Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes standing with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a multicolour garland of yellow, red and white flowers and a gold pendant. He has white tilak marks on his forehead and is surrounded by a crowd of men in white dhotis and yellow shawls, one photographer with a camera, and a uniformed police officer. To the right, a bearded man in orange robes with rudraksha beads and gold chains walks alongside. Flowering shrubs, palm trees and an old stone temple wall form the background. The man in the centre matches the a person appearance cues (long hair, saffron robe, ornate gold necklace and garland) but the identification is uncertain, so the candidate is described as a person.

More like this

Open the gallery
December 29 20102010-12-29A crowd outdoors at a temple entrance with carved stone pillars. In the centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red and white forehead mark, and a saffron-orange wrap over bare shoulders stands with palms pressed together in namaste. He wears a layered garland of green leaves, white jasmine and red and yellow flowers, plus gold ceremonial necklaces. To his left, two men in saffron-orange robes wear gold necklaces, one with a shaved head and white tilak. To the right, a shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl bows his head beneath a gold necklace. a person, the central figure in saffron with long hair and a flower garland, is shown in person, receiving devotees at the temple.2010-12-29A photograph of a procession outdoors under trees and bright sky. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair and a sandalwood forehead mark wears a saffron-orange wrap and a heavy ornate gold necklace with large beads; he walks with head bowed. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, saffron garment and ceremonial gold necklace match the candidate's appearance. Around him, a man in a white shirt with a dark rudraksha mala holds a tall gold-and-red ceremonial staff and calls out, while others in white and saffron, one in yellow, press palms together in greeting. A bystander in a white shirt with glasses smiles nearby.2008-12-23July 03 20122012-07-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple courtyard with a crowd of men in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange-and-gold garment, a white and yellow flower garland, and a rudraksha-style mala, and holds his palms together in greeting. A shaved-headed man in orange clothing and a gold necklace stands facing him, while others in white with gold borders and forehead markings surround them. A man in a blue jacket and a man holding a camera are visible on the right, and temple pillars and a tower appear behind. The crowd is dense.2010-12-29Outdoor photo of a procession walking along a dirt path beside a temple with tall gopuram towers in the background. In the centre, a figure in a bright orange-red robe wears a multicolour flower garland and a gold necklace and raises one hand in blessing. Beside and behind them, saffron-robed sannyasis wear gold-toned neck ornaments, and a sannyasi at left with a shaved head and orange shawl walks with a rudraksha-style necklace. Men in white dhotis with yellow shawls walk around them, and a uniformed police officer in khaki stands nearby. A small light-coloured dog walks in the path.2010-01-08January 03 20122012-01-03December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai2006-12-04December 29 20102010-12-29A photograph of an outdoor temple-type ritual at a satsang setting with trees behind. A central man in saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders, wearing a long garland of white jasmine flowers and a thick ornate gold necklace over rudraksha beads, stands with palms pressed together and head bowed in devotion. A turban-less man with swept-back long dark hair and red tilak appears in the centre. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders stand, one holding a long wooden pole beside a concrete column, and bald men in orange robes with gold necklaces hold offerings; one holds a conch-shaped vessel. Several bystanders in white and orange are visible in the background.2012-07-03A photograph of a man with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron cloth and a thick yellow-orange flower garland with gold ceremonial beads, his palms pressed together in namaste with eyes closed and a faint smile. He has white and red tilak marks on his forehead. Behind him, several men in white shirts and an orange-robed attendant stand close, one holding a long ceremonial umbrella. Outdoor setting with green foliage. Appearance-based label: a person, in_person, given his long hair, saffron cloth, flower garland and gold beads.2008-10-15Outdoor photo of a procession in India with green trees behind. A central man with long swept-back dark hair, red bindi, saffron cloth draped over bare shoulders, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and a white and blue flower garland, presses his palms together in namaste with eyes closed. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, presenting in a devotional reception. Two saffron-robed men flank him, one on the left wearing gold beaded necklaces and a locket, another on the right with gold beads. A man with a wooden staff stands behind. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one with a white shawl, and a sadhu with white and tilaka markings press close. Mixed clothing colours throughout the crowd.2012-07-03