Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a ceremonial scene inside a decorated tent with red draped fabric and gold-framed ornate canopy. A man in a maroon embroidered jacket with a tall gold crown-like headpiece and long dark hair stands at center, holding a string or garland toward two large ornate murti figures seated on a gold throne, one with a golden crown and floral garlands, the other with a red-and-gold headdress and pearl necklaces. A second person in white dhoti and garlanded saffron-trimmed shawl stands at left, and another figure is partly visible behind. The setting appears to be a puja or darshan with garlands and decorative textile backdrop.

More like this

Open the gallery
A photograph of a ceremonial scene under a pink and red draped canopy. A man in a maroon embroidered robe with a tall gold crown-like headdress stands at left, adjusting or offering something at the head of a seated deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, a dark garment with gold trim, and multiple garlands of orange and red flowers. At the right, a second murti in a red and gold jewelled crown and pearl necklace sits beside a silver trident-like staff. At far left a man in white dhoti with a flower garland and striped shawl stands and smiles. The seated murtis sit on an ornate silver and gold palanquin-style seat with embroidered dark fabric behind them.2014-05-10A photograph of a ritual scene under a red and white draped tent. A man with long dark hair, wearing an ornate golden crown-like headdress, a rust-red embroidered kurta with gold paisley patterns, and a beaded necklace, holds a small brass bell in one hand and a lamp or offering in the other. Beside him, a man in white dhoti with a white flower garland and a rust-coloured shawl stands with hands together. Before them sits a golden throne-like seat with metal deity murtis and garlands of red and white flowers, and a flame burns in a brass lamp in front. The statue on the right holds a staff.2014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10A man in an ornate maroon and gold embroidered robe and a tall gold crown stands at left, holding a lit flame on a dish toward three figures seated on a gold-draped throne beneath a gilded arch. Central and right figures wear gold and red garments, crowns and flower garlands, with a long white staff leaning beside them; the figures appear to be deity murtis or statues rather than living people. Red drapery and a smoky haze fill the background. A man in white dhoti and a garland-wearing attendant appear at the left edge.2014-05-10Photograph inside a temple-like room with white walls and red draped fabric. A man in an ornate golden crown and a rust-red embroidered robe with a long shawl stands centre, wearing a gold-and-bead garland. To the left, a man in saffron-brown dhoti holds a silver tray of offerings and a small vessel. Along the right, several seated deity murtis or ceremonial figures are adorned with flower garlands, gold crowns and jeweled attire, set before a richly embroidered blue-and-gold backdrop. Floral decoration and food offerings such as fruit and sweets lie on the floor.2014-05-10Photo of a smiling man standing at left in a golden crown and maroon-brown embroidered robe with a long gold pendant necklace, palms pressed in greeting. Beside him are two deity murti statues under a gold arch with a dark embroidered backdrop: the central one wears a gold crown, gold and white garlands, and a golden-yellow shawl, with raised hands; the right one wears a pink and gold headdress, a red-and-white garland and holds a long staff. Pink flower petals lie on the base. Appearance suggests a person standing, though the ritual setting is clear.2014-05-10A standing figure in a rust-orange embroidered silk robe with gold zari paisley patterns, a gold ornate crown, a gold pendant necklace and a long orange-beaded garland poses beside two deity murti seated on a golden throne canopy. The central murti wears a gold crown, a gold-yellow sash, and a flower garland; the right murti wears a pink-and-gold crown, a flower garland and a silver trident-like staff. Gold mesh drapes frame the seated figures, with red and white draped backdrops behind. The standing figure raises one hand in a greeting gesture. The figure's appearance is consistent with the description on the page, but the face-free appearance cues here are ornate clothing and crown, so the person is labelled as a probable Swamiji in person.2014-05-10A photograph of three figures standing before an ornate golden arch and a dark blue embroidered backdrop. On the left, a smiling man in a rust-red embroidered robe, a gold crown with a jewelled front, a gold necklace with a large pendant and layered beaded and gold chains, raises one hand in greeting; he appears to be a person with long dark hair and distinctive ornate attire. Beside him stands a golden deity murti with a tall jewelled crown, garlanded in red and orange flowers, holding a sceptre-like staff and wearing a golden-yellow sash, and to the right a second golden murti in a pink and gold crown with a white rope-like staff and floral garlands. Gold lattice drapery and red fabric frame the scene.2014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10