Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Outdoor temple-grounds ritual under palm trees. A large crowd of devotees, mostly men and women in white dhotis, saris and kurtas, stands around a shallow rectangular pit filled with water. A tall golden trident (trishul) stands upright at right, beside a fringed orange-and-gold canopy. In the foreground, two people in saffron/orange robes sit facing the scene, one with long dark hair. A drummer in white holds a drum at left. Makeshift white-roofed structures and coconut palms surround the area under bright sunlight. A person in orange robes and a man in white stand near the pit. a person's presence is not clearly identifiable from appearance.

More like this

Open the gallery
Outdoor ritual gathering under tall palm trees on a dirt ground. A large crowd of devotees, mostly men and women in white dhotis, sarees and kurtas, stands in a semicircle around a shallow fire pit or homa area where smoke rises. A gold trident (trishul) stands upright at right in the foreground. In the lower right, a woman in orange robes sits facing the scene, and a person in orange with a mala is seated near the front. Temporary white-roofed shelters and a decorated canopy with orange, green and pink tassels frame the scene. Ritual drums are visible among the attendees.2008-12-31Outdoor festival scene under palm trees on bare red earth. In the foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair sits on a cushioned seat, viewed from behind, appearing as a person seated in a place of honour. A large golden trident (trishul) stands at left. Crowds of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, plus women in saris and salwar, gather around. Men in white dhotis play drums, and a priest in white clothing stands in the centre, while temporary white tent structures and palm-thatched sheds line the background.2008-12-31Outdoor ritual gathering on a dirt ground lined with coconut palms. A tall golden trident (trishul) stands in the foreground on the left. In the centre a person in white dhoti and shirt stands at a shallow rectangular water-filled pit or tank, while others in white and cream clothing gather around it. On the right, a woman with long dark hair in an orange garment sits on an orange-draped seat with her back to the camera, and a child in orange sits in front of her. White temporary tent structures and a red and orange tasselled canopy frame the scene. Devotees in white, cream and some coloured saris stand in a dense crowd along the path.2008-12-31Outdoor ritual scene under palm trees at a festival site. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron garment and sits on an orange-draped seat under a decorated canopy with red and orange tassels. A second seated figure in orange sits at the lower left edge with their back to the camera. Beside them, a large golden trident stands tall on the left. A crowd of devotees, many in white, stands behind a rope barrier, with women in colourful saris. In the centre, a person in white kneels or stands beside a rectangular pit filled with water. Thatched and tarpaulin-covered tents line the background.2008-12-31Outdoor festival scene on bare reddish earth beneath coconut palms. In the foreground, two seated figures in saffron-orange robes face a large golden trident (trishul) planted upright; one is a long-haired figure seen from behind, and a woman in an orange sari sits on the right behind a low orange-draped seat. A shallow water-filled pit sits in the middle ground with a drummer in white beating a frame drum. A large crowd of devotees in white dhotis and sarees, many with orange and yellow garments, stands behind rope barriers beneath palm-thatched temporary shelters. A colourful festoon of fabric hangs at top right.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Outdoor ritual scene under palm trees at a dirt-floored ashram ground. In the foreground, a long-haired person in an orange robe sits with bare feet on an orange-draped seat, facing away, beside another seated person in orange and a figure in an orange wrap at the right edge. A tall golden trident stands at left and a red and gold canopy frames the top right. In the centre, a man in white dhoti and shirt wades into a shallow rectangular pool or pit of water, with other white-clad attendants around it. A large crowd of men and women in white and coloured saris stands behind a rope barrier, with a shade structure and bamboo huts behind them.2008-12-31Outdoor ceremony on bare reddish earth beneath tall coconut palms, with a tarpaulin-covered shed at left. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in a bright orange sleeveless top sits with bare feet on an orange cloth and black cushion, seen from behind; beside them another seated figure wears orange robes. A large gold trident (trishul) stands upright at left, and a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, women in sarees in blue, purple and green, and a girl in white stand in an open ritual area. Some devotees carry small vessels near a shallow pit. Colourful hanging decorations appear at top right.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31