Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of an indoor gathering on a red carpet, with many people in white and cream clothing crowded in the background. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold ceremonial necklace sits holding a sheet of paper, and is turned toward a woman in a white sari with a loose plait. Beside them stands a shaved-headed young man in orange robes with a gold necklace, and an older woman in a lavender-and-white sari with a lanyard badge. A brass bowl sits on the floor near the seated figure, and a woman's head with a hair clip is visible in the lower foreground.

More like this

Open the gallery
July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a crowded indoor meeting room where a man in a sleeveless orange robe and dark red cloth sits cross-legged on the left, smiling and facing a group of devotees. Around him, people dressed in white and devotees with rudraksha malas stand close, including a woman in a red and orange sari, a young woman in a white and orange sari with white flowers in her hair, a small boy in white with a mala, a toddler held by a woman, and an older man in white. A man in a saffron robe stands at the far right with a mala. Windows, a fan and curtains are visible in the background.2009-09-14A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a gold-toned necklace, sitting on an orange cushioned throne-like seat in a hall. The figure smiles and holds a folded white paper, with a bowl of bananas and a tray of fruit beside. A bald man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands beside the throne holding rolled papers. Seated devotees in white clothes, some with yellow shawls, and a man in a yellow shirt fill the foreground, with a wall fan and maroon curtains behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklaces, and is seated on a throne receiving devotees during darshan. Seated devotees in the foreground listen while others stand in the background.2010-07-24A crowded indoor event where a long-haired figure seated on a red-carpeted throne with a flower garland of marigolds and roses receives a small card from a standing devotee. Around them, a dense crowd of devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, women in orange and red saris with rudraksha malas, and a man in a red shirt watch. A bald priest in an orange-red robe stands at right holding a folded paper. A person in the crowd raises a phone. Golden ceremonial ornaments are visible at lower left, and a red carpet covers the floor. The seated figure is not clearly identified from appearance, so no identity is asserted.2016-04-27April 05 20122012-04-05A photo inside a decorated hall with a large gold-embossed throne behind a seated figure in orange robes, long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, extending a metal bowl or vessel toward devotees, with a shaved-headed attendant in orange beside him. Around them stand men in white shirts and white dhotis with saffron-tinted cords, and a woman in orange-red sari at lower right. Red and orange drapes and flower garlands decorate the setting. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne receiving a bowl offering from devotees.2008-07-17Indoor photo of a satsang-style gathering in a hall with orange floor mats and a fan on the right. A long-haired figure in a flowing saffron-orange garment with a gold necklace sits on an orange-cushioned seat, gesturing with both hands toward a standing group. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears through long swept-back dark hair, saffron clothing and an ornate gold necklace, seated centrally in the frame. Around him, a bald man in white with an orange shawl stands close, while a man in a white dhoti with a name badge and a bearded man in orange robes with rudraksha beads listen. Women in white and a young man in an orange-red shawl are at the front and edges, with a crowd of white-clad devotees behind.2010-07-24Indoor darshan scene at a crowded hall with flower-decorated backdrop. A shaven-headed man in orange robe with a gold-beaded necklace sits centre-right, leaning toward a woman in orange sari who gestures with her hand near his face while holding a small packet. Around them an older man in white shirt with orange shawl, a younger man with orange scarf, an elderly man in white, a girl in pink top and blue skirt, and several women with long hair in orange and white stand or sit. Colourful garlands and a fan are visible at right.2008-07-17August 06 20092009-08-06Devotees in white and floral clothing press together with hands folded in namaskar before a seated figure on a gold-and-red throne. The seated person wears orange robes, a multi-strand gold necklace, a red bindi and long dark hair, and is smiling while touching an orange cloth. Beside them, a bald man in orange robes and gold necklaces stands with a hand raised near his chin, and another man in an orange shawl stands behind. Ornate gold carving and decorative textiles frame the throne. The scene suggests darshan in a temple or hall setting. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with orange robes and layered gold necklaces, as a recipient of devotee reverence.2008-07-17June 17 20092009-06-17