Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A tent interior lit with warm orange light, draped in red, orange and yellow fabrics. At left, large silver-and-gold deity murti of a male and female pair, with crowns, garlands and a trident, on a golden throne. Beside them, a seated woman in an orange sari wears a red flower garland and gold necklace, with a red banner reading शिव पार्वती behind her. At right, a bare-chested man in orange dhoti stands at a silver lamp stand with multiple flames, performing aarti. Gold kalasha and offerings sit on a low table in front, with a small oil lamp and brass vessels. Several seated devotees and a monitor are visible. Ritual puja setting.

More like this

Open the gallery
February 10 20132013-02-10A decorated tent interior with orange and red fabric draping, where a seated figure in orange robes and a red-orange turban sits on a gold-trimmed throne beneath a golden canopy, wearing a pink-and-white garland and gold chain. Two large deity statues stand at left, one holding a trident and wearing a crown and garland, the other adorned with silver jewelry. A person in orange robes sits on a second golden seat behind, and a bald man in orange dhoti stands at right near a tiered brass lamp stand. Two flat-screen monitors and a red banner reading 'शिव पताकी' sit in front of the throne, with brass puja vessels and marigold petals on the floor.2013-02-10Inside a red and orange tent with golden thrones, a shaven-headed priest in saffron robes and white body markings stands at right holding a lit lamp (aarti) toward a golden throne. Seated on the throne is a figure in saffron with a long garland and beaded necklaces. To the left, a large golden-framed shrine holds deity murtis with crowns and trident-like staffs, and a seated figure in saffron with an orange turban and garlands sits before it. Golden umbrellas, trident staffs and a kalasha-style decoration are present, with a television screen and seated attendees at lower left.2013-02-09Photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Kumbh Mela event with two large gilded deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati in the background, adorned with garlands, necklaces and red-and-white floral mala. A seated figure in orange clothing and a red-orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-stripe cloth, holding a long-handled ceremonial object. In front, a man with a shaved head, wearing orange dhoti and shawl, stands with his back to the camera facing the throne. A seated woman in orange with a turban and a long rudraksha-style garland sits on a smaller golden throne beside a red banner. Brass oil lamps line the stage, and a red-and-gold canopy hangs above.2013-02-10Photograph of a festival stage tent with red and orange draping and purple overhead fabric. Centre stage, a figure in an orange-red robe and matching head covering sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a small gold canopy, with trident-topped staffs (tridents) around the throne. Behind the throne stands a golden arched frame holding a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with white garlands and crowns, seated on a gold-yellow backdrop. Below, a seated figure wearing a red-and-white garland and gold necklaces sits on a gold seat before a red banner. Audience members, many in white and orange clothing, sit on the floor facing the stage, with loudspeakers and a camera on a tripod in front. A framed portrait is visible on the right side of the stage.2013-02-10A photograph of a ceremony on a red and gold stage set inside a tent. Behind the stage stands a large gilded arch framing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati, with the male figure holding a trident and the female figure holding a long staff. In front, a seated figure in orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded seat with hands raised in blessing, and a second seated figure in orange with a turban and garland sits on a golden throne beneath a small umbrella, with a candelabra beside it. A standing attendant in an orange dhoti and shawl stands at right. Below, devotees in white and orange clothing sit on green matting, many holding lit oil lamps and raising their hands in worship. a person cues are present for the seated figure on the throne, who wears a turban, rudraksha mala and garland, but the identity is uncertain.2013-02-12A stage at a Kumbh Mela event with two large golden statues of Shiva and Parvati behind, both adorned with silver crowns, white garlands and jewellery, Shiva holding a trident. In front, a seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-white garland sits on a golden throne with a red banner reading Shiva Parvati. Beside the throne, a man in orange with a bare shaved head and gold-trimmed cloth raises both arms in front of a seated figure in orange with an orange turban and rudraksha mala on a golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Ornate gold chairs, a red drape and a tiered lamp stand complete the scene, and two monitors are at the bottom edge.2013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10A satsang stage under an orange tent with a large gilded arch framing a golden-yellow backdrop and a pair of deity murtis with red-and-gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and flower garlands. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head wrap, wearing a gold-toned necklace and a pink-and-white flower garland, raises one hand in blessing before a red banner reading Shiva Parvati. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala stands at a brass tray holding a small bowl and lamps. A golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion sits to the right, and speakers and a monitor are at the front. Marigold offerings lie on a gilded pedestal below. The seated figure appears to match the a person candidate by saffron clothing, long hair and ornate adornments, though the appearance is not fully certain.2013-02-12February 10 20132013-02-10February 10 20132013-02-10