February 06 2009 - Nithyanandapedia

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February 06 2009

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A large hall filled with a seated congregation in white dhotis and white saris, with some in saffron and orange shawls, facing a raised stage at the far end. On stage a golden shrine-like structure frames a central figure, with a decorated golden backdrop and floral garlands above. Two large screens on either side show close-up images of a figure in pink. Red curtains line the walls, and rows of plastic chairs with red-and-white covers sit at the front. A speaker stands in the foreground. Many attendees wear rudraksha malas, and several sit cross-legged on mats. The image is a photograph of a satsang or discourse session.

Large crowd of devotees seated on white plastic chairs under a white fabric tent at night during an evening event. Many people fill the foreground, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, some women in saris, and one man wearing a white turban. Ahead, a raised stage is lit warmly with a decorated backdrop showing deity images and several robed figures seated in saffron clothing. Marigold-style garlands hang on the tent poles and a sign hangs on the right side. Specific identity of anyone on stage cannot be confirmed from the image.

July 11 2009

A large indoor hall filled with rows of seated attendees on white and beige plastic chairs, viewed from the back of the room. Many people wear white, orange, red and pink saris and salwar kameez, and some have flowers in their hair. At the far end, a stage is draped with a blue cloth and a red backdrop, with a small central dais and a seated figure in the distance. Fluorescent ceiling lights and tall windows line the white walls.

Photograph from the back of a hall filled with rows of black plastic chairs occupied by seated audience members, many in white shirts and some in pink or striped clothing, viewed from behind. At the front, on a raised white stage with a red-and-gold backdrop, a central figure in orange robes sits on a decorated seat beside a large floral garland display, with several saffron-robed attendants seated nearby. A projection screen and a red curtain flank the stage, and a standing cameraman with a camera on a tripod is visible at the side. Approximately 50 people are visible. The seated figure on stage has no clearly distinctive visible cues beyond orange robes, so identity is uncertain.

Wide view inside a large white tent with a sheeted canopy, where a dense audience sits on white plastic chairs facing a raised stage at the far end. Many attendees wear white or light clothing, while a man in a white turban sits on the right and a person in a red shirt walks along the aisle. On the stage, a row of figures in orange and saffron robes sits behind a decorated dais with garlands and a backdrop of framed photographs and banners. Orange marigold garlands hang along the tent poles. The scene appears to be a seated programme or discourse session.

Large hall packed with seated devotees in white clothes facing a stage at the far end. Most attendees wear white, with women in plain and coloured saris, some with long braids and flowers in their hair. Men in white shirts and dhotis sit cross-legged on the floor. The stage has a blue and red draped backdrop with a banner reading Nithyananda Spurana Programme, and a small figure in white stands near the centre of the stage. Two large monitor screens flank the hall, and tall arched windows line the walls. Several standing helpers in white move along the side aisles.

Large crowd seated in white plastic chairs under a tent at an indoor-outdoor programme stage. On the stage, a large portrait of a long-haired man with a rudraksha mala and white robes hangs above a central dais; a small figure in orange robes stands beside a podium. A seated figure in a gold-and-red ceremonial setting sits to the left. A concentric-circle target graphic hangs to the right and a green chalkboard stands nearby. Most attendees wear white, with some women in saris and salwar kameez.

December 25 2007

A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in white and red clothing on white plastic chairs, facing a raised stage at the right. Many attendees wear white dhotis and kurtas, while women wear red and orange saris with flowers in their hair. On stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a seat beneath a banner with Tamil text and an orange and white striped drape. Strings of orange lights hang along the balcony, where more people stand watching. Ceiling fans, cameras and a small speaker stand are visible.

A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees on white plastic chairs, mostly women in white, cream, green, yellow and pink saris and salwar kameez, many with hair in braids or buns, one with a white flower garland in her hair. The audience faces a raised blue stage draped with red curtains and a pink banner reading a Nithyananda Spurana convention title. On the stage a seated figure in orange and gold ceremonial attire sits on an ornate throne beside golden kalasha-style decorations and a microphone stand. Ceiling fans, a central pillar, a projection screen and blue and green bunting fill the tent-like venue.

October 03 2008