Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A stage event with children approaching a golden throne draped in marigold and jasmine garlands, with a red cushion. A seated figure on the throne wears white and a light shawl, with a rudraksha-style mala and garlands, and appears to be receiving the children. Children in traditional attire, including girls in blue, green, orange and yellow pavadai-style dresses and boys in white kurtas, carry plates and offerings toward the throne. A woman in a blue dress stands at the foot of the throne. Balloons in pink, purple, orange and blue decorate the backdrop, with flower garlands on the wall, and a patterned curtain behind the platform. Pink and blue balloons line the front edge of the stage.

More like this

Open the gallery
December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne draped with white and yellow flower garlands. The seated man wears a long saffron-toned shawl, white dhoti, and multiple colourful beaded garlands, with a red tilak on his forehead. Four women stand to the left: the one on the far left wears a white sari with an orange blouse and palms pressed together; the next wears a white sari with red border and presses her palms together; a third wears a red-bordered white sari; a young girl in a patterned dress stands between them. Behind is a backdrop of purple, orange and red balloons and floral decorations, with flower petals and gift packets scattered on the floor in front of the throne.2009-12-24January 01 20042004-01-01December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in an indoor hall with red curtains and a tall portrait backdrop. A man in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with his feet resting on a golden footstool. Seated on the floor before him are several devotees: a woman in a red sari, a woman in an orange sari holding a microphone, a man in white, and women in a turquoise top and a grey-and-white sari. A cameraman with a tripod stands at the left edge. A gold-framed object sits beside the throne and a gold vessel is on the floor.2011-11-26A stage event with balloons in many colours covering the backdrop. A seated figure with long dark hair wears a pale beige-gold wrap and sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with garlands and flowers. To the left, a child dressed as a deity figure with an elephant-headed form sits on the stage edge. A standing man in white dhoti and shawl stands with hands folded in namaste near the throne. Brass oil lamps sit before the throne, and scattered petals cover the floor. A dark red curtain hangs at the left side of the stage.2008-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a guru-honouring event. A seated figure with short dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap draped over an orange garment and a white-and-red floral garland. Her right hand is raised in blessing, and she is smiling broadly. Before her, a man in a cream-coloured embroidered kurta bows low with his hands joined and presses his forehead toward a brass tray of offerings. Another man in an orange sash stands at the right edge beside an ornate gold throne carved with figures, decorated with a red cushion, petals and garlands. Behind the throne, a striped purple-and-white draped backdrop is decorated with marigold and rose garlands, and bright yellow and red flowers are strewn across the platform.2008-07-17A photo from a stage programme in an ornate hall. On the left, a man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on a golden throne-like seat with maroon cushions, wearing orange-saffron clothing and a shawl, with flanking stone lion sculptures and painted pillars behind him. Swamiji (probable) is identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and his seated position on the throne. To the right, a gilded arch frames two decorated deity murti garlanded with red and yellow flowers. Four children sit on the floor in front, wearing turbans, flower garlands and colourful traditional outfits in pink, green, purple and maroon, with a blue ocean backdrop panel and an oil lamp nearby.2013-09-13