Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Stage event with a large Kannada banner reading ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೯ (Anandotsava 2009) behind a gold-and-red ornate throne. A man in an orange tunic and orange turban stands centre-stage with a dark rudraksha mala and white flower garland, while an attendant in orange drapes a gold brocade shawl over his shoulder. To the right, a bearded man with long hair tied up in a bun, wearing an orange robe, looks on. The table front is decorated with orange and white marigold garlands, water bottles and name placards, and a microphone stands at right. Two framed portrait photos appear at the top of the banner. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the centre figure in orange turban and rudraksha mala, based on his turban, saffron clothing and mala, and he is receiving the shawl.

More like this

Open the gallery
December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A stage event under a white tent with a banner of Kannada text and five framed portrait photos across the top. Seated on gold-and-red thrones at a flower-decorated table, an orange-robed monk in an orange turban reads from a booklet. Standing centre, a man in an orange robe and orange turban holds a folded paper. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes holds a white paper, and at right a young man in an orange robe and orange garland holds a golden tray. Two other men in white shirts stand at left. Red carpet covers the stage floor, and a gold-framed deity image hangs at right.2008-12-31A stage event under a white tent with a large white banner behind, bearing Kannada text and five portrait photos at the top. On the stage, a bearded man in a brown-orange robe with a vermilion forehead mark holds a gold plate, while a younger man in an orange robe and a long-sleeved orange kurta-style garment stands at right presenting it. Beside them, a man in orange with an orange turban stands with his hands folded in front of a white-and-orange-draped table decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands. Behind, a seated man in orange sits on a gold-and-red throne-style chair, with another ornate gold chair beside. Two water bottles sit on the table, and a man in white shirt stands at far left.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Three saffron-robed men sit behind a long table draped with white cloth and marigold and white flower garlands, in front of a large banner with Kannada script and gold ornate chairs. The man on the left wears an orange head cloth and holds an open book while speaking into a microphone on a stand. The central man in an orange turban, orange robe, and rudraksha mala smiles and sits with his hands folded. The man on the right has a long beard, a forehead mark, and orange robes, with his hands clasped. Water bottles and nameplates sit on the table.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Three seated men in saffron-orange robes sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones on a stage draped with a large saffron banner. The central man wears an orange turban, long dark hair, a rudraksha mala, and a red forehead mark, and gestures while speaking. The man on the left wears an orange head cloth and robe, and the man on the right has a full grey-streaked beard, orange robe, and red forehead mark. Orange and white flower garlands decorate the stage front, with water bottles and a nameplate in front of them. Behind them, a partly visible man in glasses sits on a chair. The central figure's identity is not established by any caption, so he is described by role only.2008-12-31A stage at an outdoor event under a white tent, with a long white banner behind it showing a Kannada title reading ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೮ and the name ನಿತ್ಯಾನಂದ ಧ್ಯಾನಪೀಠ, plus four framed portraits along the top. On the left, a bearded man in orange robes and a matching orange cloth walks toward the centre with a tray. In the centre, a person in an orange robe and orange headwrap holds a gold-coloured vessel out toward a bearded man in orange robes with a red garland, who reaches to receive it. Behind them, a man in white ceremonial clothes stands near a microphone stand. A seated figure in orange sits behind a white-draped table decorated with white flower garlands and orange and yellow marigold strings, with small name placards and water bottles on the table. Golden chairs stand in the background. Four people are physically visible.2008-12-31A stage ceremony at a Kannada-language event. Three saffron-robed men stand before a banner with large numerals reading 1006 and Kannada text. The man on the left wears an orange turban, a dark rudraksha mala and orange robes, and stands with hands folded. The bearded central man in orange-tan robes and a red forehead mark holds a flat tray with yellow flowers and offerings. The man on the right in orange robes and a gold chain receives the tray. Golden ornate chairs sit behind them, with marigold garlands along the front of the stage. Two small nameplates in Kannada and a portrait-like photo strip appear at the top of the banner.2008-12-31