Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne-like chair inside a decorated temple shrine, smiling and holding red fruits offered by nearby devotees. Several saffron-clad attendants with rudraksha malas and marigold garlands surround him, some holding pomegranates or apples. Behind the throne stand a large deity murti with a crown and ornaments, plus a decorated arch with a golden halo, and a tall pillar draped with colourful tassels in red, orange, green and blue. Brass lamps and ritual implements are arranged on a red-draped altar at left. a person appears as the central figure on the throne, distinguished by the orange turban, rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace.

More like this

Open the gallery
April 24 20162016-04-24Interior of a richly decorated temple-style pavilion lit with green and colourful lights. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban, wearing a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on a golden throne-like seat before a deity murti with a crown and green garments. Several attendants in orange and maroon robes with rudraksha malas kneel and hold red fruits, apparently offering them. Multicoloured tassel garlands hang at the sides, a camera operator stands in the background, and a small fan sits at the left. This appears to be a worship or ritual offering scene. The seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-04-24A photograph inside a decorated temple-style pavilion at a Kumbh Mela camp. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold throne with a tiger-skin cloth, wearing a marigold garland and holding red apples; the appearance is consistent with the page's a person candidate but uncertain. Behind him, deity murti of goddesses in green and gold saris stand before a golden arch, flanked by tall rainbow-coloured tassel poles. To the left, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes and rudraksha mala stands beside a sadhu with long matted hair and a white cloth. To the right, two women in maroon and red saris with rudraksha malas hold apples, and a woman in a striped pink and green sari bends in front. A camera and studio lights are visible.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph inside a decorated temple tent at Ujjain, with a white marble shrine structure and colourful tassel garlands hanging from its pillars. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban, wearing orange and marigold garlands, sits on a golden throne before large silver-framed deity murtis and receives offerings from a devotee. A bald attendant in saffron robes and rudraksha mala stands nearby, and a crowd of devotees presses in from the left. Pink and purple lighting and a portable air cooler are visible. a person is the seated figure in orange robes and turban, with a throne and marigold garlands; the image is consistent with the event but identity remains appearance-based.2016-04-24Photograph inside a decorated shrine before an ornate deity altar with gilded arch, mirror work and multicolour tassel garlands. A central figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, wearing marigold garlands and a rudraksha mala, smiles while holding a red fruit and receiving the attention of a bald priest in orange robes at lower left. Two women in dark red saris with gold borders and necklaces stand at right, one wearing a rudraksha mala. A figure in orange robe sits at lower right with a grey head. Swamiji (probable): the central figure shows several cues such as the saffron turban, orange robes, garlands and rudraksha mala, with a sannyasi-led ritual setting, which suggests an appearance-based candidate, but identity is uncertain. Several more people are partially visible at edges.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph inside a richly decorated temple hall lit with green light. A figure with a saffron-orange turban and ornate gold collar, seated cross-legged on a golden throne with a red cushion, holds red apples and smiles. Garlands of orange and gold hang on them. Around the throne, a young man in a black shirt and another in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stand nearby, and a woman in a red sari with gold border and a rudraksha necklace hands over red apples. Behind them stand a large decorated deity murti with a gold halo and colourful tassels hanging from the ceiling. A bald young man in orange robes stands on the left beside a man in a blue shirt. Several people are visible.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph inside a richly decorated temple shrine with pink and red walls and carved pillars. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban sits on a large gold ornate throne, with a long beaded necklace and bangles, smiling as hands offer fruit and flowers before him. Behind, deity murti in a shrine niche with a silver arch of mirror work and colourful tassel towers in red, green, orange and purple. Two people in white ritual clothes stand at left, one with gold necklaces, and devotees' hands appear at the lower edge.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Photograph inside a brightly lit temple shrine with ornate white and gold carved walls and a large deity murti or deities in the background. Central figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a circular gold backrest. He wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robes, a shawl, and multiple gold necklaces, and is smiling. Surrounding him are several people in orange and saffron clothing, some wearing rudraksha malas, with one holding a bundle of bananas or fruit. A woman with a kumkum-marked face stands at right in red and gold clothing, and a figure with a dark dreadlocked turban and beads is at right foreground. Colourful tiered red, green, yellow and white decorations flank the shrine. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in the golden throne, wearing a saffron turban, orange robes and gold necklaces, and he appears to be receiving offerings.2016-04-24