Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of an outdoor procession under orange fringed canopy umbrellas with red poles, beneath tall pine trees. In the centre a smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a cream embroidered kurta and a pink-and-red flower garland, holding a white cup. Behind him a bald man in dark clothing smiles, and a blue-hooded person stands in the foreground. Orange-robed attendees and a man in glasses at left complete the scene, with a yellow pole in the foreground.

More like this

Open the gallery
A photograph of an outdoor procession in a pine forest with snow patches on the ground. A man with shoulder-length dark hair in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders wears a multicolored flower garland of pink, red and orange blooms. He raises one arm, holding a white cloth, and smiles upward. Behind him a large ceremonial umbrella with red tassels, orange and green panels and gold-tipped pole is carried by a man in a brown robe, with an orange flag on a pole. A woman with glasses and a shawl smiles in the background, and a person in a blue jacket claps beside him. a person: the man beneath the canopy has long swept-back hair and a flower garland, and is the central figure of a procession.2006-04-01Outdoor procession under a multicoloured fringed canopy (chhatra) held over a central figure in a cream embroidered kurta with a white dhoti-style wrap, wearing long pink and orange flower garlands and a red bindi, smiling with palms pressed together. Around him, men and a woman in casual clothes stand in a pine woodland; one man in a dark green sweater and maroon cap, another with a shaved head raises a hand, and a person in an orange-trimmed garment carries a silver tray with offerings. The chhatra's panels feature orange, blue, green, white and red tassels. Tall pine trees and bare branches fill the background.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph of a long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered kurta with a white shawl edged in gold, wearing a red bindi and layered garlands of pink, red and orange flowers, smiling with hands together at his chest. Behind him, a man in a dark green sweater and maroon beanie holds a tall wooden pole supporting a white and gold canopy with fringed edges. Another man in a black jacket claps beside him, and a person in teal and an orange-and-red ceremonial cloth stand at the right. Pine trees stand in the background under a grey sky. The long-haired man, wearing the bindi, garlands and cream robe, is a person candidate in a procession setting.2006-04-01Outdoor photo at a camp setting with pine trees behind. A man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing a cream embroidered kurta with a white shawl edged in gold and a garland of pink and orange flowers, stands with hands gesturing in front of him. Behind him a man in a dark green sweater and maroon knit cap holds the pole of a multicoloured fringed parasol, and another man holds a gold and purple cushion. Partially visible people in teal clothing stand at the edges.2006-04-01Outdoors under tall pines, a long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered garment with a pink flower garland laughs widely while clapping, beneath a fringed canopy with red, orange, green and navy tassels. Beside him stands a man in white with a dark brown shawl and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, holding a coconut decorated with greenery and flowers. Behind them a red and yellow umbrella-like ornament with floral embroidery and a bird emblem is visible, along with a red-and-orange banner, and a few smiling people in the crowd, including a bald man in a dark jacket and a woman in a pink top. A candidate matching a person is visible, with long swept-back hair, a garland and a gold-bordered garment; the page places him at the event.2006-04-01Outdoor photo at a wooded camp with pine trees and a wooden lodge behind. A man with glasses and a dark jacket holds a tall golden staff, and a red-and-orange flag hangs on a pole. A central figure with long dark hair wears a cream and gold robe with a white shawl and a pink-and-orange flower garland, holding a plate of offerings, possibly for a procession. Several women in pink, blue and light blue shawls and coats watch, and a child in a light blue hood stands at lower left. A red, orange and green decorated umbrella-like canopy with embroidered motifs hangs overhead.2006-04-01A procession on a paved mountain road among pine trees and mist. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a red tilak wears a cream embroidered kurta with a white shawl and garlands of pink and orange flowers, smiling and holding a folded white cloth. Above him an ornate umbrella with red, orange, green and purple fringe is held aloft. Behind him, a man in a dark fleece holds a golden framed plate with a purple and orange cloth and white flower garlands. On the left, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and glasses holds a silver tray with a coconut and green leaves, beside a woman in a teal coat. Other umbrellas with red and orange designs appear at the left edge, and a wooden pole stands in the background.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph at a mountain camp with bare winter trees behind. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark swept-back hair wears a cream embroidered ceremonial kurta, a pink and peach flower garland, and a red bindi, holding a folded white towel in his hands. On the right, a smiling man in glasses wears an orange-saffron shawl over white clothing and holds his hands together in greeting. On the left, a bespectacled man in white clothes and a rudraksha-style mala is partly visible. Behind them, a red and orange canopy with embroidered floral motifs and tassels is held up, and other people stand in the background, some in dark jackets.2006-04-01An outdoor procession in a wooded mountain camp, with pine trees and wooden cabins behind. A man in a white kurta on the left holds a silver tray with a coconut atop a silver vessel and rice. Beside him, a smiling man with long dark hair and a red tilak wears a cream kurta with a layered garland of pink and red flowers and a white shawl. Behind them, a man in a saffron shawl and glasses, and a crowd of devotees in winter coats and hoods walk beneath a large pink and orange decorated parasol and colourful banners.2006-04-01Outdoor photo at a forested mountain camp, with a crowd of devotees gathered under overcast, misty skies. In the foreground a smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing a cream-coloured kurta with gold trim and a white sash, claps his hands in front of him. Behind him a man in a dark jacket holds a tall gold-wrapped staff with an orange pennant, and a large red, yellow and green ornamental flag is raised above the crowd. Attendees wear rain jackets in blue and dark tones, and several women wear pink, light blue and brown clothing. Wooden cabins and pine trees are visible behind the group.2006-04-01Outdoors among pine trees and wooden cabins, a long-haired man in a cream embroidered sherwani with a white and gold-bordered shawl and layered pink and red flower garlands laughs broadly and waves his right hand. A red bindi marks his forehead. Behind him, a man in a maroon knit cap and dark green sweater holds a long wooden pole of a decorated umbrella with red, green and purple tassels, and other people stand close by, including a man in a white shirt and a smiling man at right. A figure in orange and gold fabric is at the lower right edge.2006-04-01A photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead, wearing a cream embroidered brocade kurta and draped white cloth. He wears layered garlands of pink, red and magenta carnations and holds a folded white towel in both hands. Behind him a red-tasseled canopy with gold and orange trim appears. A man in a purple cap and dark clothing smiles in the background, and a blurred arm is at the left edge. Trees form the outdoor setting.2006-04-01