Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a ritual at a riverside event. A central seated figure wears a saffron-orange turban, orange robe, and multi-strand gold and bead necklaces, with sandalwood and vibhuti markings, holding a small pink flower while seated on a gold-framed red throne beneath a gold canopy. Before the figure is an orange cloth-covered table with a silver turtle (kurma) figure, a brass kalasha, a silver plate of fruit, oil and sweets, and marigold and pink flower garlands. A man in a white dhoti with a metal pail of milk kneels at the table, and a bare-chested man with tilak sits nearby. Around them, saffron-clad sadhus, a man in orange holding a camera, and devotees in pink and white stand close, with a video camera visible at upper left.

More like this

Open the gallery
A photograph of a ritual at an outdoor camp with a seated man in an orange-saffron robe, orange turban and a gold-and-beige beaded necklace, hands joined in prayer on a red-draped table. He sits on a red velvet throne under a gold umbrella. Before him stands a silver and brass puja setup with a metal pot of milk, brass vessels, a silver deity murti, fruit, marigold and petal offerings. A man in pink and a man in white clothing pour or offer liquid, while a young man in an orange shawl and bare-chested young attendants sit at the table and a cameraman stands at left. Devotees in orange and white crowd around in a festival setting.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A festive outdoor ritual scene at a riverside ghat during a Kumbh Mela event. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red cushioned seat beneath a golden canopy, wearing a long gold-and-orange garland and a rudraksha mala, hands folded in front of him. Nearby, a man in an orange shawl and gold necklace stands with hands clasped, and a bare-chested man in orange sits at the left beside a steel vessel of milk. A man in a pink shawl and white kurta stands at right with palms pressed together. On the red-draped table are a silver kalasha-style vessel, brass pots, fruit, flowers, a plate of oil lamps and a pink cloth. Television cameramen with a video camera and monitors stand at left among the crowd in orange and pink clothing.2016-04-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne during a puja at a riverside ritual site. He wears a long gold-beaded garland and a bead necklace, with orange armbands on his arms, and his palms are pressed together in front of him. Before him on a red-orange cloth sit a silver mirror-like tray, a silver deity figure of a turtle-shaped form, brass pots, a bowl of milk, a tray of fruit and flower garlands, and a plate of marigold petals and colourful offerings. Around him men in orange shawls, a man in a pink kurta, and a man in yellow stand close, some holding mobile phones, while a camera operator is visible at the left edge. Orange tilak marks show on some foreheads.2016-04-24A photograph of a ritual at an outdoor camp with an ornate gold umbrella-shaped canopy overhead and pink temple spires behind. A man in a saffron-orange turban and long gold-bead necklace sits on a red-cushioned gold throne, his palms pressed together while he receives offerings. Beside him, a man in an orange shawl with a long red-and-green sash stands with hands folded. A man in a pink shawl and white kurta pours liquid from a small vessel near the throne. On a red-draped table are a silver ritual vessel, a brass kalasha pot, a steel bucket, bowls of fruit, marigold and flower garlands and a silver deity figure. Several men with tilak marks and bare upper bodies sit to the left, some wearing rudraksha malas and orange scarves, and a cameraman is visible at the edge.2016-04-24A ritual scene at an outdoor camp. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy wears a rust-orange turban, orange robe, and a long rudraksha mala with gold necklace, his hands held over a brass kalasha and a silver figure of a turtle on a tray with marigolds, fruit and a copper vessel. Two men in orange and a man in pink shawl stand attentively, with a man in white at the right and a man with a forehead tilak at the back. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne performing the puja, with his distinctive turban, rudraksha and gold necklace as cues.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Outdoor ritual scene at a festival camp with red and orange flags and small pink temple shrines behind. A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a matching orange turban and layered gold-bead necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat under a golden umbrella with hanging gold ornaments, hands pressed together in greeting. Standing to the left, a man in orange robes with a vertical tilak and a shawl watches, and a bald man in an orange robe holds a mala. On the right, a man in white with a pink shawl gestures toward the seated figure. In front, a red-cloth altar holds a silver puja tray with a small silver deity idol, a brass kalasha pot, a steel pail of milk, fruit, marigold garlands and a flower-filled plate. A seated devotee in orange cloth and a man bare-chested with rudraksha beads sit at the table edge. Cameramen with video cameras stand at left.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Outdoor ritual photograph at a crowded riverside festival. A seated figure in a deep red-brown dress and an orange-saffron turban sits on a gilded throne-like chair with a golden canopy above, wearing a long beaded necklace and holding his hands together in prayer. Before him is a red cloth-covered table with brass vessels, a bowl of milk, a plate of fruit, marigold garlands, turmeric and kumkum dishes, and a small silver ritual object. An attendant in pink pours from a small vessel while another man in orange robes stands nearby. A man in orange with a sash kneels at the table, and devotees in orange and white press behind, many raising phones. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's cues are a turban, a saffron-orange garment and a ceremonial gold necklace, seated in an honoured pose on the throne-like chair with ritual offerings. Abhishekam-style offerings and aarti are being performed.2016-04-24