Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Indoor satsang hall at an ashram event with a large projection screen showing a crowd scene behind the stage. A seated figure in an orange-saffron shawl and orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with a white desk fan beside him, and a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands beside him holding a tall golden trident. A woman with long dreadlocked hair in a purple sari and a standing woman in a blue-and-gold blouse stand near a microphone stand, while devotees sit on mats in the foreground and a man in a dark vest and white kurta stands nearby. Hanging coloured tassels and kalasha-style decorations and white chairs fill the hall.

More like this

Open the gallery
December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A large indoor ceremony hall decorated with colourful hanging tassels. A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and turban sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests, extending his hand toward a standing man in white dhoti and shawl who holds a tall golden trident. A person with long dreadlocked hair and a red-and-white garment kneels before them at a microphone stand. Behind them a large screen shows a crowd of devotees. Nearby, a woman in a green sari and a woman in red-orange clothing carry brass offering trays, and men in blue and yellow kurtas assist, while seated devotees sit on the floor in the foreground.2016-12-05A large assembly inside a hall decorated with hanging colourful lanterns and tassels. On a gold-and-brown throne at left, a bearded man with long hair wears an orange-saffron garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, gesturing with one hand, probable Swamiji. Beside the throne stands a tall golden trident. Several men in white dhotis with saffron-and-gold shawls and rudraksha malas sit on the floor near him, and a woman in a maroon sari stands behind. Two large screens show a close-up of the same bearded figure in orange among the crowd. Hundreds of seated devotees fill the hall, many in white.2016-12-12A photograph of a ceremonial hall at an event with colourful hanging banners and a large screen above showing a crowd. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a draped hood sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion arms, beside a brass-tipped trident and a wooden box. Before him a long-haired figure with dreadlocks in a dark shawl stands at a microphone. Around them, devotees in orange, white and blue clothing and rudraksha malas stand or sit, one woman in white holds a child in pink, and a man in a light blue shirt and orange wrap holds a tray. a person seated on the gold throne in saffron robes and a draped hood with a large beard, the central figure receiving the devotees.2016-12-05December 12 20162016-12-12A large hall with white draped walls and rows of orange and multicoloured hanging tassels overhead shows a seated-and-standing devotional gathering. A man with a tall dark turban-style hairstyle, wearing a golden shawl over a red top, a long multi-strand flower garland and a leopard-print lower cloth, stands on a gold-trimmed throne flanked by golden lion figures. A golden trident stands to his left. Below, a bearded man in white ceremonial clothes with rudraksha beads sits at a low table with hands folded in prayer. Crowds of seated devotees, many in orange, red and blue, fill the floor, with a camera on a tripod and a large screen at left. Swamiji (probable): the standing figure on the throne shows a turban, garlands and ornate gold-and-leopard-print clothing.2016-12-05A man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate silver throne with red velvet upholstery at the front of a large hall. He wears a long beaded mala and a gold pendant, holds his hands together in his lap, and has a silver trident staff beside him. A small table with a silver tray and objects sits before him. Seated audience members in colourful saris, kurtas and white clothing fill the rows in front of him, and a large screen behind him shows another image. Paper lanterns and fabric decorations hang from the ceiling. The man is an appearance-based candidate for a person, with saffron robes, a turban, a long mala and a trident staff, but his identity is uncertain.2016-12-12A large crowd of seated devotees fills a festive tent hung with colourful lanterns and paper umbrellas. In the centre, a bearded man with a red-and-orange turban and a rudraksha mala stands beside a tall golden trident, with a small fan on a table in front of him. A second figure in white stands behind him, and a screen on the left shows a large crowd. Many devotees wear orange and white clothing.2016-12-07A photograph inside a decorated hall with colourful hanging tassels and paper lanterns overhead. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long hair and a beard sits on a gilded golden throne with lion-form arms, holding out a hand toward a woman with long dark dreadlocks who stands at a microphone. Beside him a bearded attendant in white and gold ritual dress holds a tall silver trident. Attendants in saffron, green and red sarees and white dhotis stand nearby, and a large screen behind shows a crowd. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange robe on the throne, shown with long hair and beard and gold-adorned seat.2016-12-05December 12 20162016-12-12A large indoor gathering with a crowd of devotees seated on the floor facing a central golden throne. A man with long dark hair and beard, wearing a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a leopard-print garment, sits on the ornate golden-armrested throne flanked by golden lion figures; a tall golden trident stands beside him. Many devotees in white, orange and blue clothes sit close, some with hands raised in gesture. A camera on a tripod stands at left, and a large screen at upper right shows crowd footage. Colourful paper lanterns hang from the ceiling and a white fan is at right.2016-12-12