Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Photograph of a procession walking barefoot along a covered veranda beside an orange-painted building with red-framed windows and a red door. In the foreground a man in gold-bordered saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a thick rudraksha mala and gold pendant, walks forward, followed by several men in orange and rust-coloured robes. The rightmost figure wears an orange turban, orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a white identification badge on his chest. A corrugated metal sheet, wooden poles and rubble lie behind them.

More like this

Open the gallery
A photograph of a group walking through a temple corridor with stone pillars. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, bare-chested, wearing an orange-red shawl with gold border and a large rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, walks hand-in-hand with an elderly bald man in a similar orange-red garment with gold border and a gold pendant, who wears a crown-like headpiece. On the right a bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds hands with them. Behind them, a uniformed police officer in khaki stands, and devotees in white and orange follow. a person appears in the centre with long hair, ornate adornments and orange-gold clothing, consistent with the page's description of him.2012-05-20Outdoor photo of a group walking across a dusty ground beside a red-brick building with a corrugated metal roof and a thatched shed. Several men in orange and saffron robes and gold-bordered dhotis walk together, many wearing rudraksha malas. An elderly bald-headed man in an orange shawl with gray hair, hands folded, walks at centre. A man in an orange turban holds a long wooden staff. Another man in an orange turban wears a mala and a white name badge. A bald man and a younger man wear gold-edged dhotis and malas on the right. A white sack lies in the lower left corner.2013-10-19A photograph of two saffron-robed sannyasis walking down a dim temple corridor past heavy dark wooden doors studded with brass knobs and an iron latch. The man in front has long hair, white forehead markings and a rudraksha mala, with a gold-coloured chain and a saffron shawl edged in gold; he appears to be walking with a serious expression. The man beside him on the right is shaved-headed, wears a white headband, a beaded mala and a gold necklace, and a saffron shawl trimmed with gold. Several other men in orange and white clothing follow behind them in the corridor.2012-05-22June 11 20142014-06-11Photo of devotees in a tented hall with orange canvas overhead and a trident visible at upper left. A bald man with bare shoulders wears a rust-orange dhoti and a small beaded necklace. Foreground right, a bearded man in an orange long-sleeved top with a red tilak on his forehead walks past the camera. Centre, a smiling woman in rust-orange draping with a white flower garland and gold necklace holds her hands in anjali. Beside her, a man in a saffron-orange shawl and orange turban with a rudraksha mala stands. Bare-chested attendants in orange cloth stand at left, and a video camera is visible in the crowd. The page names a person but appearance cues are insufficient for confident identification.2013-02-12Outdoor photo at an ashram-style building with orange-washed walls and a dark red door. A gray-haired older woman in an orange shawl and a black rudraksha mala stands centre with a white vibhuti line on her forehead. Beside her a man in an orange turban and orange robes with a black mala and a white name badge walks, and behind them other saffron-robed men carry a staff. On the left, a bald man in brown-orange robes wears a brown rudraksha mala beside a woman in a dark-haired braid, yellow-bordered wrap and a long beaded necklace. A corrugated metal wall stands at right. Several people in saffron and orange robes gather in the passage.2013-10-19Outdoor photo of a group walking along a narrow dirt lane between bamboo and thatch fences, with a striped cloth canopy visible overhead. Central figure wears a long orange shawl draped over orange garments, a white-and-red forehead marking, gold rings on his fingers, and his hands are pressed together at his waist. Four men flank him in matching saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with gold-yellow borders, wearing heavy gold-coloured beaded necklaces and pendants; several have shaved heads, and one carries a flower-garlanded brass tray or vessel. Two more men in casual shirts and trousers follow behind, and a few other people appear in the background. a person: the central figure has a shoulder-length dark hairstyle, orange ceremonial clothing, and gold ornaments, consistent with the page's reference to him.2013-02-12A photograph of two saffron-clad men walking along a dirt path under a bright orange umbrella held by an unseen attendant, beneath a corrugated metal roof and steel framework. The man in front has long dark hair, a saffron cloth wrapped over one shoulder with gold borders, and multiple rudraksha malas around his neck, and smiles while carrying a small object. Behind him a barefoot man in saffron with a rudraksha mala walks alongside. Behind them, people in white dhotis and white shirts stand and sit near concrete blocks and corrugated sheets, with a man in a red shawl on the right. Swamiji (probable) is the man in front, identified only by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron garments and rudraksha malas, in a procession-like setting.2013-07-14September 14 20152015-09-14A photograph inside an orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela setting, with several saffron-robed sadhus and mahants walking together. On the left an elderly sadhu with long grey hair and white-painted face holds a small object. Next to him a bearded man in orange robes walks. At the centre a man with long dark hair wears an orange garment with golden borders, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, and his hands are raised to his chest. Beside him a bald man in orange with gold-bordered dhoti and rudraksha mala gestures. On the right a man in a maroon shawl and white dhoti stands with his hand on his chest. The image is slightly blurred.2013-02-15Photo of four men walking down a dim temple corridor with blue-painted carved pillars and a red-and-beige runner over a checkered stone floor. The man on the left is bare-chested, wearing an orange dhoti and orange turban, with a beaded mala. Next is a bearded man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. In the centre, a smiling younger man wears a plain orange robe and holds a small folded paper. On the right, a man in orange robes with a red sash smiles. Behind them, figures in white clothing follow. Partial overlay text reads copyright and source notices.2009-08-11Four men in saffron-orange robes walk along a dirt path beside a tall orange-painted wall with green shrubs and yellow flowers on the left. The central man, with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha mala and layered ceremonial gold beaded necklace, smiles broadly and extends his left hand outward. He wears an orange shawl over his shoulder. Behind him a bald man in orange and a younger man on the right with a gold necklace and white tilak on his forehead walk alongside. Another bald man in orange with a gold necklace holds a small orange cloth bag. Palm trees and a corrugated roof are visible in the background.2012-07-03 +1 copies