Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a red carpet in front of an ornate carved wooden backdrop. In the foreground, a woman in a lavender and pale blue floral dupatta sits beside a man in a grey vest over white kurta pyjama and a man in a beige kurta wearing an orange saffron shawl, both with palms pressed together in applause. Behind them, a golden ornate throne holds a seated figure in an orange-red robe, adorned with a rudraksha mala and a garland of red and white flowers. Another man in orange robes with a garland stands at left, and a large brass vessel filled with red fruit sits at lower right. Seated figures in orange saffron attire, including a man with an orange turban, line the right side.

More like this

Open the gallery
A seated guest audience on a red-carpeted stage at a Kumbh Mela camp. On the right, a man in an orange-red turban and red-orange robe with a garland of red flowers sits on a gilded throne-style seat beside a golden trident, appearing to be a probable Swamiji (appearance cues: orange turban, red-orange robe, flower garland, ceremonial trident setting); the role is a seated host on a peetha. Three guests in front, wearing orange shawls: a woman in a lavender and white dupatta with bangles, a man in a grey vest over white kurta, and a man in a beige kurta and cap with bare feet, all with hands folded. A standing attendant in orange-red dhoti with a beaded necklace stands behind, and a carved stone panel with figures forms the backdrop. A large brass bowl of red fruit sits at lower right.2016-04-26April 26 20162016-04-26A photograph of a ceremonial reception inside a red-carpeted tent with carved ornamental panels behind. Seated in the foreground, a woman in a lavender-and-pale patterned sari with gold jewellery sits at left, and two men in orange shawls sit beside her; the man in a grey vest over white kurta and the man in a beige kurta with a patterned cap clap their hands. Behind them, a figure in a golden-trimmed throne with an orange and red shawl, garlanded with red and white flowers, sits in a gilded chair with a gold canopy; another man in orange sits beside him. A priest in orange robes and beads sits cross-legged at right, and a copper bowl heaped with red apples sits on the carpet. Two women in white saris with folded hands stand at the far right, and a standing attendant in a red-and-orange dhoti with a garland claps at upper left.2016-04-26Photograph of a seated welcome at a ceremonial stage with red carpet. On the left, a woman in a lavender sari sits with hands folded. Beside her, a man in white kurta-pyjama, grey waistcoat and orange shawl sits with palms joined. Next to him, a barefoot man in beige kurta, white trousers and orange shawl, with a tilak-marked forehead and folded hands, sits in greeting. On the right, a figure in a red-and-orange turban and orange-red robes sits on a golden throne with red cushions, holding a long ceremonial staff and wearing a garland, hands joined in greeting. Behind them, a carved relief deity murti with multiple arms is visible. In the foreground, a large bronze bowl is filled with red apples. Several people in orange shawls stand in the background.2016-04-26April 26 20162016-04-26A man in a white kurta and grey waistcoat, with an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders, stands holding a microphone and speaking at an event stage. Seated beside him are a woman in a lilac sari with a shawl over her head, and a man in a beige kurta wearing a patterned cap and orange shawl. Behind them stand uniformed police officers in khaki, and a man in a light blue shirt, with a shaved-headed young man on the right wearing an orange robe, a gold-coloured necklace and a red-and-gold dhoti. Behind the stage is an ornate gold carved backdrop. The scene is a stage welcome session with officials gathered around the speaker.2016-04-26A photograph inside a red tented pavilion at a Kumbh Mela camp. A man in a grey waistcoat over white kurta, wearing an orange shawl, shakes hands with a seated figure on a red-cushioned golden throne. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron turban and saffron robes, with long swept-back hair, multiple rudraksha-style beaded and gold necklaces, and a pink-and-white garland. A shaved-headed attendant in saffron stands beside the throne, and a brass bowl of red apples sits in the foreground. A woman in a pink sari and other people in white and orange shawls stand behind.2016-04-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial welcome in a red-draped tent at the Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. Seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, a figure in saffron-orange robes wears a saffron turban, a long pink-and-white flower garland, and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, with long dark hair falling down the back. A man in a grey waistcoat over white kurta bends forward to touch the seated figure's hands, with a brass vessel holding red fruit in the foreground. Behind them, a woman in a pink patterned sari and several men in white shirts, grey and orange scarves stand watching, and a microphone stand is visible at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron ornate robes, a turban and a garland, seated in a throne-like chair receiving the honour.2016-04-26July 21 20152015-07-21April 26 20162016-04-26A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved gilt backrest, against a red draped backdrop, wears an orange turban, orange robe, pink and white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace, and smiles while a man in a grey waistcoat over white kurta bends forward with folded hands to greet him. Behind them a shaved-headed priest in orange sits beside a brass vessel with red flowers and a golden trident-like staff, and several men in shirts and a woman in a pink sari watch. Microphone stands are visible. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, but identity is uncertain.2016-04-26 +1 copiesApril 29 20162016-04-29