Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Outdoor photo on a hillside site with a grassy patch and a corrugated metal shelter on bamboo poles behind. A figure on the left wears a flowing saffron-orange robe with long dark wavy hair and stands facing a man in a light green short-sleeved shirt and brown trousers who stands barefoot near center. Beside him a woman in a green floral sari and another in red stand among onlookers. A gilded palanquin-style structure with ornate gold carving sits at the back left, and white-clad men and other devotees crowd the background under a partly cloudy sky with rocky hills.

More like this

Open the gallery
Outdoor scene at a hillside site with bare rocky hills behind and a corrugated metal roof shelter with bamboo supports on the right. A tall figure with long, swept-back dark hair stands at centre-left, wearing a loose saffron-orange robe draped over the body, bare-footed, smiling and facing a group. Around him, several men in white ritual kurtas and dhotis stand, a man in a white shirt presses his palms together in greeting, and a man in a patterned shirt and dark trousers stands near a woman in a green and yellow sari holding a child's hand. A young boy in a pink top and a girl in pink are nearby. Behind them, a large banner shows a robed saint figure against a red-orange background, and a small thatched roof structure stands at the back. The scene suggests a welcoming reception at the site.2008-11-11 +1 copiesOutdoor photo on a grassy hillside clearing beside a corrugated-roof bamboo shelter. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap draped over the body and faces away from the camera, bare-shouldered, with a small mark on the upper arm. Facing them, a white-haired older man in a pale pink shirt and white dhoti stands near a woman in a red sari with gold border and glasses, while a woman in a grey blouse with a rudraksha-style mala and a man in a checked shirt look on. A woman in a green and pink sari with a long side braid stands with her back to the camera. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis stand, and a cameraman films at left. At the left edge, a large printed banner shows a seated figure in saffron robes against a red backdrop, set on a wooden structure.2008-11-11An outdoor photograph on grass at a hillside site with a corrugated-roof shelter behind. A figure in long flowing orange robes with shoulder-length dark hair stands at left, facing a group. A woman in a green floral sari bends down touching the ground by his feet, while a woman in a pink top with a long braid and a woman in a red sari with gold border stand nearby, with men in white shirts and white dhotis watching. A decorated golden palanquin-style float with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure stands in the background. The figure's identity is not established by appearance, so this is a devotee's pranam scene; the a person field is set to unsure.2008-11-11Outdoor scene on grass beside a rocky hill and corrugated metal shelters. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, stands at left gesturing mid-conversation, with a rudraksha mala visible; his distinctive long hair and saffron clothing are appearance cues, so this is a probable Swamiji candidate in person. Nearby, men and women in white ritual dhotis and shirts, and a woman in a blue-grey sari with a pendant, stand around; a woman in a green floral sari bends forward to touch feet in respect, while a girl in a pink dupatta and yellow skirt watches. A decorated ornate float or palanquin behind carries a printed portrait of a saint with white hair and orange robes against an orange backdrop. Several people are visible in the crowd.2008-11-11Outdoor scene on a grassy slope with rocky hills behind and a corrugated metal shelter at right. A tall man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange wrap over his shoulders and stands barefoot at left, appearing to be the honoured guest. Behind him, a man in white dhoti and shirt stands with hands folded. In the centre, a man in a cream shirt bends forward with his hands near the ground, touching earth at a fresh dug site. A woman in a green saree with gold bangles and a child clinging to her stand nearby, and a family group with a small child in a brown top watches. A framed portrait of a bearded figure in orange robes is set on a small structure at upper centre, and a red and white cloth lies on the ground at left. Several onlookers in white and checked shirts fill the background.2008-11-11Outdoor photo on a grassy site near a rocky hill, with corrugated-metal shelters and a small canopy with a banner. A woman with long dark wavy hair in an orange sleeveless robe and orange wrap stands at left, facing a group of people. A man in a grey camouflage shirt and black trousers bends forward to touch the ground in front of her. Nearby, a man in folded hands wears a white shirt, and others wear white dhotis and kurtas or pale shirts. A woman in a green saree stands at right with a child on her hip, and another child is at centre. A cameraman with a video camera wears white. Roughly fifteen to twenty people are visible.2008-11-11Outdoor scene at a rural site with a corrugated metal roofed shelter and scrubby hills behind. A tall figure with long dark hair and a swept-back look, wearing an orange saffron wrap over bare shoulders, stands in the left foreground with their back partly to the camera. Nearby, a man in a white shirt and dhoti bends low, and another man in white kneels on the grass with his head lowered in a gesture of reverence. Around them, devotees stand watching: a man in a pale blue shirt, a woman in a grey sari with a beaded necklace, a man in a white shirt with a mala, a woman in a red sari with gold jewellery, and girls in pink and maroon clothes. A large banner on the left shows a saffron-clad figure seated on a red throne. Several other people in white dress stand behind.2008-11-11Outdoor photo at a temple or ashram gathering on bare ground beside a corrugated-roof pavilion and a hill. A tall figure with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange wrap and stands at left, holding a mala-like cord, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a phone. A woman in a grey sari and a woman in red sari with a white flower in her hair stand with a young girl in a floral top. A woman in a green floral sari bends forward, a small child in a floral dress holding her hand. A woman in pink shawl and yellow skirt stands at right among other men and women. Behind them a golden ornate palanquin-style carriage displays a framed portrait of a bald man in white robes seated with a raised hand. Several onlookers stand in the background.2008-11-11Outdoor photograph on grass before a corrugated-roof bamboo shelter on a rocky hillside. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange wrap stands barefoot at left, bare-shouldered and facing right, with a ceremonial gold-toned necklace visible. A man in a light shirt kneels and touches the figure's feet while women in a magenta and a red sari bend forward or stand nearby. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand behind, one holding a phone. At left a cameraman films and a large framed devotional portrait of a seated saffron-robed teacher on a red cloth stands on a decorated golden altar. The scene reads as a ritual honouring, padapuja-style.2008-11-11Outdoor photograph at a hillside site with rocky hills behind and a corrugated metal shed with bamboo poles. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe stands center-left, extending a hand toward a boy in a bright floral shirt and glasses, who is held by hands from men in white. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis and a man in a plaid shirt stand together; a woman in an orange sari and a braided woman appear at the lower left, and a cameraman with a video camera stands in the background. The scene resembles a blessing or greeting. The long-haired figure in orange is an appearance-based candidate for the teacher, but the image is not clear enough to confirm this.2008-11-11Outdoor photo at a rural ashram-style site under a corrugated metal roof on bamboo poles, with rocky hills behind. A long-haired man in an orange wrap stands barefoot on grass at left, his back partly turned, with a figure-linked label of a Swamiji (probable): he has long swept-back hair, an orange wrap and a dark bead necklace, cues consistent with the page's account of a visit. A woman in a red and gold saree with jasmine in her hair bows low and touches his feet, a traditional gesture of respect. Nearby, a man in a light blue shirt, men in white shirts and dhotis, a woman in a grey saree with red beads, a girl in a white top and a man in white with folded hands look on. A printed portrait of a seated saffron-robed teacher stands on a stand at left.2008-11-11A photograph taken under a corrugated metal canopy outdoors on a grassy hillside with rocky outcrops behind. A long-haired man bare-chested in an orange-saffron shawl and wearing a thick white flower garland sits on a mat, gesturing with one hand while a woman in a white saree with an orange border and a man in white dhoti and shirt stand close. Around them, devotees in white clothes and orange shawls stand and sit, some with folded hands. Flower petals, fruit and offerings lie on cloth nearby, a plastic water bottle and a red woven basket sit in the foreground, and a decorated golden cart or float with a framed photo is visible at the back.2008-11-11