Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Photograph of a ceremony in a richly decorated hall. A man seated on an ornate gold throne wears white clothing, a white turban, and a long garland of white and orange flowers. A woman in a white top and blue-grey skirt bends forward at the left, and another woman in white bows at the right, both attending to the seated figure. In front of the throne, a decorated altar holds a patterned cloth and a mound of marigolds and flower petals. Young men in white and saffron-orange shawls stand at the right. Gold and green ornamental draping fills the background.

More like this

Open the gallery
January 01 20082008-01-01A seated man in white ceremonial clothing and a white turban sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned upholstery and carved lion-shaped armrests. He wears layered garlands of white and green flowers. A woman in a pink sari sits partially visible at the right edge beside the throne, and the throne is framed by strings of white flowers and a decorated backdrop with red and gold embellishment. a person: the seated man has a white turban and garlands on a golden throne, and the page identifies him as the a person event; appearance cues are limited to the turban and throne.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A seated man in an ornate golden throne with red cushioned upholstery holds a microphone to his mouth while speaking. He wears a white embroidered kurta and white dhoti, a cream-coloured turban, and a garland with orange and white flowers and feathered ornaments. The throne is richly gilded with carved details, and a lit lamp and flower decorations are visible at the lower right. A second person in orange clothing sits partly behind the throne on the right. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker wears a turban, white ceremonial clothing, a flower garland and sits on an elaborate throne, consistent with the page's description of a discourse.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a ceremony under a tent with a decorated backdrop of yellow and green flower-work. A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head armrests and red cushions wears white clothing, a white head wrap, and garlands of white and orange flowers, and holds a microphone. a person candidate is seated on the throne, identifiable by the white head covering, garlands and throne setting. Standing before him, a man in white with an orange shawl joins his palms in greeting, while a woman in a white sari with a yellow border stands with hands folded. Other devotees in white and orange clothing stand behind them, and the red floor is scattered with yellow flower petals.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial puja at a decorated dais. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate throne-like seat draped with white and orange flower garlands, with a gold necklace visible. A man in white dhoti and white shirt bends forward, pouring from a small bowl or vessel onto a flower-strewn platform before the seated figure. Behind them stand two other men in saffron-orange shawls and a woman in a sari, with a wall of floral decorations and a colourful banner in the background. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable), seated in a position of honour with saffron clothing, a turban and garlands; the page identifies this as the Salem ashram inauguration event.2006-11-12A photograph of a public event with a long-haired figure seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a lime-green draped garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, smiling broadly. A man in white clothes bends forward to touch the throne's footrest with his hand, while a shaved-headed attendant in white with an orange shawl stands to the left. Behind them an orange banner shows a smiling portrait and partial red-and-gold lettering.2010-10-10January 01 20082008-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair stands on a decorated stage in front of a flower-covered throne. He wears a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti with a red-and-gold border, and a long garland of white and red flowers hangs from his neck, with a red flower bunch in his hand. The throne is draped in orange and white marigold and jasmine garlands, with a backdrop of yellow and green foliage and a decorative arch above. Rose petals are scattered on the floor and a striped woven mat lies at the front of the stage. The man's presentation, long swept hair and ceremonial garland, is consistent with the page's a person reference, though his face cannot be confirmed, so this is a probable identification from appearance cues.2007-12-15October 10 20102010-10-10