Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a large seated congregation inside an indoor hall. Most attendees wear white shirts or kurtas with rudraksha malas, and several have vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. In the front row, a man in a white kurta and rudraksha mala sits beside a man with a red shawl and a man in a saffron-orange robe. Behind them, rows of seated devotees fill the space, many in white, with a few in dark or patterned clothing. A figure in a saffron-orange robe sits in the front centre, and a sannyasi-style robe appears among the seated group. No one in the image is identified by face.

More like this

Open the gallery
January 01 20132013-01-01A large seated audience fills an indoor hall, many people dressed in white kurtas and shirts with red or orange shawls draped over their shoulders, several wearing rudraksha malas. Foreground devotees in white and pale saffron look upward toward a stage out of frame, while behind them rows of participants sit on chairs and mats. A few people wear dhotis with gold borders and a man in the lower right wears a pale orange kurta with a red tilak. The scene appears to be a satsang gathering with heavily packed seating, and the hall shows metal stanchions and red chairs on the right.2012-10-14A photograph of a large seated audience inside a hall during a satsang or discourse. Men in white dhotis and shirts sit on striped mats and cloth, with several men in orange shawls at the back and women in colourful saris along the left. A few men wear rudraksha malas. Metal barrier poles stand in front of the rows.2012-05-19 +1 copiesA packed indoor satsang hall where a large seated audience of devotees fills the floor on colourful striped mats. Most men wear white dhotis and kurtas, some with saffron or red shawls, rudraksha malas and forehead marks; a few wear coloured shirts. A man in the front centre has a vibhuti or sandal mark and a rudraksha mala, and a man on the right wears a white angavastram over bare skin. Many people are seated with eyes closed or looking forward, attending a discourse. Paper name badges hang on several chests. A pink wall, a small framed picture and a stage-like backdrop appear behind the crowd, with a mounted screen at the far left. No a person candidate is clearly visible in the crowd.2017-05-21A photograph of a seated congregation at a satsang or discourse, with devotees on an orange cloth. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala sits with eyes closed in meditation, beside a younger shaved-headed man in white with a rudraksha mala and a bangle. Behind them, rows of men in white, cream and beige shirts sit with hands folded or in namaste. A metal railing runs along the top of the frame. Visible text in the bottom right corner reads a copyright credit that is not transcribed.2010-09-02June 17 20122012-06-17May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesA seated assembly of devotees in a hall during a satsang or discourse. In the foreground, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits with palms pressed together in prayer, beside a shaved-headed man in white with gold-bordered dhoti and vibhuti on his forehead. Rows of white-clad devotees sit on striped mats behind them, with a few in orange, and more people seated at the back of the hall. Metal stanchions divide the seating area and a red-orange cloth hangs on the left. Many attendees wear white kurtas or dhotis and some carry rudraksha malas. No one is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues alone.2012-05-18July 01 20172017-07-01 +1 copiesMarch 07 20162016-03-07A seated group of devotees in a hall during a chanting session. In the foreground, a man with a shaved head and rudraksha mala wears a white dhoti with gold border and sits cross-legged. Beside him, a man with glasses and a white-haired man wear white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas. On the left, a young boy wears an orange robe and rudraksha mala. On the right, a man in a dark blue shirt sits on a pink mat. Behind them, rows of men in white shirts and dhotis, some with white or silver hair and forehead markings, and a few women and children sit attentively. A partially visible figure in orange robe is seen at the bottom edge.2016-08-17A seated audience fills a hall at a KAILASA satsang, with rows of devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, several wearing identity badges on lanyards. A bare-chested man with a sash-style yellow-orange cloth draped over his shoulder and a gold chain sits near the centre, while others wear orange and saffron shawls, blue shirts and green tops. A man in a white kurta wears a rudraksha mala. No individual candidate for a person is clearly identifiable from appearance, so no identity is claimed. The seated crowd is numerous, with many people visible across the frame.2017-04-02