Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A padapuja ceremony in an indoor hall with red-patterned carpet and a golden throne. A seated figure with bare upper body, wearing a red-and-gold wrap, a rudraksha mala and a red-and-gold turban, is having their feet washed by an elder in an orange robe who bends forward with a bowl. Other saffron-robed sannyasis, one with a white turban and a long white beard, and a bald priest in an orange-and-white shawl stand nearby. The throne has ornate gold carving with a gold lion-head finial garlanded with white flowers. A red-and-gold cover with trays of fruit and offerings sits at the seat. Bottom right, a printed book cover shows a crowd of pilgrims.

More like this

Open the gallery
A seated man on a golden throne with red cushions and a golden lion-head armrest receives a devotee's gesture in a bright hall. The seated man wears a red-and-gold turban, a red-brown dhoti-style garment with a gold border, and bead necklaces, and he is reaching out to take a folded orange cloth from a bowing devotee in orange robes, kneeling before him on a patterned rug. Several saffron-robed sannyasis and white-clad attendants stand around, and a bald man in a brown robe with a mala stands behind the throne. A white garland drapes the golden lion. A printed booklet with a crowd photo rests on the throne's base, and a red wall with decorative lettering is visible at right. Padapuja-style honouring is visible. a person: the seated figure has a red turban and bead necklaces with a golden throne, consistent with the page's reference to this event.2014-03-19March 14 20142014-03-14December 21 20162016-12-21October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesMay 21 20142014-05-21A photograph of a ceremony in a red-draped hall. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion and makara motifs wears a saffron-orange turban, a red robe, a long multicoloured flower garland and gold bangles, and smiles while holding a silver plate of offerings. A bald young attendant in an orange robe with a gold border kneels before him, and a man in a white dhoti with gold border sits at lower left. Two women in red and orange saris stand at right, one in white with a rudraksha mala. A wooden tray of sweets and fruit sits on the red carpet, and an orange-and-blue patterned mat lies at lower right. Watermarked archive photo from Bidadi Adheenam.2015-11-10A photograph of a temple scene. Seated on a gilded throne with ornate golden carved panels is a smiling man wearing an orange-red turban, a red shawl, brown dhoti with gold border, and layered garlands of yellow and orange flowers, with gold bangles on his wrist. An elderly man with long white hair in a topknot and a long white beard, wearing an orange robe and yellow shawl, leans toward him, offering or touching his arm. Around them stand several men in saffron-and-maroon robes with rudraksha malas, some with white-and-orange forehead markings, one kneeling in front of the throne. A silver staff stands beside the throne. a person, seated on the throne, identified by his turban, flower garlands and gilded seat; the elderly robed figure and attendants are unidentified devotees and priests.2015-05-09 +1 copiesA photograph inside a ceremonial hall with blue and maroon drapes. On the right, a man with long dark hair wrapped in a rust-red turban, ornate gold earrings, a gold necklace and gold bangles stands with palms pressed together in namaste while holding a brass plate of offerings. Seated to the left on golden thrones are several men in saffron and orange robes, one with a grey beard, one with a bun and glasses, and others with white beards, some wearing ear coverings. An ornate gold throne with carved figures and a red cushion sits behind them, and a gold dish holds orange flowers. The scene suggests a puja or satsang ceremony with offerings being presented to seated sannyasis.2016-12-21January 01 20162016-01-01May 09 20122012-05-09A photograph in a bright hall with a recessed ceiling and red carpet. A seated figure on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold lion-headed armrest wears a saffron-orange turban, orange robe, multiple beaded necklaces and bangles, and is having their feet attended to. Standing around are several saffron-clad attendants: an elderly white-bearded man in orange shawl and turban on the left, a bending attendant in orange robes adjusting cloth, and a shaven-headed man in white-and-orange garments with a rudraksha mala assisting nearby. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, identified by the saffron turban, orange robe, beaded necklaces and ceremonial bangles, being attended by devotees in saffron garments.2014-03-20March 19 20142014-03-19