Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Photograph of a seated man in a maroon-red robe and rudraksha mala at a stage event, seated on a white cushioned chair before a microphone stand. He wears a patterned black-and-white turban with a crescent ornament and has long swept-back hair; he is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the turban, saffron-red garment and rudraksha beads. Flanking him are two tall painted deity statues with multiple arms in orange and green dhoti-style garments. Before him sit brass and silver vessels, a steel pot, bowls of turmeric, kumkum and powders, a silver lamp, lemons, a small brass figure, and marigold garlands on a silver tray, consistent with aushada preparation. The backdrop is an ornate wooden door with a striped carpet on the floor.

More like this

Open the gallery
A seated man in a rust-red robe and layered rudraksha malas sits on a white cushioned seat before a microphone stand, speaking. He wears a patterned black-and-white turban with a crescent ornament, and a white vibhuti-like forehead mark. Around him on a colourful striped cloth are brass bowls of turmeric, kumkum, bhasma and grains, a silver urn, a small brass deity figure and a green leafy offering. Two painted standing dvarapala-style guardian figures with raised hands flank a wooden gate, and garlanded silver seating is at right.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red saffron robe and a patterned white-and-black turban with a crescent ornament sits before a microphone stand, gesturing with his right hand while smiling. He wears large rudraksha mala beads, a gold chain and bangles. In front of him are silver and steel vessels, bowls of turmeric, kumkum and powders, and a small blue pot on a striped mat. Behind him stand two orange-skinned deity statues with raised arms, flanking a wooden door, and a garlanded silver palanquin appears at right. a person is.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red saffron robe and a rudraksha mala with matching bead bracelets smiles at the camera while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a black-and-white patterned turban with a crescent ornament and a gold chain. Before him are brass bowls of yellow turmeric, red kumkum, and powders, along with a copper pot, a brass vessel and a small white figurine. Behind him, orange-painted deity murti statues stand on pedestals beside a large ornate wooden door, and a silver palanquin decorated with white flower garlands sits at right. The floor is covered with a colourful striped cloth.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09 +9 copiesA seated man in a rust-red saffron-toned robe with rudraksha malas around his neck and forearms sits cross-legged on a colourful woven rug before an ornate orange-lit backdrop with two tall deity statues holding attributes. He wears a black-and-white patterned turban with a crescent ornament and has white vibhuti marks on his forehead. A microphone stand is at right and brass bowls with powders, including yellow and red kumkum/turmeric, sit before him beside a copper vessel, a small brass figure and a decorated silver throne. The scene suggests an aushada preparation ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a crown-like turban, saffron-toned robe and rudraksha malas, indicating he is the presiding teacher.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09A seated man in a rust-red saffron robe and a patterned black-and-white turban with a crescent ornament sits on a silver-backed chair before a stage backdrop of two orange-skinned deity murti with multiple arms and tall crowns flanking a golden-panelled door. He wears a large rudraksha mala and gold necklace, speaking into a microphone on a stand. In front of him lie brass bowls of yellow turmeric, red kumkum, white powder and bhasma, a silver pot, lemons and betel leaves, as aushada preparation materials. At right a silver palanquin-style seat is decorated with white flower garlands. The scene is a ritual demonstration with the speaker presenting the process.2017-09-09September 09 20172017-09-09