Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, set before a large backdrop of a temple carving and a deity murti draped in garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. Around him, several devotees kneel in white and cream dress: a woman in a light sari with a red border at left, a woman with long blonde hair in white garments with a red shawl, a man in white dhoti with a maroon border in the foreground, and a woman in a white sari with yellow border at right. A lotus-like flower arrangement and brass items sit in the foreground.

More like this

Open the gallery
A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, wearing a long rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a decorated altar. Behind him, two large deity murtis are draped in marigold and rose garlands, with a green garland bed. Around the throne, devotees in white and cream garments, several women in white and yellow saris, and a man in white dhoti with maroon border kneel or sit with hands folded in prayer. Golden flanking thrones hold garlanded figures. A backdrop shows temple pillars and forest imagery. The scene suggests a satsang or puja setting. Five people are visible.2010-11-14A seated man in an orange saffron robe and long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste, wearing a white flower garland. Behind him, deity murti of a goddess with a golden crown and a second figure are framed by large garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. A golden lion-faced ornament and a trident stand beside the throne. Around him, devotees in white and saffron clothing sit with hands folded, including a woman in a green-bordered sari at left and a man in white at left. A decorative temple-style backdrop with carved pillars and painted scenery surrounds the scene, and a fan stands at the far left. The setting appears to be a satsang with devotees.2010-11-13 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a rudraksha mala around his neck, hands folded in his lap. Behind him stand large deity murti of a goddess and god adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and gold crowns, with a tall gold peetha-style backdrop and temple pillar artwork. Flanking gold thrones hold smaller garlanded murti. Several devotees sit or kneel in front: a woman in cream sari with dark hair in a braid praying with hands together at left, a man in white dhoti with maroon border at center, a woman in white with long hair, and women in yellow and white saris at right. Painted temple scenery surrounds the setting.2010-11-14November 23 20102010-11-23November 13 20102010-11-13A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a temple-style hall, hands joined in namaste. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style mala and a white floral garland, and has a white tilak on his forehead. Behind him are large garlands of yellow, red and orange flowers draped around two silver-clad deity murtis. Gold lion heads, trident-shaped staffs and a kalasha-like stand flank the throne. Around him, several women and men in white and cream clothes with red shawls sit or bow with hands folded on the floor. A fan and garlanded images appear at the edges, and a painted temple backdrop surrounds the scene. Possible satsang or puja setting. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron robes, a mala and long hair, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate, seen in person.2010-11-13A seated man in an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing saffron-orange robes, a white flower garland with red roses, a long dark rudraksha mala, and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead, eyes closed with hands folded in his lap. Golden trident-tipped staffs flank the throne, and a backdrop of garlands in yellow, red and purple surrounds him. Six devotees sit on the floor in front, wearing white, yellow and orange-red cloth, some with hair in braids, several with hands raised in prayer. A brass tray with offerings sits at the left edge.2010-11-13October 20 20102010-10-20November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 10 20102010-11-10A seated man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, in front of a shrine. Behind him stand two decorated deity murtis with flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple, and a golden bull figure stands at left. Around the throne, a crowd of devotees in white, cream and checked clothing sits with hands folded. Several people are visible in the foreground.2010-11-15A photograph of a padapuja in progress. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a maroon sash sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned back, hands folded in his lap, eyes lowered. Several women in white and cream saris, one in yellow, kneel before him with their hands together, while a small child in a pink shirt leans in at the right. Flower arrangements of orange and red blooms and brass oil lamps flank the throne against a large printed backdrop of a temple with columns and a red curtain. A tray of flowers sits at the foot of the throne.2011-02-02