Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Night outdoor satsang with a large audience seated in rows of blue and beige plastic chairs facing a lit stage under a striped orange-and-white canopy. On the stage a screen shows a peacock-feather image and Tamil title text, with a close-up portrait on the right; a figure in saffron sits at the center with a small group of seated attendees and floral garlands along the stage edge. Women in sarees and salwars with braided hair and jasmine flowers dominate the foreground. A smaller side stage with blue drapery and a seated figure is at left, and a sign on the left shows a lotus-like logo. The scene is a Bhagavad Gita discourse at night.

More like this

Open the gallery
Night outdoor event: a large crowd of mostly women and girls sits on white plastic chairs and blue chairs marked KTS and CUD, facing a lit stage with a white canopy trimmed in orange and red fringe. A large backdrop shows a peacock feather design and a portrait of a woman, with the title text Bhagavad Gita printed on it. On stage, a seated figure in orange clothing is at a central setup with flowers and a lectern. Many attendees wear saffron, orange, red, white and turquoise saris, with long braids and flowers in their hair. A blue-draped side canopy and stage lights complete the scene.2010-01-19Night-time outdoor satsang with a large crowd of women seated on white plastic chairs and blue mats in rows facing a stage under a white canopy. The canopy and stage edges are strung with marigold garlands and colourful lights. Behind the stage a large backdrop shows a face portrait and a peacock-feather design, with a decorated altar or shrine in front. Floodlights and speakers flank the stage. Many women wear saris and headscarves in pink, orange, yellow, green and purple, and a few children are visible. The crowd is too large to count individually.2010-01-11 +2 copiesJanuary 11 20102010-01-11 +1 copiesNight outdoor satsang under a white and orange canopy, viewed from the back of a large seated crowd. On a raised stage, a robed speaker sits on a golden throne-like seat behind a small wooden lectern, with a microphone stand and flower-decorated red pillars and marigold garlands along the stage edge. A tall backdrop shows a peacock-feather design with the Tamil title for Bhagavad Gita discourse, and a large portrait panel on the right. Many attendees sit on red and blue plastic chairs, several women wearing headscarves, saris and shawls in bright colours. Stage lights and a speaker cabinet are visible at the sides.2010-01-20Night outdoor event: a large crowd of seated attendees fills rows of blue and red plastic chairs facing a lit stage under a white canopy trimmed with orange and yellow fringe. On the stage, a figure sits on a raised seat amid flower garlands and red-and-gold pillars, in front of a backdrop showing a painted figure and the word for discourse. Blue-and-white tented structure and a small lit shrine area sit to the left. Many attendees wear white, orange and colourful saris and salwars, some with head coverings. A dark sky and floodlights frame the scene.2010-01-20Night outdoor photo of a large open-air satsang stage under a canopy with blue and orange drapes and tassels. On stage, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a raised throne-like seat surrounded by flower arrangements. Behind is a large banner with a peacock-feather motif and Tamil title text, plus a portrait of a figure wearing an orange turban and saffron robes; he is presumably the Swamiji depicted on the banner (probable). Dense audience of seated devotees fills the foreground in white, yellow and pink clothing on blue plastic chairs. Stage lights and speakers frame the scene.2010-01-10Night-time outdoor satsang with a large crowd seated on rows of white plastic chairs and blue chairs facing a lit stage. The main stage has a white canopy trimmed with orange and green marigold garlands and a backdrop banner reading Bhagavad Gita satsang, with a decorated central seat or peetha at its centre. Floodlights on tall poles light the scene, and a smaller side stage with a white screen and red-draped table stands to the right. Most attendees wear saris and shawls in bright colours, including pink, green, yellow and orange. A white-clad figure stands near the front of the main stage, and loudspeaker stacks line the sides of the platform.2010-01-11 +1 copiesNight outdoor satsang event with a large crowd of seated attendees filling plastic chairs in the foreground, many in colourful salwar and sarees, some with headscarves. A brightly lit stage under an orange-and-white canopy with a banner reading Bhagavad Gita (Tamil) and a large portrait screen beside it. On stage, a robed speaker sits on a decorated seat amid flower garlands. A sign at right reads Silence Please, and a lit tower with lights stands at left.2010-01-21Night outdoor gathering of a large crowd seated on rows of blue plastic chairs facing a brightly lit stage. Many women wear saris and salwar kameez in pink, yellow, green and white, some with headscarves and flowers in their hair. The stage has a white canopy with orange trim, a backdrop with a lit central image, flower decorations and a purple-draped canopied seat. Bright floodlights and a tall light tower illuminate the scene against a dark sky with palm trees. Bamboo barricades separate the seating area.2010-01-21January 11 20102010-01-11 +1 copiesNight outdoor event: a large crowd of mostly women and children sits on rows of red and blue plastic chairs facing a stage under a white and orange canopy. The stage banner reads Bhagavatakatha in Tamil, with a portrait on it. Strings of lights and a side stage with a glowing screen are visible. A sign in Tamil and English reads Silence Please.2010-01-21Night outdoor satsang under a white and orange canopy stage hung with orange scalloped valance. A large backdrop banner shows a blue swirl design and a portrait labelled with the title banner text. The stage holds a throne-style seat and a lectern with flower arrangements and red pillars. A large crowd of mostly women in saffron, white, and pastel saris and headscarves sits on plastic chairs and mats facing the stage, with motorcycles and a white van visible at the right edge. Blue draped side tents frame the left.2010-01-20