Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate red and gold throne with a leopard-print cushion, wearing orange robes, a rudraksha-style gold necklace of beads, gold armlets and a white tilak on the forehead, with long dark hair swept back. A second figure in an orange turban and orange clothing sits on a similar throne at the upper left. In the foreground a shaven-headed attendant in orange robes with white arm markings holds a silver lamp with several burning flames toward the seated figure. A dark red and orange backdrop with a sunburst pattern and a gold lamp stand complete the scene.

More like this

Open the gallery
September 17 20122012-09-17January 24 20132013-01-24 +1 copiesSeptember 28 20122012-09-28A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a large carved back and red cushions. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a gold necklace with a pendant, a long beaded garland, and gold armlets, and has a red tilak on his forehead. He raises his right hand in a greeting gesture while smiling. To the left, a priest in orange-red robes with bare shoulders holds a lit multi-flame aarti lamp toward him. Tall brass lamp stands and an ornate brass lamp flank the throne against a dark blue backdrop. Two people appear in the scene.2013-01-20A photograph of an aarti ritual on a stage. A shaven-headed priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and white arm markings, holds a silver multi-flame aarti lamp toward a seated man. The seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with a large gold halo-like back and red cushions. He wears an orange robe, layered garlands of red and yellow flowers, a gold necklace, bangles and a red-and-white forehead mark. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a painted panel with a gold trident is behind the priest. Only the two central figures are clearly visible; the background is dark blue draped fabric.2013-01-19A photograph of a seated man in orange-saffron robes with a gold-bordered dhoti and layered gold necklaces, sitting on a red velvet throne holding a tall silver staff and gesturing with raised palms. He has a red tilak and a smiling expression. Beside him, a tiered brass oil lamp with many lit flames is held by a hand reaching in from the left, and a woman in a red sari kneels at the lower left offering a tray. A second orange-robed figure with a rudraksha mala sits on a gold throne at the left, appearing to be a statue or life-size depiction. Flower arrangements and a red-and-black tiger-print cloth decorate the stage against a red and dark sky backdrop with stars.2012-09-17 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20122012-09-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne with carved golden lion-head armrests, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears a gold necklace, rudraksha mala beads, gold armbands and a red tilak on his forehead, with long swept-back hair. In the foreground, a bald priest in orange robes with a rudraksha mala faces him and holds a lit oil lamp. Brass lamp stands with bird-topped finials flank the throne against a dramatic red and dark backdrop with light rays.2012-09-29A photograph of an aarti being offered on a raised red-and-gold throne platform. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha-style necklaces and gold armbands sits on a red throne with a gold crown-like backrest and lion-shaped armrests, smiling with raised hands. In the foreground a bald, shaved-headed priest in orange robes holds a lit lamp (aarti) toward him. Gold oil lamps with rooster-topped finials flank the throne against a painted cosmic backdrop of red and orange clouds and stars. A small offering tray and cushioned platform sit at the front. The seated man's identity is uncertain from appearance alone; the page lists a person at this event, so he is a probable match with the distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ornate necklaces on a throne, but the face is not the basis for this label.2012-09-29A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate red velvet throne with a red tiger-stripe cushion, holding a tall ceremonial staff with a metal top. He wears a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace, gold armbands and a sacred tilak on his forehead. Two men in orange and white sit at the lower left of the throne, one shaven-headed in saffron, the other in a pink shirt, handling a small brass oil lamp. Golden standing lamps flank the throne, flowers sit on either side, and a cosmic backdrop of orange clouds, stars and a crescent moon fills the background.2012-09-15May 07 20132013-05-07A photograph inside a temple hall with pale cream pillars and a blue-panelled wall painted with peacocks. A seated man in an orange-and-gold dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red-and-white forehead mark, sits on an ornate gold throne with a cushioned seat. A bald priest in orange robes with a gold chain kneels at the lower left, holding a ritual item toward the seated figure. A tiered brass oil lamp with many lit flames stands on a red-and-gold carpet in front of the throne, with brass plates of offerings and a red fruit on a green cloth nearby. A white air cooler stands at the left edge.2012-05-09