Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Photo of a ceremonial reception on a red carpet under a red and white draped canopy with floral garlands. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, with a bare hand raised toward the head of a kneeling older woman in a green patterned sari who bends forward to receive a blessing. A seated elderly man in white clothes watches from a white plastic chair. Behind them an attendant in orange stands near the throne, and a group of men in white shirts and a woman in a purple sari stand at the sides. The seated figure's appearance matches the page's a person reference only partially, so identity is left unsure, described by role as a seated sannyasi on a throne.

More like this

Open the gallery
A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and red-tinted dhoti sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, long dark hair falling past the shoulders, a red mark on the forehead, and a wooden staff in one hand. He extends his other hand to touch the head of an elderly white-haired man in white shirt and trousers, seated in a white plastic chair with his hands folded at his chest. Behind them a younger man in orange garments stands on the right side of the throne, possibly assisting. Standing attendants wearing white shirts and trousers watch from the left, and a woman in a green and white patterned sari with folded hands stands at the right edge beside another woman in white. Gold drapery, a garland of orange and yellow flowers and red blossoms decorate the backdrop, and red carpeting covers the floor.2009-02-15A seated figure in an orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne on a red-carpeted stage decorated with red and orange flowers, red drapes and white backdrop. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward to offer something, while a woman in a peach-coloured shawl and a woman in a yellow-orange sari stand nearby with hands together. A man in orange garments stands at left-center, and a man in white stands at left with a white table and microphone equipment behind him. A woman in a pale sari stands at right. The scene appears to be a devotee greeting or honouring the seated figure on the throne.2009-02-15A photograph of a seated man in an orange robe on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with yellow, white and pink flower garlands. He extends his right hand toward the head of a seated elderly man in white dhoti and shirt. Around them stand several people: a woman in a blue blouse and peach patterned sari, a woman in a white sari with red blouse and red-bead necklace, a woman in a white sari with gold border, and a man in white shirt and dhoti. A small golden footstool sits in front of the throne, and a backdrop of golden-brown floral imagery frames the stage. The orange-robed figure appears to be a person, identified by the orange robe, the ornate throne and the garland decoration, and is seated while the others attend him.2009-08-11August 26 20092009-08-26A photo of a padapuja-style ritual on a red-carpeted stage with a red and gold draped backdrop decorated with orange and red flowers. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat (peetha) with a red cushion. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers kneels on a blue plastic chair, bowing and touching the seated figure's feet. Around them stand devotees: men in white shirts and white dhotis, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe, women in saris including a blue-and-white sari, a red-and-white patterned sari and a red sari, and a small child in a white shirt and shorts. A table of flowers is visible at the lower right.2009-02-15A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands, one hand raised in blessing. Before the throne, a man in white shirt and white dhoti kneels and bends forward, his bare feet resting on the throne's lower step, while other men in white shirts and a woman in a white sari with a gold border stand nearby, watching. A man in a white shirt with a folded white cloth stands at left, and another devotee's head is visible at the lower edge. Red cushions, a jasmine-style garland edging the dais, and white draped fabric decorate the hall, with a speaker and light fixtures overhead.2009-01-18August 02 20092009-08-02A photograph of a darshan scene in front of an ornate golden throne decorated with orange and red flower garlands. A person with long dark hair wears a red-orange sari and sits with an arm extended, resting a hand on the shoulder of an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bows forward with palms pressed together. A woman in a white garment stands at the left, a man in white dhoti and orange shawl at the far left, and a woman in a patterned beige sari at the right. Trays of fruit and flowers sit on a white-draped table below, with hanging floral decorations on the backdrop. The scene reflects a blessing given to a devotee. a person is seated in the red-orange robe on the throne; the appearance cues are long swept-back hair and ornate throne seating, which are insufficient for certainty.2009-02-14February 15 20092009-02-15July 11 20092009-07-11A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron shawl over a red garment, sitting on a gold-ornate throne with a red cushion on a red-carpeted stage. Several devotees bow or bend toward him: a man in white shirt and grey trousers leans forward with folded hands, an older man in white clothes bows, and a man in orange clothing stands at left. Women in a teal-blue sari, a maroon kurta and a white-and-gold sari stand at right, one holding a pineapple-like offering. Behind the throne are white drapes, a gold pillar with a floral arrangement, and red and white flowers. The orange-clad seated figure matches the a person candidate's cues of long hair, saffron clothing and a throne, but the appearance is uncertain, so the identity is unsure.2009-02-15August 27 20092009-08-27