Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, and a white and orange flower garland with a beaded necklace. Before him, a standing devotee in a long orange robe and a pink-trimmed shawl raises a hand toward the seated man's head, while a second attendant in orange and a rudraksha-style neck mala kneels below, holding a folded orange cloth. The throne is set against a decorative backdrop of blue, white and gold patterned panels with floral motifs, flower garlands and a large fan at left. Fruit and flowers surround the platform. The scene suggests a ceremonial reception or blessing.

More like this

Open the gallery
A photograph of a Gurupoornima-style honouring ceremony in a hall with a gilded throne backed by a golden ornate panel and red cushions. A seated figure on the throne wears saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with white and orange flower garlands draped over the shoulders, and rests bare feet on a silver vessel of flowers. Before him, a kneeling attendant in orange robes and an orange cap holds a folded orange cloth, while a second person in a long flowing orange garment and headcloth stands to the left, lifting the cloth to their head. Marigold and white flower decorations line the throne and a yellow-and-maroon floral panel is behind them. Probable Swamiji cues include the saffron turban, orange robes and garlands on the seated throne figure, and he is physically present in the scene.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with white flower arrangements, striped white-and-purple panels and a large yellow flower motif. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a saffron head covering and a white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A shaven-headed devotee in orange robes kneels before the throne, offering or receiving an orange cloth. Fruit, brass vessels and flowers are arranged on the floor in front of the throne, and a fan stands at the right edge. The seated figure has long dark hair and is wearing a rudraksha-style neck adornment, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in the honoured position of a guru puja.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photo of a ceremonial puja on a stage decorated with gold and red fabric, flower garlands and a gilded throne. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with an orange head wrap, long hair, and a white flower garland, is raised on a golden throne with red cushions and gestures with one hand. Two men in saffron-orange clothing kneel before him at a silver-rimmed vessel, one with hands folded in añjali and the other with palms pressed together. Fruit, grapes, flowers, a silver lamp stand and a water bottle are arranged on a low table in front.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated saffron-robed guru on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange turban, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiling as a devotee in a long orange satin robe bows forward and receives his hand on the head. The throne is framed by a large floral arrangement of yellow and white blooms and purple-and-white striped decoration. In front, a silver lamp stand, a silver bowl and a tray of fruit, including apples, grapes, limes and pineapple, form an offering display. a person is shown in ceremonial saffron clothing with ornate cues, and the devotee is blessed in a darshan-style moment.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a lion-shaped armrest and red cushions, receiving a devotee who bows with head lowered at their feet. The seated figure, wearing a white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, holds a ritual fan or whisk. The devotee wears an orange silk shawl. Behind the throne, a golden backdrop with a deity relief and colourful floral decorations surrounds the scene. A standing fan is visible at left.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a gold lion armrest, draped in garlands of white and orange flowers. The seated person wears orange robes, a long gold-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with long dark hair swept back, and is extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white kurta who bends forward to offer something. Two other men in orange robes stand behind the throne, one a shaven-headed attendant. A silver pedestal stands at the front, and fruit and flowers sit at the lower right. A decorated elephant-patterned panel and red drapes frame the hall. The seated figure's appearance matches the a person cues of swept hair, orange clothing and beads, placed in the role of receiving a gift from a devotee.2008-07-17A seated man on a gold-ornate throne wearing saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiles while placing an orange cloth or tilak-cloth on the head of a kneeling devotee in orange robes who bows forward. Floral decorations with yellow and maroon blossoms, striped and red cushions, a brass oil lamp and white flowers surround the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron robes, turban and garland on the decorated throne, shown blessing a disciple. The bowing devotee is a disciple receiving blessing.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a decorated stage. A seated figure on a gold throne with a red cushion and a carved golden lion armrest wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala; long dark hair falls past the shoulders. Another orange-robed person kneels before the throne, bowing and washing the seated figure's feet, while a third orange-clad figure with an orange cap smiles beside them. Flower garlands in white, orange and pink decorate the throne and steps, a brass vessel sits at the feet, and a standing fan and water bottle appear at left beside a colourful embroidered backdrop with a yellow floral motif.2008-07-17