Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Outdoor ceremonial stage under a white tent canopy with a golden umbrella overhead. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, wearing an orange robe, orange turban, and rudraksha mala. Two attendants in orange robes stand beside the throne, one at left holding a cloth and one at right wearing an orange shawl over saffron clothes with a beaded necklace. A man in white dhoti stands at far right. Oil lamps sit on the green stage in front of the throne, and striped mats lie at left beside a large fan-like object. The figure on the throne has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron and ornate adornments, matching a person appearance.

More like this

Open the gallery
A photo of a ceremony under a white tent with a golden umbrella above a gilded throne draped in long garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. A man in saffron-orange robes with a saffron head covering and rudraksha-style beads sits on the throne, holding a small object with both hands. Two men stand to the right: one in orange robes with a mala, the other in white dhoti-style clothing. A man in white stands to the left beside a tall drum-like structure, and a large fire blazes at the far right. Oil lamps sit on the green floor in front of the throne. The setting suggests a temple-style ritual with a kalasha-style arrangement and an orange flag at the top left.2011-07-15A photograph of a ceremony under a white tented canopy. A figure in saffron-orange robes, with long hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne-seat draped with multicoloured flower garlands and a gold umbrella overhead; he holds an object raised toward his head. Probable Swamiji cues: long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ornate gold seat. Beside him a man in orange dhoti and shawl holds a small item, and another in orange stands at right near a bright fire blaze. A bald man in white dhoti with gold chain stands at left beside a striped cushioned mat. Oil lamps sit on the green floor in front; the scene suggests a homa or puja.2011-07-15A photo of a ceremony under a white tent canopy with a golden ornate throne decorated with garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers and a golden umbrella overhead. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head cloth sits on the throne, holding a small object raised in one hand, with a rudraksha-style mala necklace. Standing beside the throne, a man in orange garments and an orange shawl with a mala holds a plate, and another man in orange stands to the right near a bright fire pit. A seated man in white clothes sits at the left near a striped mat, and a standing man in white dhoti with a sacred thread is at left. A golden cobra-hooded decoration and a pink-and-white draped table front stand at the base. Two women in orange-and-purple saris stand at the right. Oil lamps are arranged on the floor in front of the platform.2011-07-15A photograph of a ceremony under a white tented canopy with a small golden umbrella above. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a multicoloured flower garland and red blooms. The figure wears a rudraksha mala and holds white cloth in both hands. Beside the throne, a man in orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands with hands joined in prayer, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a gold chain stands on the left. A figure in white sits near a striped mat on the far left, a large cobra-hooded motif stands beside the dais, and a tall fire burns at the right edge. Oil lamps line the green floor in front of the throne. Two more people in orange and a woman in a sari stand at the right.2011-07-15A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white tent. A man in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with garlands of marigolds and red and purple flowers, under a golden canopy. Behind him, a priest in a plain white dhoti and bare chest stands with his hands near the throne, and a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at right beside a large fire. Another man in a white dhoti sits at left beside a large drum, and a bare-chested priest in white stands near him. Small brass and clay lamps with flames and offerings sit on the green floor at the front, and mats are spread at left. The seated figure's distinctive orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha malas match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues.2011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15A ceremonial stage with a golden throne draped in garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers, with a gold umbrella overhead. A figure in an orange robe and orange head wrap sits on the throne with hands pressed together in prayer. Around the stage, a person in an orange robe with a rudraksha-style bead garland stands at left beside a large decorative cobra, several men in white dhotis kneel or bow in devotion, and two women in white saris and an orange-clad woman sit with folded hands at right beside a bright flame display. Offerings of fruit and flowers lie on the platform, and a video camera stands at the left edge.2011-07-15A photograph of a ceremonial stage with an ornate gold throne at the centre, draped with red cushions and garlanded with flowers. A figure with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe, a beaded necklace and a shawl sits on the throne, with hands resting in the lap. Beside the throne, a man in orange clothing stands and another in orange kneels or sits near a silver offering vessel. On the right, a man in white with an orange shawl sits behind a microphone. Wall decorations include white and striped pleated panels, a yellow and orange floral motif, and a tall stand fan. A large seated audience in white and orange clothing fills the foreground.2008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with gold filigree, red cushions, and garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. Hands are pressed together in namaste. Three devotees in orange robes kneel before him and perform padapuja, washing his feet over a silver vessel with pouring water and flowers, while a woman in an orange sari with red border reaches toward the vessel. A trident (trishula) stands at right and a brass lamp is at lower left. Overall this is a ceremonial abhishekam-style foot-washing scene in an ornate stage setting.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white draped canopy. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne (peetha) draped with multicoloured flower garlands, with red and orange flower arrangements at its base. Four people sit on striped mats before him: two in white dhotis and one in a white dhoti with a bare upper body, plus a figure in orange at left. A woman in a light blue sari sits at right beside platters of fruit and flowers, and a large orange flame-like fabric backdrop stands to the right of the throne. The setting appears to be a satsang or homa-style gathering.2011-07-15A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Guru Purnima event. A figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste. A long multicoloured garland of white, red, yellow and green flowers hangs across his shoulders, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace. Around him, orange-robed attendants sit on the floor: one in orange with a shaved head on the left, another in orange helping at the throne, and a woman in a saffron sari on the right with hands folded. A large silver bowl and fruit sit before the throne, and a golden trident stands to the right, backed by a blue-and-white striped decorative frame with flower arrangements.2008-07-17July 15 20112011-07-15