Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a figure seated on a flower-decorated throne-like dais beneath a red canopy, framed by an ornate arched backdrop with patterned panels. The seated figure wears orange robes, a saffron head covering, and a white flower garland. Strings of white and yellow marigold garlands hang from the canopy, and red and orange flowers line the platform. Brass lamps and offerings such as coconuts and a kalasha-like vessel sit at the base in dim, spotlit surroundings. The figure appears as a person, seated in a place of honour in a ceremonial setting, shown with long hair under the head covering and an orange robe.

More like this

Open the gallery
A richly decorated stage shrine framed by an ornate silver-and-jewel arch with red and white floral garlands cascading from a red canopy. At the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a red head covering and a long white garland sits on a throne-like seat piled with marigolds and roses, with a flute-like object across the lap. Brass lamps, a metal vessel and pots holding offerings and flower petals sit in front, and stage spotlights beam from above. Only a printed or displayed image is visible behind the decorations; no living people are seen in frame.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A seated figure sits on a flower-decorated throne at the centre of a stage set with garlands and marigolds. The figure wears a saffron-orange garment and an orange head covering, with a white garland draped over the shoulders. Strings of white jasmine and marigold garlands hang across a red canopy above, and red and orange petals are scattered in the air. Purple light beams rise on both sides, and brass oil lamps and offering plates sit at the lower right. A devotee in red clothing is partly visible at the lower right edge, and a small group of seated devotees appears in the foreground. The image is a photograph from a ritual event with floral decoration and offerings.2017-08-14A photograph of an ornately decorated stage shrine lit by warm golden spotlights. A central seated figure sits on a flower-covered throne beneath a red canopy fringed with white jasmine garlands. The seated figure wears an orange-red head covering, a white garland and orange-saffron clothing, with hands resting in front. Marigold and rose garlands drape the platform, and brass oil lamps and kalasha-style pots with yellow and orange offerings sit at the front. To the right, a deity murti with a crown and a multicolored garland is displayed on a decorated platform. The side of the shrine is framed by silver-and-jewel patterned panels.2017-08-14A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a decorated throne canopied with red fabric and white jasmine-style garlands, framed by red and yellow marigold garlands and scattered flower petals. A long white garland hangs from the seated figure's neck, and a small rudraksha-style necklace and turban-like red headwear are visible. Strong vertical stage lights beam down behind the altar, which is backed by a large ornate tapestry with an arched design. Lit oil lamps and floral offerings surround the platform, with silhouetted attendees in the foreground. The scene suggests a ritual gathering in an illuminated temple hall.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban sits on a red-canopied throne within a floral shrine, draped with white jasmine strands and marigold and rose garlands. A white and red flower garland hangs over the chest. Brightly lit stage beams fall from above. To the right, a deity murti in an arched frame wrapped in yellow, red and green floral garlands. Copper vessels and offerings sit on the floor beneath the flower-strewn platform. Printed copyright text overlays the lower right corner.2017-08-14A photograph of an ornately decorated shrine-stage at night, lit by spotlights and haze. A seated figure in orange-red robes and a red head covering sits at the centre of a throne canopy hung with white jasmine strands, marigold and red flower garlands, and a long flower garland draped on the chest. Brass lamps, pots and offerings sit on the floor in front, and a second flower-decked deity murti in a rainbow-striped flower arch stands at the right. Hanging marigold strands and an ornate carved arch frame the scene. No people other than the seated figure are visible.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of an ornate decorated altar framed by a large arch covered in mirror-work and embroidery, with garlands of marigolds and white jasmine. A red canopy hangs over a central seated figure dressed in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white garland; the figure's features are not clearly identifiable at this resolution, and no reliable appearance cues are present. Bright white spotlights cut through the dark space. Flower-strewn platforms, brass lamps and a kalasha sit at the base, with a red-clad devotee partly visible at the lower left and a mirrored figure on a side pedestal at the right. Shown as a festival decoration for a Krishna Janmashtami stage setting.2017-08-14