Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A seated man in a gold-embroidered cream and bronze sherwani with a red shawl, wearing a striped red, cream and gold turban and a heavy gold necklace, sits on a golden-armed throne with his eyes lowered. Behind him a throne back is decorated with garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, green, red, white and purple. To the right a golden standing figure in purple robes stands beside the garland-decorated throne, and a gold lion-head armrest is visible in the foreground. The scene appears to be a pada-puja ceremony, where a seated figure is honoured with reverence.

More like this

Open the gallery
A man seated on a gold-trimmed throne with lion-head armrests, wearing a red and cream turban with a pearl-strand ornament, a gold-embroidered cream and gold sherwani, a thick gold ceremonial necklace and a red shawl draped over his shoulder. Behind him is a backdrop of garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. On the right, a golden deity murti in a purple garment stands near the garland-draped pillar. An orange cloth lies at his feet. The seated figure does not show clear a person cues beyond the throne and ceremonial dress, so his identity is uncertain.2011-12-14 +1 copiesA man seated on a gold-trimmed throne with a cream and red turban, gold-embroidered brocade ensemble, a heavy gold necklace of beads and a red sash, holding a silver bird-headed staff. Behind him, a throne backrest is wrapped in red, yellow, white, purple and green flower garlands. On the right, a deity murti in purple draping is partly visible. A golden lion-head armrest sits at the side. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a turban, ornate gold-embroidered attire, a gold necklace and a red sash, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, and is seated as the central figure of a pada-puja ceremony.2011-12-14 +1 copiesA man seated on a gold-armed throne decorated with a large floral garland of red, yellow, green, white and purple flowers. He wears an ornate gold-and-orange brocade sherwani, a red shawl draped over his shoulder, a turban with a red-and-white band and pearl strand, a red tilak, and a heavy gold bead necklace. He holds a silver-white staff topped with a small white bird and rests his hand on a gold lion-headed armrest. A deep red curtain and a second floral garland appear behind him.2011-12-14 +1 copiesA man seated on a golden throne decorated with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, green, red, white and purple. He wears a red and cream turban with a white pearl string, a gold brocade jacket, a red shawl and layered gold necklaces. He holds a white bird-topped staff and rests a hand on a cushion. Beside him stands a painted statue of a saint in a purple turban and purple wrap, with hand raised in blessing. The setting is a ceremonial stage with a dark red curtain. The man has long, swept-back hair and ornate attire consistent with the a person appearance cues, so the identification is probable.2011-12-14A seated man in an ornate gold-brushed brocade kurta and a red-and-cream turban with a pearl drape sits on a gold throne wrapped in garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, green and purple. He wears a red stole, a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace and holds a silver ceremonial staff topped with a bird figure. Behind him a statue in a purple robe and turban stands with hands folded in namaste. This is a pada-puja setting with a garlanded throne and deity-like statue; the seated man is probable Swamiji by his long hair, ornate saffron-gold clothing, bead necklace and ceremonial presentation.2011-12-14December 14 20112011-12-14 +1 copiesA seated man on a golden throne with flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple wraps the throne's arch. He wears a red and gold turban, a gold embroidered brocade kurta-style outfit, a red shawl draped over one shoulder and a multi-strand gold bead necklace. He holds a silver staff topped with a bird figure, and his forehead bears a red tilak. Beside him, a standing statue of a figure in purple robes with a purple head covering stands with hands folded, framed by the same floral garlands. The setting appears to be a Pada-Puja ceremony at a temple-style stage with gold ornaments and deep red drapery behind.2011-12-14A seated man in a deep red-orange turban and matching saffron robe sits with eyes closed on a golden lion-armed chair, hands resting on the armrests. He wears layered gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a red and pink flower garland, and gold bangles. Behind him is a wall of marigolds, roses and yellow flowers in green, red and white bands, with a gilded deity murti partly visible at right. Several seated devotees in the foreground are seen from behind. Candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated in satsang, with visible turban, saffron robe, rudraksha-style necklaces and flower garlands.2015-07-31A smiling person in a rust-orange turban and saffron-orange robe sits on a golden throne with lion-head armrests, draped with a multicoloured garland of red roses, yellow marigolds, white and purple flowers. A gold ceremonial necklace, rudraksha-style beads and gold bangles are worn; a small silver emblem is pinned to the turban. A tall golden pillar stands behind the throne. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, with appearance cues of a turban, saffron clothing, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala.2015-01-13A smiling man with closed eyes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow marigold and purple flower garlands. He wears a cream turban, a deep maroon embroidered jacket with silver and gold embellishments, a layered gold necklace, and a red zebra-striped cloth draped over his lap. A small microphone stands on a gilded table in front. Foliage is visible behind the throne. Swamiji (probable) is seated in a throne-like setting, with his maroon jacket and ornate gold necklace as distinctive ceremonial cues, and a cream turban.2009-12-24October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA seated man on a gold-cushioned throne faces right and smiles. He wears an ornate gold crown, a maroon brocade ceremonial garment with gold embroidery, and a heavy gold necklace. A silver scepter topped with a white bird rests against his side, and an orange cloth drapes the armrest. Behind him, garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers frame the throne, and a gold-carved archway stands to the right.2011-12-15 +1 copies