Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A long line of devotees stands in a polished hall with a glossy reflective floor, hands pressed together in namaskar, awaiting a ritual. Men in white shirts, orange and red tops, and dhotis or trousers fill the line, with a small child among them. At the far right, a woman in a blue sari stands and a man in orange robes holds a metal tray, while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and shawl stands beside them. Colourful striped pillars with orange drapes and a white projection screen decorate the background, and a garland-like decoration hangs near the ceiling. The scene appears to show a padapuja line.

More like this

Open the gallery
A photograph of a long line of devotees standing barefoot on a polished reflective floor in a hall with pillars decorated with colourful woven bands and orange fabric. Many men in white dhotis and kurtas, others in plain shirts and trousers, stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. A woman in a teal blue sari and a monk in an orange robe stand near the front, close to a robed figure in white with a shaved head at the right. A projector screen and dark drapes with pink trim are visible behind them.2011-02-13A photograph inside a hall showing a long line of men standing in two rows with hands joined in namaskar, several in white dhotis and shirts, one in a blue checked shirt and dark trousers, another in a light green shirt. At the right, a monk in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head holds a brass tray, while a woman in a blue sari stands nearby, and another man in white dhoti stands at the far right. A saffron cloth hangs from a decorated stand at the top right, and a white screen is visible in the background. The scene resembles a padapuja ritual in which devotees line up to honour the monk.2011-02-13A photograph of a hall with a line of devotees standing with palms pressed together in namaskar, many wearing white dhotis and white or light shirts, one in a light blue shirt holding papers. Facing them in the foreground, a woman in a blue sari hands or receives items from a bowl held by a monk in saffron robes with a shaved head, who is serving a tray. Other saffron-robed and white-clad attendants stand to the right near a hanging orange and gold decorative banner, with a projector screen behind. The floor is polished and reflective. The scene appears to be a pada puja or darshan line, with the person being honoured not clearly identifiable.2011-02-13A photograph of a hall where a line of men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with hands folded in prayer, some in pale blue or light green shirts. A woman in a blue sari with a shawl holds a tray of offerings, while a monk in saffron-orange robes stands at right holding a tray of items. Other men in white dhotis and orange-robed figures stand nearby on a polished floor, with orange and yellow hangings and a white screen behind. The scene appears to be a pada puja, with devotees offering reverence at the feet of a seated figure not visible in the frame.2011-02-13A hall with a glossy reflective floor where a line of devotees stands with hands folded in namaskar. A man in a blue kurta stands near the front, and a monk in saffron robes stands beside a bare-chested man in white dhoti and shawl, performing a ritual. At the far end, a large golden throne is decorated with orange drapes, garlands and a kalasha-style ornament, and tall decorative pillars with colourful patterned fabric frame the stage. Camera tripods and a screen are set up at the side. Another white-clad figure sits at the right edge of the stage, and a projection screen hangs on the left wall.2011-02-13A photograph of a long hall with a polished reflective floor where two rows of devotees stand facing a raised golden throne-like seat at the far end, decorated with a golden canopy and red and gold fabric. Many men and women stand with palms pressed together in anjali or hands folded, some in white dhotis and white shirts, others in saris and salwar. A man in a striped polo shirt and a woman in a striped cardigan are prominent in the foreground. Colourful striped and patterned pillars with orange tassels hang along the upper hall, and a small child in a red outfit stands at the right edge. The scene suggests darshan during a satsang.2010-12-26A long hall with polished floor where two lines of devotees stand facing inward toward a decorated stage at the far end. On the left, men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand with hands folded; a young boy in a grey shirt stands in front. On the right, women in green salwar, grey shawls, a yellow and blue outfit and a grey shawl stand with hands clasped. Colourful striped pillars with orange tassels hang from a white draped ceiling, and an arched floral backdrop frames a red-draped seat on the stage.2010-12-22A hall with pale walls, a projector screen showing a video, and decorative cloth hangings in blue, red and yellow. A line of devotees, mostly men in white and pale shirts, stands with palms pressed together. On the right, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray toward the line, while a second man in orange clothing stands nearby. On the left, an older bearded man in white with a dark bead mala stands with hands folded. A small tray with offerings is visible, and a mat with blue stripes lies on the floor.2011-02-20A long double line of devotees stands with hands folded in namaskar along a polished marble-floored hall, facing a decorated shrine at the far end. Men on the left wear white dhotis and shirts, some in dark or teal shirts; women on the right wear saris in red, orange, green and pink, and several hold folded cloth. Colourful woven pillar drapes with orange tassels hang from the ceiling. At the far end, a gold-framed ornate shrine with floral decoration holds a deity murti, and a figure in orange robes stands near it. The scene reads as a satsang or darshan line in an ashram hall. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance.2010-12-26A photograph of a long hall with a draped fabric ceiling decorated with colourful woven tassels and orange fringes, with ceiling fans overhead. On the left, several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. In the centre, two monks in saffron-orange robes stand facing each other on the polished marble floor; one holds a small metal plate or tray of offerings, and the other, with a shaven head and a rudraksha mala, receives it. Behind them a line of devotees in white and coloured saris and kurtas stands along the hall, and a golden deity murti or altar is visible in the far distance.2011-01-29November 15 20102010-11-15A photograph of a long hall with a polished reflective floor where a line of devotees stands facing a central dais. Men in white dhotis and kurtas and women in saris stand with palms pressed together in namaste. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and brown trousers stands with hands folded, a man in a striped shirt and grey trousers stands beside him with arms crossed, and a small boy in a light blue shirt presses his palms together. A woman in a green sari with gold border and a woman in a grey jacket stand near children in red and striped sweaters. Behind them a gold and red ornate seat or peetha stands at the far end, flanked by multicoloured tasselled hangings with orange fringes. A large framed painting of a saffron-robed figure hangs on the right wall, and projector screens are visible.2010-12-27