Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Photograph of a stage ceremony at an ashram event. A seated figure in red and gold clothing sits on a golden throne-like seat under a heart-shaped ornate arch framed with coloured gems and marigold garlands, beneath a golden umbrella. Several people in white dhotis and white sarees stand on the golden platform, one reaching toward the seated figure, appearing to perform a ritual offering or blessing. A golden decorated throne with a lion-like carved base and a multicoloured canopy stands at left with garlands. Grey carved temple-style backdrop, red curtains, pots and brass lamps on the stage.

More like this

Open the gallery
A photograph of a ceremonial stage with red drapes and grey stone-carved temple-style backdrop. A seated figure in a red and gold robe, wearing a flower garland, sits on a gold throne in front of a large heart-shaped floral frame with mirrored decoration. Four people in white dhotis and white garments stand in front of the throne performing a ritual, one holding a cloth to the seated figure's head. A golden ceremonial umbrella stands above the throne, and a second golden seat with a garland and gold parasol is at left. Brass oil lamps and a dark bronze vessel sit on the floor, and marigold garlands decorate the stage.2016-01-03Outdoor temple-style stage under a white and red canopy shows a seated figure on a gold throne decorated with a large heart-shaped backdrop of colourful beads and flower garlands. Several people in white dhotis and white shirts or saris attend the seated figure, with one man in an orange-red garment and a figure in a white dhoti and gold sash standing nearby, apparently performing a ritual offering. Flower garlands hang in yellow, white and red. A large black cooking vessel sits in the foreground, a golden lamp stand and a brass kalasha stand to the side, and a fan is visible on the right. Attendees appear to be performing abhishekam or puja. The seated figure's identity is not visually established.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03Outdoor stage ceremony under a pink draped tent canopy with a golden ornate chair (peetha) festooned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a multicoloured parasol above it. A central gray stone temple-style shrine with a large heart-shaped multicoloured decorative backdrop frames a golden seated figure garlanded in marigolds. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes with a red head-cloth bends to pour from a vessel, while a woman in a teal-green sari kneels beside a golden platform with offerings. A bare-chested man in white dhoti stands nearby, and brass lamps and a large bronze vessel sit on the stage. Three people are visible in the main activity.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a stage set under a pink-draped tent canopy, with a grey stone temple-style backdrop carved with panels. Centre stage, a seated figure in saffron-red clothing and a red head covering wears a pink-and-white flower garland and holds his hands together in greeting, sitting on a gold throne with an ornate heart-shaped halo of coloured beads and gold ornaments and a golden umbrella above. Gold lions flank the throne, and marigold and yellow flower garlands hang from the stage structure. To the left stands a gold-framed palanquin-style seat with a golden deity murti and flower garlands. Brass oil lamps and a brass vessel sit on the stage, and a stand fan and stage lights are visible. The photo is watermarked. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate cues of a red head covering, saffron clothing and ornate gold and flower adornments.2016-01-03