Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Night-time outdoor temple scene with a square white-edged fire pit or homa kund in the foreground, its dark opening surrounded by white cloth. Behind it, a group of devotees stand with hands folded in prayer; several men wear white dhotis and sacred threads, some with orange or yellow shawls, and women wear saris in yellow, orange and red. A tall golden flagpole or dhvajasthambha stands in the background, beside a red and white decorative structure, hanging orange pennants strung overhead and lit lanterns. Palm trees and a stone pillar with figures appear at the left.

More like this

Open the gallery
November 21 20102010-11-21Night outdoor scene at a temple-like courtyard. On the left, a figure in orange robes stands beside a small fire pit with flames, tending a ritual fire. Beside it, a tall wooden pole with a looping golden arch and two hanging striped cloth bundles in red, blue and cream rises from the ground. A long line of devotees in white dhotis and saris stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Some wear orange or saffron cloth, and a few men at right have white forehead markings. A woman in a beige jacket at lower right also joins her hands. Palm trees are visible against the dark sky. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable by the listed cues.2010-11-12December 22 20162016-12-22 +1 copiesDecember 22 20162016-12-22 +1 copiesA night-time outdoor gathering under a corrugated metal pavilion hung with orange and yellow triangular bunting and tall painted cylindrical banners. A large crowd of devotees stands in rows, many women in white dhotis or sarees with yellow shawls and some in red or orange wraps. In the centre, a man in an orange shawl with hands joined in front of him stands near a red and white wooden framework and a tall metal pillar. A man in cream clothes stands at the right edge, and a seated woman in a black head covering sits in the lower right corner. A palm tree and lamps are visible beyond the pavilion.2010-12-17Wide night view inside a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof, strings of multicoloured fairy lights overhead, of a large crowd of mostly white-clad devotees, many bare-chested men in white dhotis and women in white saris, pressed around a ritual area. In the centre a tiered, multicoloured ceremonial platform with carved lion figures holds a lit fire pit with bright flames, a ritual fire. Nearby stands a golden palanquin-like canopy with a striped fringed top and a golden seat, plus a decorated standing deity murti and garlands. A large colourful portrait banner hangs on the upper right wall. Several people in orange and red clothing stand near the fire.2017-02-21A photograph taken at night inside a large open-sided hall with a dark ceiling of steel trusses. A crowd of about twenty people stands facing the same direction. On the left, a man in white dhoti and orange sash stands near a golden carved wall and a small wooden staircase. Beside him a man in white shirt wears a rosette badge, and an older man in white dhoti and shawl stands nearby. In the centre, a woman in a teal sari and a girl in yellow stand among others; in the foreground a man in a checked shirt and a man in a striped green shirt with orange trousers face away from the camera. On a white cloth on the floor are a silver cup, a small silver lamp stand and a bowl.2006-10-10Night photograph of a covered open-air pavilion decorated with orange and white triangular bunting, tall painted cylindrical banners with yellow fringe at the corners, and a red wire canopy structure hanging above. A crowd of devotees stands in rows under the roof, many in white and cream dhotis or saris, others in yellow, orange and red shawls. In the centre, a monastic figure in orange robes with a shawl stands with hands folded in prayer, and a man in a cream kurta with a yellow shawl stands at right beside a seated person in a dark hooded garment at the lower right. A tall golden pillar and palm trees appear in the background.2010-12-17Dusk outdoor scene at a temple courtyard under a open-sided roof hung with red lanterns and tall cylindrical painted pillars. A line of devotees stands in the foreground: women in white saris with gold borders, one in a red-orange blouse, and men in white dhotis, many with palms pressed together in anjali. A rack of lights and red-lit canopies frame a shrine area, with a figure in orange robes standing near the far side. Visible activity suggests evening worship with lamps and offerings.2010-11-21December 12 20162016-12-12Night outdoor scene at a procession. A small golden ratha or palanquin shrine with red drapes and a deity murti stands in the background under a fringed canopy. In front, a group of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaste near a pink pillar topped with a white disc. A woman in a red blouse and orange-red dhoti stands with her back to the camera beside a person in a saffron-orange garment. Several devotees wear ceremonial beaded necklaces with circular medallions. The crowd is numerous, with many white-clad figures visible behind.2009-02-16Night-time outdoor ritual at a temple courtyard with coloured fairy lights in the background. In the foreground, a fire pit (homa kunda) with ash and embers sits in the lower centre. A man in an orange-yellow dhoti and ash markings on his forehead holds a small object as he walks past the fire pit, while behind him a line of devotees in white dhotis with red shawls stands with palms pressed together. On the right, a man seated in lotus posture wears a deep red-orange turban, red robe, white dhoti and a long beaded mala, with hands folded in front of him, appearing to be a priest or devotee. A large black linga, garlanded with yellow and white flowers, stands behind the line. Onlookers in white saris and dark clothing watch from the back. Hindu ritual setting, possibly a homa or fire ceremony.2015-07-07