Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange-red dhoti, wearing a red-and-orange beaded garland and a dark curly hairstyle, seated on an ornate carved wooden chair with a red cushion. A tall silver trident stands beside the chair, and a dark metal kalasha-style pot with a red bottle sits in front. Behind the stage is a gold-toned metal sculpture of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva, within a flaming arch, flanked by gold decorative pillars and a gold curtain. A microphone stand is at right. In the foreground, roughly a few dozen audience members sit on the floor facing the stage, some in red, white and blue shirts, and a camera operator in a dark shirt stands at left.

More like this

Open the gallery
December 09 20152015-12-09A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a dark head covering sits on a carved wooden throne on a stage, speaking into a microphone while a large audience sits in rows in the foreground. Behind him stands a large golden sculpture of a dancing Nataraja figure surrounded by a flame arch, flanked by ornate gold-and-brown pillars and a gathered cream curtain. A cameraperson in white clothing films from the left edge of the stage area, and a black speaker sits at the stage front. The audience wears mostly white, grey and orange clothing.2015-12-10 +1 copiesA seated teacher in saffron-orange robes and a dark wrapped hairstyle sits on an ornate wooden throne on a raised stage, holding a rudraksha mala and wearing a gold necklace. Behind him is a large golden Nataraja dancing-Shiva relief within a flame arch, with a trident leaning beside him. To the right, three deity murtis in gold and red silk saris with floral garlands and jewellery sit on a dais. A brass vessel stands on the stage floor. Audience members sit in rows in the foreground, mostly seen from behind, many wearing white and red clothing, some with lanyards. The scene resembles a satsang discourse.2015-12-09December 10 20152015-12-10 +1 copiesPhotograph of a satsang session in a hall viewed from the back of a seated audience of many people, mostly women seen from behind in saris and salwar kameez with colourful clothing. On a raised stage, a robed figure in saffron and orange clothing with a dark cap and beaded necklaces sits in an ornate carved wooden chair before a microphone stand and a silver kalasha-style vessel. Behind the stage stands a golden bronze of Nataraja dancing within a tree-like arch, and two seated deity murtis with crowns and garlands sit on the right under a gold-trimmed cloth. A child in red attire stands at the far left of the stage, and cameras on tripods film the event.2015-12-09December 09 20152015-12-09A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure in orange and saffron robes on a dark wooden throne, wearing a black cap, rudraksha-style orange beaded mala and a gold necklace, with a microphone stand in front. A large golden Nataraja dancing Shiva relief stands behind him, a trident and brass kalasha sit beside the throne, and to the right two decorated deity murtis in gold and red garments and garlands stand. Presentation is one of satsang or discourse, and a visible throne and ritual objects frame the scene.2015-12-09December 09 20152015-12-09December 09 20152015-12-09A photograph of a stage set for a discourse or initiation session. A man in orange robes with a black curly hairstyle and orange forehead marking sits on a wooden throne-like seat with a microphone stand before him, a water bottle and red item on a small table. Behind him stands a large golden metal Nataraja dancing Shiva sculpture within an arched ring, flanked by tall gold pillars and decorative metal trees. On the right, two life-size deity murtis in orange and gold silk with garlands and a crown sit on a dais. Audience members in white and red clothing sit in the foreground, seen from behind, with heads and shoulders visible.2015-12-10December 09 20152015-12-09A man seated on an ornately carved wooden throne on a stage, wearing saffron-orange garments with a gold border, a long rudraksha mala draped across his chest, bangles on both arms, and a gold necklace, with his hair piled high in a dark topknot. A silver trident stands on a stand beside a brass-and-gold pot, with a water bottle and red flask on a small table. Behind him a large gold-toned relief shows Nataraja dancing within a ring of flame, flanked by carved panels and peacock motifs. The man is an appearance-based a person candidate, with the cues of saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, gold necklace and high topknot; a microphone stand stands at his side.2015-12-09