Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
January 03 2009

More like this

Open the gallery
A seated man in long flowing saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha mala draped across his chest and a red-and-gold accent on his forehead, sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and places a hand on the shoulder of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti. The kneeling devotee, with a red thread on his wrist, receives the blessing. Behind them stands a golden leafy tree decoration, floral arrangements and a woven bamboo-style backdrop. Another man in orange robes with a grey beard and folded hands stands at the left edge.2009-01-03January 03 20092009-01-03October 18 20082008-10-18 +1 copiesPhotograph of a seated figure in an orange-red robe and long swept-back dark hair with a red bindi, placing both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white kurta with a textured zigzag pattern. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red tiger-stripe cushions and a golden back decorated with a central medallion, framed by garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Dark backdrop behind. Swamiji (probable) based on long hair, orange-red robe and throne with garlands; this is a darshan blessing of a devotee at a Kalpataru convention. Two people visible.2008-10-04February 24 20072007-02-24A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a red undershirt sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, eyes lowered, in front of a floral backdrop of red gerberas, yellow flowers and white jasmine garlands. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward and clasps the seated man's hand while holding his arm. Behind them a third man in orange robes with a tilak stands near the throne, and a partially visible person in white stands at the right edge. A small orange towel rests on the seated man's lap. The scene suggests a seated blessing or respectful greeting at a public gathering.2009-02-03February 24 20072007-02-24September 07 20092009-09-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes with long swept-back black hair, a white tilak and red bindi on his forehead, seated on an ornate gold-carved throne with red-striped cushions against a green wall. He raises his right hand toward the head of a man in white kurta and dhoti who bows forward with his head lowered. A third man in an orange-trimmed white garment stands at left, and another person in patterned clothing stands at the right edge. Green-leaved white floral decorations hang at the top left. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long swept-back hair and saffron robes, presiding in the role of a teacher giving blessings to a devotee.2010-08-08A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long gold-bead necklace sits on an ornate throne, smiling, with long dark hair swept back and a red mark on the forehead; his feet rest on a folded cloth covered in yellow flower garlands. Behind him, a golden deity murti is garlanded with red and yellow flowers, with gold lamps nearby. An older man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward and offers a hand toward the seated figure, while a second older man in white stands at the right edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ceremonial gold beads, a probable match to Swamiji in an honoured seat, though the appearance is partly obscured. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated in the honoured position, with devotees in white nearby.2010-07-24February 27 20112011-02-27 +1 copiesA photograph on a stage at an indoor event. A smiling figure with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with a gilded canopy and carved backrest. Behind him a large red-toned banner shows an enlarged close-up portrait. In front, a bald man in white ritual clothes kneels on the white stage cloth with his hands clasped, facing the seated figure.2007-02-24