during the padha pooja shown on the page.2009-08-25A photograph of a seated figure in orange saffron robes and a long orange wrap, wearing a yellow-and-white garland, on an ornate gold throne with a red-and-gold cushion and a garland of red and white flowers. A man in a white shirt and a woman in an orange sari with floral pattern stand before the throne, the man holding a framed picture. At left a young woman in a white sari with a yellow border and a multicoloured embroidered hem holds her palms together beside a tray of fruit and offerings. Red carpet and white-draped tables are visible. a person seated on the throne in saffron robes and a garland, with a shaved head and a ceremonial orange wrap; the figure is being honoured during a paada pooja-style ritual.2009-11-27June 16 20142014-06-16A photograph of a home visit in an interior room with tiled wall and wooden staircase railing. A central seated figure wears an orange robe, a yellow and magenta flower garland, and long swept-back hair; he is seated on a white cloth and appears to receive devotees. Before him kneels a young boy in a white shirt and a younger boy in a blue shirt with green shorts; a woman in a peach and gold sari sits with hands joined in namaskar. A man in a white kurta on the left holds a wooden tray with a red box, while a bald man in orange robes and an orange headcloth sits beside him wearing a rudraksha mala. On the right, a standing man in a white kurta holds a framed picture and a small golden deity figure. A red-and-blue patterned carpet covers the floor, and a carved wooden chair sits at the right edge.2010-01-09April 27 20142014-04-27