Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a stage at a Dasara celebration with a large orange backdrop. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne draped with garlands of marigolds and purple flowers, raising both hands in a gesture. Beside him is a smaller gold throne with a decorated deity murti garlanded in yellow and purple flowers, and a large deity image with a crown and jewelled necklaces appears on the backdrop. Yellow-fringed ceremonial parasols stand over both thrones. Shaven-headed devotees in orange and saffron clothing sit in the foreground facing the stage. The backdrop shows a portrait labelled Dasara and a smiling man in an orange turban.

More like this

Open the gallery
A photograph of a Dasara celebration on a stage with an orange-red backdrop reading Dasara in English and Kannada, with a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and a large decorated deity murti at right. A figure in orange robes and a crown-like headpiece sits on a gold-and-red throne garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, raising one hand while speaking into a microphone. Beside him, a smaller deity murti sits on a gold throne with a garland. Rows of shaved-headed devotees in white dhotis and shawls sit facing the stage on the floor, with one saffron-robed figure among them. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated in the centre, cues being saffron robes and a crown-like headpiece, in the role of speaker.2010-10-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne on a stage, with a gold-fringed yellow parasol overhead. The throne is decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a golden rectangular seat with a red cushion. The seated person wears an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, and raises one arm in greeting. A large red banner behind the stage shows a portrait of a man in an orange turban on the left, a golden peacock sculpture with flower garlands on the left stage, and a richly adorned goddess murti with a red-and-gold crown on the right. Kannada script reads Dasara and a line of Kannada text, and a banner caption begins with Parama. Flower arrangements stand beside the throne and a microphone stands on the stage floor.2010-10-16October 15 20102010-10-15October 11 20102010-10-11A seated person in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and garland decorations beneath a yellow fringed umbrella on an orange stage. A microphone stand stands beside the throne. Behind, a large orange banner shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with an orange turban, a golden palanquin-style deity display with a garlanded figure on a golden vehicle, and a large deity murti in red and gold with garlands. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala seated on the throne.2010-10-16A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with a saffron-yellow fringed parasol above it, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers drape the throne. Beside him stands a golden ceremonial vehicle with a bird figure and a small deity murti decorated with garlands. Behind the stage, a large orange backdrop shows a painted portrait of a figure in an orange turban, a painted deity figure at right adorned with jewellery, and the word Dasara in English and Kannada, with the phrase Celebrate the Mother beneath. The image is a photo of a stage event with no visible audience.2010-10-16October 15 20102010-10-15A seated man in an orange robe sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a gilded, red-cushioned throne with a garland of yellow and green flowers. A golden parasol with yellow fringe stands above him. An orange-carpeted stage has a microphone on a stand and a laptop nearby. Behind him a large orange banner reads Dasara and a Kannada heading, with a deity image on the right wearing a jewelled crown, necklaces and a flower garland. On the left, a golden deity figure sits on a golden lion-like vahana beneath a multicoloured parasol and garlands. A white pedestal fan stands at the right edge.2010-10-12A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a long swept-back hairstyle sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands joined in front of him, speaking at a microphone stand. Above him a golden fringed parasol with red trim shades the throne. The throne is garlanded with yellow and orange flowers and purple cloth. To the left a golden lion-shaped throne stands with a garland and a small deity murti. On the right a large painted image of a goddess with a crown, red face and gold necklaces is decorated with garlands. The red backdrop bears a painted portrait of a figure in orange turban and a Kannada word for Dasara with Celebrating the Divine Mother text. The stage is covered in orange and blue rugs.2010-10-16A photograph of a stage set for a Dasara celebration. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, beneath a large yellow-fringed parasol. Beside the throne stands a gold peacock-shaped seat with a garland. The orange backdrop shows a large portrait of a man in an orange turban on the left and a richly decorated goddess murti with red and gold adornments on the right. A laptop sits on the orange-carpeted stage, a microphone stand stands beside the throne, and dark blue curtains frame the side. Only one person is visible on stage.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16