Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A white convertible car with its top down carries a man in a rust-red turban and ornate gold-and-white beaded garland, seated in the rear, beside a bald man with rudraksha malas and white-and-gold earrings. Around the car, several men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha necklaces stand close, one holding a tall silver staff, others with sandalwood-style markings on their skin. A woman in a sari stands at left behind them, and green leaves hang overhead.

More like this

Open the gallery
A photograph of a white convertible car in an outdoor setting with green bamboo behind it. A man in the driver's seat wears a rudraksha mala and a long gold-and-white garland, with white ash markings on his forehead and arms. Beside him in the passenger seat sits a bearded man in a rust-red turban with gold ornaments and a long gold-and-white garland. Standing behind the car, several men in white dhotis with saffron borders, rudraksha malas and white and red markings hold a silver staff, and a woman in orange and gold stands among them. The scene suggests a procession or ceremonial arrival.2016-12-23A photograph of a white convertible car in an outdoor procession. Seated in the front passenger seat is a man with a bare chest, rudraksha malas, white and yellow dhoti-style cloth, and tripundra on his forehead. In the middle of the back seat a bearded man in an orange-red turban and a white-and-gold cloth wears a garland of white flowers and multiple rudraksha malas and ornaments. Behind the car, women in red, mustard-yellow and green saris and men in cream dhotis line the route, with some holding ceremonial staffs. Flower garlands decorate the car's dashboard and side.2016-12-23A convertible silver car with its top down moves past a red-walled compound during a procession. A bearded man in a maroon turban with silver ornament, heavy gold and beaded necklaces, and a bangle on his wrist sits in the passenger seat, one hand raised to his cheek. Behind the car, a row of men in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls with rudraksha-style garlands stand holding ceremonial staffs with yellow and white streamers. A woman in a teal sari stands at left, and marigold garlands and green leaves are draped over the car's door sill. Appearance-based candidate present in the car, consistent with a person given the turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, though the face is not used for identification.2016-12-23A silver convertible car with its top down is parked beside a red brick wall decorated with hanging strings and a flower garland on the bumper. In the front seats, a man wearing a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, a heavy gold necklace and a bead garland sits on the passenger side with his hand near his face, while a second person in a white and gold dhoti with rudraksha beads sits at the wheel. Behind the car, several men in white dhotis and orange shawls with flower garlands stand watching.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a white convertible car with its top down, carrying a man in the rear passenger seat who wears a maroon and gold turban with a jeweled ornament, a heavy gold necklace with a white and green garland, and bangles on his wrists. He is seated with his hand raised to his face and appears to be smiling. In the driver's seat a man in white dhoti with bare upper body and sandal-paste markings on his torso holds the steering wheel and wears rudraksha beads. Behind the car, a group of men in white dhotis and shawls, some with bindi marks on their foreheads, some wearing garlands, stand near a red wall with hanging decorations and a colourful flower garland at the left. a person appears in the rear seat, identified by the maroon turban, gold necklaces and ornate clothing, while the driver and standing men are devotees.2016-12-23A procession on a street where a white convertible car carries two men. In the front passenger seat, a man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti stripes on his forehead and arms sits beside the driver. Behind him, a bearded man in a saffron-orange turban and layered rudraksha and flower garlands sits in the back seat, appearing to be a sannyasi or devotee. Behind the car, a crowd of people in saffron, orange and gold traditional clothing, some holding long poles, walks alongside in the festival procession.2016-12-23A procession outdoors on a sunny day, with a white convertible car at the centre. In the front seat on the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and white tripundra markings on his forehead and arms sits at the steering wheel. In the back seat, a man wearing a rust-orange turban, a rudraksha mala, a white flower garland and ornate gold chains sits upright with hands joined near his chest. Behind the car, women in orange and yellow saris and men in white dhotis carry staffs and walk in a line, many wearing rudraksha malas. The page excerpt describes the 40th Avatardinotsava in Bengaluru, but the image shows only the procession and no readable event banner.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a white convertible car in a procession. In the rear seat a bearded man wears an orange-red turban, a white flower garland and gold necklaces. In the front passenger seat an older man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala and white vibhuti stripes on his forehead and arms sits beside the driver. A line of women in saffron and gold saris and young men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas follow behind, some holding ceremonial staffs. Colourful flower garlands rest on the car's bonnet.2016-12-23A photograph of a white convertible car in a procession, with a man in the driver's seat wearing white dhoti with gold border, rudraksha mala necklaces, white tripundra marks on his forehead, and a glasses. Beside him in the passenger seat sits a man in an orange-red turban, with long dark beard, layered beaded necklaces and a white flower garland. Behind the car, many women in orange and cream saris with gold jewellery walk in the procession, and a man in white dhoti holds a long staff. The car is decorated with marigold garlands near the bonnet.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23