Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Photo of a healing blessing at an evening darshan. A woman in a light blue collared shirt and glasses sits in a wheelchair with a green cushion, head bowed, while a sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head presses a wooden stick or implement onto her head. Another person in a saffron-orange sleeveless top with long dark hair stands beside her, with hands near the wrist of the seated woman. Around them stand several men in white shirts and dhotis, a young man in a red and navy striped top, and a woman in white with a rudraksha-style necklace at left. Marigold and white flower garlands and a tray of offerings are visible at right. Several people are visible, including partially, about six.

More like this

Open the gallery
March 26 20082008-03-26A seated woman in a light turquoise button-down shirt and rimless glasses sits on a grey chair with a green cushion, eyes closed, head bowed. Several hands reach in from the sides: one palm rests on top of her head while another holds a long wooden implement against her crown, a healing or blessing gesture. Other people in white and orange clothing stand behind, and a garland of white flowers hangs at the upper left. Blurred heads and a white cloth fill the lower edge in the foreground.2008-03-26March 28 20082008-03-28March 26 20082008-03-26A photograph of a crowd at a healing event. In the foreground, an elderly woman in a yellow green-patterned blouse sits in a wheelchair with a red kumkum mark on her forehead, while a woman in a purple and gold sari steadies the chair. Facing her, a person with hair tied back in a bun, wearing an orange sleeveless top and an orange shawl, leans forward and holds the woman's hand. Behind them, men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, and a man in a pale yellow shirt stand watching. A bare-shouldered orange-clad figure and a red garment appear at the right edge.2008-03-28A photograph of a healing blessing at an indoor hall. A long-haired figure in a sleeveless orange robe and an orange-saffron garment stands at right, placing a hand on the head of a woman in a green salwar kameez with a white dupatta, who bows with hands joined. Beside them a man in white with a rudraksha mala and round glasses looks on, holding a small object. Behind them stand an older man in white with an orange shawl and a man in an orange shawl, with a crowd of devotees in white behind. At top right a woman in white with a yellow shawl holds a fruit basket and flowers. A red curtain and a yellow-and-white ceremonial setup are visible. Several people in the crowd wear white clothing.2008-03-26March 23 20082008-03-23March 26 20082008-03-26March 26 20082008-03-26A photograph of a healing blessing session. A man with long, swept-back dark hair in an orange-saffron robe places his right hand on the head of a seated woman with a long braid and glasses, who wears white. Beside them a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with a red tilak looks on, and a man in white holds a paper form. A man in white clothes sits at left, and a person in white stands behind. Hands with blue slips and papers are visible in the foreground, with an orange cloth on the floor.2008-03-26A photograph of a healing blessing at an indoor hall. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a flowing orange shawl bends forward and places a hand on the head of a seated woman in a red kurta with a light shawl, who sits in a wheelchair. A wooden staff is held in the blessing figure's other hand. Standing around them are devotees in white kurtas and orange shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas; a younger man in an orange shawl stands at the left, and a woman in a teal top watches with hands raised. On the right a white-draped tray holds rudraksha malas, a sealed envelope, booklets and a bowl of fruit with apples and oranges. Red cushions and a curtain are visible behind. Probable Swamiji appearance cues: long swept-back hair and orange robes, performing the blessing on the seated woman. Several people are visible, including partially visible figures at the edges.2008-03-28A photograph of a satsang or darshan scene in an indoor hall with white walls and a red curtain backdrop. A person with long swept-back hair and an orange sleeveless robe sits on a white throne-like seat, holding an open book and extending a hand toward a woman in a red sari with white border who presses her palms together. Beside the seat stands a sannyasi in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl. A tray in front holds rudraksha beads, sweets and offerings. Seated and standing devotees, some in orange and white, fill the foreground and background, and a man in a white shirt and an orange shawl stands at left. Swamiji (probable) is the person on the throne with long hair, a crown-less orange robe and distinctive long hair.2008-03-26