Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
December 02 2010

More like this

Open the gallery
A satsang at an ashram hall: a long-haired figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, one hand raised near the face, with a bare-shouldered orange-robed attendant at the throne's foot. A woman in white stands behind the throne beside a brass oil lamp (deepam) and a microphone, while a bald man in orange sits facing the throne and women in orange and white sit on a floral floor sheet at right. The seated figure on the throne has long swept-back hair and orange ceremonial clothing, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) presentation, and is shown in a teaching role. Five or so people are visible in the scene.2010-12-02December 02 20102010-12-02A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden arched back, palms pressed together in a gesture of blessing before a stage with a yellow floral cloth. A figure with long swept-back hair and a crown-like headpiece wears saffron clothing; the cues are an appearance-based probable match for Swamiji (probable) presiding as the speaker. Flanking the throne are two brass oil lamps with flames. To the left, men in white dhotis and saffron-bordered attire, one shaved-headed in orange, sit on the stage with hands extended toward the throne. To the right, women in saffron and white sit with hands extended in greeting.2010-12-02A seated person in long, flowing orange robes with long dark wavy hair sits barefoot on a white-covered cushioned seat on a red patterned rug, one hand raised in blessing while smiling. A kneeling woman in a white sari with a long braid, her hands joined, faces the seated figure. Behind them, four men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls stand holding rudraksha malas, and a fifth person in white with a mala stands at the right edge. The floor has woven mats and the setting is a plain white-walled hall.2008-09-30December 02 20102010-12-02A photograph of a seated man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha-style necklace and a gold ceremonial necklace, smiling and gesturing with his right hand toward a group of devotees. Beside him stands a shaved-headed young man in an orange robe and gold necklace, holding a brass vessel. Around them devotees in white clothes and orange shawls sit and stand, several with hands pressed together in greeting or prayer, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala looks on, and a man in an orange shawl stands behind. Orange and red fabrics and a tent with colourful painted panels form the setting. a person is the seated man with long hair in saffron, shown in a blessing gesture to devotees.2008-07-17October 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with red cushions, its back carved with floral and scroll patterns and decorated with red flowers and yellow marigold garlands. The central figure wears a saffron/orange robe, a red bindi, a long beaded rudraksha-style mala and holds a wooden staff. a person: long swept-back hair and saffron robes with rudraksha mala on a throne. Around the throne, a man in a white shirt and beige trousers bends forward, another man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at left, a shaved-headed man in saffron clothing stands behind, and a woman in a white top with dark hair in a bun stands at right. A large devotional banner with a portrait is visible behind, along with a flower arrangement at the base of the throne. The scene suggests a darshan or ritual honouring at the throne.2008-10-03A photograph of a satsang discourse in a hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red velvet cushions, gesturing with his hands as he speaks. A small red bindi is visible on his forehead, and a rudraksha-style necklace is not clearly visible. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on each side of the throne, and a dark blue backdrop hangs behind. Seated devotees in front, some with shaved heads, wear saffron and white clothing, and a woman in orange sits to the right while listening. a person is the seated speaker on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and the throne setting; the appearance cues are moderate, so the identification is uncertain.2010-12-02A photograph inside a marquee-style hall during a darshan setting. On the right, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with garlands and flower strands, gesturing with an outstretched hand toward a woman in a white sari who bows with folded hands. Beside them a bald young man in orange robes kneels and reaches forward. Several people in white dress and orange shawls stand in the background near a red velvet curtain and a painted panel with elephant motifs. The figure on the throne shows distinctive long swept hair, saffron clothing and a gold ceremonial necklace, consistent with a person appearance, though the image is small and partly obscured.2008-07-17August 01 2009 - Kalpataru, Thiruvanaikaval, India2009-08-01 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20072007-02-25 +1 copies