Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a large seated meditation session in a hall with cream walls and red curtains. Dozens of participants sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats in rows, most in white kurtas or shirts, some in orange, pink, red and blue shirts. Many wear lanyards with name badges and some wear rudraksha malas. Eyes are closed or lowered. Black backpacks and water bottles sit beside the mats. At the back, a banner and a framed image of deities hang near the front of the room, and red chairs are arranged along the sides.

More like this

Open the gallery
A seated group meditation session in a hall with red curtains at the back. Many participants sit cross-legged on striped blue mats, eyes closed, mostly wearing white shirts and white trousers. Several wear rudraksha malas and ID lanyards. One man in an orange shirt sits to the left, a man in a pink polo sits in the front centre, and a man in striped cream clothing sits at the centre-right. A rolled purple mat lies at the lower left.2011-12-10Seated devotees meditate in a large hall on blue-striped mats with eyes closed. In the foreground a young man with shoulder-length curly dark hair and a beard wears a red kurta with gold embroidered trim and white trousers, barefoot. Beside him a bearded man in white shirt and white dhoti sits with a lanyard. Behind them rows of people in white and cream clothing sit on mats, while a few figures in the background sit near a golden shrine area with framed pictures on the wall. Water bottles, a black backpack and a yoga mat lie in the foreground. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable.2011-11-29A seated group of men in white and light-coloured clothing sit on a blue-and-white striped mat in a hall with red-cushioned chairs and red curtains behind them. In the centre, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti wears a rudraksha mala and sits with eyes closed, while others sit with heads bowed or eyes lowered. A man in a light blue top and a man in a turquoise shirt sit nearby, and a blurred foreground includes a man in a turquoise top and a man in white in the lower right. Water bottles and bags rest on the mat. The scene resembles a seated satsang or meditation session.2011-11-29A photograph of a large hall where many devotees sit cross-legged on striped mats in meditation, eyes closed, hands resting on their knees or laps. Most wear white kurtas or white shirts and trousers; a man in the foreground centre has a bald head and a white shirt, and a bearded man at left wears a white t-shirt. A woman in a pale pink sleeveless top and teal trousers sits near the left, and a man in a teal shirt sits to the right. Behind them, golden statues and a deity murti stand on a raised altar, with red chairs lining the far wall. No candidate for a person is visible among those seated, so the scene shows a satsang or meditation session with devotees.2010-09-03A large hall filled with seated devotees on striped mats and orange-red cushions during a satsang. In the foreground a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala sits with eyes closed in meditation, and beside him another man in white with a mala sits upright. Behind them many people in white and some in colourful saris and shirts sit in rows. Orange cloth lies on the floor in front, and a golden deity murti and orange banners are visible at the top of the hall.2010-10-09A seated congregation of meditating devotees on red-and-white striped mats in a bright hall. Foreground: a young man with white vibhuti stripes on his forehead and glasses wears a white kurta and rudraksha mala; beside him a bald man in white kurta holds his hands together in prayer; a shaved-headed man in white with a gold bangle and folded hands; a man in white with a blue-embroidered collar; a young man with glasses in white with a mala. Rows behind wear white, blue and orange clothing. A gilded ornate stand with flowers is at the right edge. No speaker is shown; this is a seated satsang audience during meditation.2010-10-10April 14 20122012-04-14Indoor meditation or yoga session in a hall with pink walls and framed pictures. Front row participants sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats with eyes closed. Foreground man wears a blue-and-white striped polo shirt; beside him a man wears a green-and-white striped polo shirt. Second from left, a man in white kurta and dhoti sits with hands clasped, a red tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, rows of seated participants wear white and coloured shirts, with name badges on lanyards. Red drapes and a few wall posters are visible in the background.2011-11-06Seated audience in a hall during a meditation or satsang session, with many men sitting cross-legged or kneeling on striped mats along a polished floor. Foreground figures wear white or pale yellow shirts and lungis, eyes closed. Behind them, rows of people sit on red-cushioned chairs in front of a gold-framed panel and red curtains. At the left edge, a man with a shaved head wears an orange-saffron shawl and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, seated with hands on lap, and a plain-clothed boy sits cross-legged nearby. Metal stanchions and a black backpack sit in the lower foreground.2011-10-30A photograph of a seated group meditating on orange and blue mats inside a bright, plain hall with white walls and large windows. In the foreground a young man in a white shirt and cream trousers sits cross-legged with eyes closed and hands resting in his lap; a black backpack lies to the right. Others in white clothes and yellow or red lanyards sit nearby, including an older man with grey hair and glasses on the right. A few more participants, some in beige and white, are visible further back. No one is identifiable as a person in this image.2009-12-08A seated congregation of devotees in a hall, many dressed in white kurtas and white dhotis with rudraksha malas, sitting on mats with eyes closed or heads bowed in meditation. A golden deity murti stands on an altar at the back beside a gold-framed doorway. A large framed portrait hangs on the right wall, and bags and a water bottle lie on the floor in front. Many people are visible, most in white, a few in striped or colourful shirts.2011-11-29A photograph of a seated congregation in a bright hall with pale pink walls and a tiled floor. Rows of men in white kurta-style shirts and white dhotis sit cross-legged on striped mats, many wearing rudraksha or beaded malas and lanyard badges. Behind them, several older Western women and men sit upright on chairs, some in white and red clothing. A woman in a saree sits among them. Along the left edge, a portion of a golden deity shrine is visible. A dark-clothed man with a backpack sits at the front left. The people appear attentive, gathered for a talk or satsang.2010-12-22