Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and a large gold filigree backrest. He wears multiple rudraksha-style beaded malas, a gold necklace with a pendant, a red bindi and beaded armlets, with hands folded in his lap. Tall brass oil lamps flank the throne on both sides. At the left edge a partially visible man in white and a woman in a red garment with long hair are seen near the frame.

More like this

Open the gallery
A man with a white-and-red forehead mark sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and a tiger-striped seat cover. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti with yellow borders, a red beaded rudraksha mala, a white flower garland, a gold pendant and gold armbands. Both hands rest folded in his lap. Tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and a small tray of offerings sits before the throne. At the right edge, a woman in an orange-and-yellow sari kneels with palms pressed together, and hands in prayer are visible at the left edge. The photo is a satsang-style ceremonial scene. The page-flag appearance matches a person: long-styled hair is absent, but the saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold pendant and throne are present, so the candidate is seated in person on the throne.2013-02-18A man with short dark hair and a white-and-red vibhuti tripundra on his forehead sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red velvet armrests and a gold peetha base decorated with a tiger-striped cloth. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti with a gold border and a saffron shawl, with multiple rudraksha malas and a gold chain around his neck. He sits with hands resting in his lap. Two tall brass oil lamps with burning flames stand on either side of the throne, and a gold arched backdrop rises behind him against a dark blue curtain with colourful striped panels at the edges. a person is seated in the centre, identified by the saffron robes, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace.2013-01-23A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and a tiger-skin cover, hands joined in front of him. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala with silver beads, a rudraksha necklace, a gold pendant, and a horizontal white tilak on his forehead. Gold oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and a gold pedestal holds offerings. A devotee in white kneels with joined palms at the lower left, and a woman in orange clothing with joined palms sits at the lower right.2013-02-18A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a high arched back and red velvet cushions, flanked by tall brass oil lamps with lit flames. He wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial pendant necklace, a red tilak on his forehead, and bangles on his wrists. His hands are raised in front of his chest in a gesture of address. A striped cloth drapes the throne base.2013-01-22A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-print cloth draped over the seat, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. He wears a rudraksha mala, a multi-strand beaded necklace, gold bangles and a white-marked forehead with a bindi-style tilak. Brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the throne on both sides, and a partly visible attendant in white sits at the lower left beside a brass lamp stand. The setting appears to be a satsang or discourse hall with a painted wooden backdrop. The man is an appearance-based a person, identified by the distinctive rudraksha malas, ornate gold necklace and saffron robes while seated on the throne.2013-02-02A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a tall arched gold backrest and red cushioned armrests, against a black backdrop with yellow, green and pink painted borders. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold border, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold necklace, beaded bracelets and armlets, and a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on the forehead. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne. A partially visible person with folded hands sits at the right edge. a person is seated in a teaching or darshan posture with distinctive saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments.2013-01-14February 19 20132013-02-19A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with a tall arched back carved with floral scrollwork, draped over a black and gold tiger-striped mat. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a tiered rudraksha mala, a gold necklace, gold armlets and a bead bracelet, with a white and red tilak on his forehead. A flame-bearing aarti lamp is held by a figure at the left edge, and colourful painted pillars frame the stage. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), given long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on a throne, seated in a stage setting with aarti. The image is a photograph of a seated figure on a stage.2013-01-17A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a large gold-embossed backrest and red cushions, hands clasped in his lap. He wears a cream turban with a red tilak, saffron-orange robes with red-bordered drape, a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, and gold armbands. Behind him stand brass oil lamps with lit flames and a tall ceremonial staff, with painted deity figures and red-and-gold decorative panels at the sides. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robes, turban, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments on the seated figure match the page's identification, with the throne.2012-04-08January 18 20132013-01-18A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat, centred in a shrine-like setting. He wears a cream turban with a red tilak, an orange saffron garment draped over his bare shoulders, and multiple strands of rudraksha beads with a gold necklace. He holds a silver staff with his right hand near his chest and his left hand rests on his thigh, with bangles on his wrists. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand beside and above the throne, and a painted deity figure in green and gold appears at the right edge. The man appears to be a probable Swamiji, seated in person with distinctive saffron clothing, rudraksha malas, and a turban.2012-04-08A man with short dark hair and a red-brown tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, smiling and raising his right hand in a blessing wave. He wears an orange-saffron dress with a draped cloth, a long rudraksha mala and a white bead garland. Gold lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and a gold kalasha-style finial sits behind the throne. Golden peetha-style seating and a partly visible attendant's hand appear at the lower left. a person is the seated teacher giving satsang discourse.2013-02-02 +1 copies