Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A large indoor satsang hall with a white draped ceiling hung with rows of colourful cylindrical lanterns and round paper lamps in orange, green and red. Hundreds of seated attendees fill the floor, many in white, saffron, green, blue and pink saris and kurtas, some with bottles of water near them. At the front, a figure in a saffron-orange garment stands on a raised platform between large screens showing a speaker. Crowd estimate is limited to visible people, so the count range is 100+.

More like this

Open the gallery
December 12 20162016-12-12December 07 20162016-12-07Large indoor satsang hall with a white tented ceiling hung with colourful tassel lanterns and paper umbrella-shaped lamps. A seated teacher in orange and saffron robes sits on a raised platform at the far left, with a large screen showing a close-up of a bearded face beside him. Hundreds of devotees sit cross-legged on red mats in rows, many in white, pink, red and green saris and white kurtas, some wearing mala beads. Two side screens display the teacher's image.2016-12-07A large tented hall with a white canopy ceiling hung with colourful cylindrical streamers and paper lanterns in orange, red, yellow and green. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the floor, many in white, saffron, blue and green clothing, some with shawls and bags, facing a central stage. On the stage, a figure in saffron-orange robes and a tall dark crown or headdress sits on a raised seat near a deity murti and a gong-like drum, with flower decorations nearby. Side screens show the crowd. Watermarked event photograph of a satsang.2016-12-07December 16 20162016-12-16December 07 20162016-12-07Large photograph of a crowded indoor hall during a yoga session or satsang. A seated figure in orange and saffron robes sits at the front on an elevated dais, with a small table and microphone before him. Hundreds of attendees fill rows of chairs, many in white, with women in colourful saris and salwar kameez. Strings of multicoloured paper decorations and lanterns hang from the white ceiling. Large screens on both sides show a close-up of the seated figure in orange. Cameras are set up near the stage.2016-12-16A large hall packed with seated devotees on red mats, many women in bright saris and men in white kurtas and dhotis. Overhead hang colourful cylindrical decorations and paper lanterns in red, yellow and green. A central stage shows a figure in dark robes standing beside a decorated seat, with large screens on either side displaying images. Crowded, celebratory satsang atmosphere.2016-12-07Large indoor assembly under a white tent with colourful hanging paper lanterns and umbrella-shaped decorations in red, yellow, blue and orange. Hundreds of seated attendees fill the hall, many in white, saffron and bright salwar kameez and saris, with some seated on chairs and others on mats. In the far distance at the front, a figure in orange-red robes sits on a raised dais between two large screens, with cameras set up at the side. Screens show a close-up of the speaker, and the banner text reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam style signage is not clearly legible.2016-12-16A large indoor assembly hall with a white ceiling strung with colourful hanging tassel decorations and lanterns, and two large screens showing a close-up of a woman. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an elevated white throne-like seat at the front, the central focal point of the hall. The audience fills rows of red chairs and floor seating, many in white, saffron and traditional Indian dress, with some people wearing garlands. a person candidate appearance cues are not sufficiently distinctive to confirm identity, so the front figure is described by role only as a seated teacher addressing the gathering. Overall it reads as a satsang or yoga session audience.2016-12-16December 05 20162016-12-05Large indoor satsang hall packed with a seated crowd facing a central raised seat. A bearded man in saffron-red robes with a red turban and a long staff sits at the front centre, with a golden-yellow cushioned seat beside him. The ceiling is hung with many colourful paper lanterns and fringed tassels in red, yellow, blue and green. Two large screens show crowd footage on the walls, and camera operators stand at the right on a raised platform. Audience members wear white, saffron, red and multicolour saris and kurtas; many sit on the floor, some in white ritual clothing. Swamiji (probable): the seated bearded man wears saffron-red robes and a red turban, with a long ceremonial staff; he is the central figure facing the assembly.2016-12-07