Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph from a tented outdoor gathering with white draping and a fan. A long-haired man in a red sleeveless top and orange shawl, wearing a flower garland and gold bracelets, extends his hands in blessing over the bowed head of a devotee kneeling before him. Beside him stands a gold-and-silver trident and a seated figure with an orange cloth and flower garlands. Devotees in white and orange shawls kneel or stand around, some with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in orange presents a brass vessel. The long hair, orange-and-red garments, garland and ornamental gold align with the a person cues; the figure is presented as a candidate, and his role is a blessing giver.

More like this

Open the gallery
Outdoor festival photo under a white canopy at a Gurupoornima event, with a figure in a red-orange robe and orange shawl, a floral garland of green and pink flowers, and a long dark hair, extending both arms forward with palms down to bless a kneeling devotee. Behind him, a gilded throne with a silver trident and a kalasha-style brass object; devotees in white with orange shawls and garlands stand and kneel around him. Two more devotees in white with their heads lowered receive blessing in the foreground. A red carpet, flower strings and a loudspeaker are visible in the crowd area. The figure matches the a person appearance profile with long swept hair, orange-red robes, a garland and gold bangle, and is shown in a blessing posture.2009-07-07A photograph at an outdoor tent event with a crowd of devotees. A central figure with long dark hair wears a red and saffron sannyasi-style garment and a pink-and-green flower garland, extending his right hand in blessing toward the bowed head of a seated older man in white clothes. Nearby, a man in white holds a silver bowl, and silver ritual items including a trident-like staff sit in the foreground. Women in saffron and orange shawls and white saris stand behind, with fruit and flower offerings and a blue platform visible at left. The central figure matches a person appearance with long swept hair, saffron-red clothing, and a garland, performing blessing.2009-07-07A photograph taken under a white tented pavilion at a Guru Poornima gathering. A long-haired figure in a red-orange sleeveless garment and gold armlets reaches forward to touch the forehead of a man in white clothes who kneels with palms pressed together. Around them, devotees in white, orange and saffron stand and sit closely, some with hands folded. To the left, a large ornate gold-and-red throne or seat stands beside a gold kalasha-style vessel and a golden trident, with flower garlands hanging above. A saffron flag is visible at left, and a speaker and microphone sit near the throne. The scene suggests a darshan or blessing moment. Several dozen people are visible.2009-07-07A photo of a crowded outdoor event under a white tent with pink draped fabric and fans. In the centre, a long-haired figure in a red sleeveless top and orange shawl, wearing a green-and-pink flower garland and gold bangles, extends both hands forward toward a bald, older man in a white shirt who bends his head over a silver tray. Around them, devotees in white and orange clothes watch closely. In the lower left, a silver trident and orange cloth are visible.2009-07-07Photograph of a crowded outdoor tent event with white canopy and fans. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robe with a green and pink garland and gold bangles reaches out to bless a kneeling devotee in white clothes, touching his head. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, garland, gold bangles) is shown in a seated, dais-like position beside a silver trident (trishul). Around them devotees in white and orange shawls stand and kneel, with fruit offerings and flower garlands nearby.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07Outdoor event under a white tent with pink draped fabric and speakers. A long-haired man in an orange-red dhoti and a pale pink-and-green shawl sits on a golden throne-like seat, holding a silver trident and gesturing with his hands toward a brass bowl of rice held up by a bald elderly man in white. Around him, devotees in white shirts and orange saffron garments press forward, and women in white and orange sarees watch. A golden peetha and a gold-and-silver staff are at the left foreground. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan.2009-07-07A photo of a darshan event in a decorated hall with gold and floral backdrops. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold pendant leans forward, placing a hand on a seated devotee's head. Around him, saffron-clad young men wearing orange shawls and garlands stand nearby, while devotees in white and other clothes bow or sit, including an elderly woman in a white sari and a child. Patterned banners hang on the pillars behind.2008-07-17July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne holds a silver trident (trishul) in one hand while blessing a seated woman in a white sari with the other. The figure wears a red-orange garment with a shawl, a multicoloured flower garland, a gold bangle and a long swept-back hair style. Beside the throne, a man in white with an orange scarf sits, and devotees in white and bright saris sit on the mat below. A flower vase, a pedestal fan and a white tent canopy are visible. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne, adorned with a trident, garland and orange-red clothing.2009-07-07