Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A seated figure on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold-patterned panels reads a folded white paper. He wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over one shoulder and a long rudraksha mala with a dark bun of hair, and a trident-like silver staff stands behind him among yellow flowers and green foliage. In front of him a man in a peach-pink shirt kneels and holds his hands together, with a lanyard card at his waist, while a woman in a yellow sari stands behind. Fabric-covered offerings and a wooden box with gold items sit in the foreground. a person: the seated figure has a long rudraksha mala and saffron cloth on a throne, consistent with the page, but facial and other appearance cues are not sufficiently distinctive to confirm identity.

More like this

Open the gallery
July 13 20132013-07-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala strands and a red-and-gold ornate throne smiles as he receives a folded yellow cloth from a bald, grey-bearded devotee in a white shirt with a red shawl and an event lanyard. Red-and-gold throne upholstery and green foliage frame the scene. Behind them, women in white and red saris stand and sit in the background of a ceremonial hall. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala. The image shows a devotee offering a gift to the seated teacher during a camp event.2016-05-06September 06 20152015-09-06A seated figure on a red cushioned throne is reading a small printed booklet held in both hands. He wears an orange-red shawl draped over the body, a long row of large rudraksha beads around the neck, and a horizontal white tilak on the forehead, with hair tied in a bun. Facing him, a man in a white shirt and trousers stands bent forward with palms pressed together in namaste, a wristwatch and bracelet visible. Behind them are a golden ornate backdrop, green leaves and yellow flowers, and a metal trident staff. A woman in a cream sari with a dark shawl stands at right. The figure's appearance is consistent with a person through the orange shawl, rudraksha mala and bun, presented as the seated teacher receiving a devotee.2015-02-01A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white tilak on the forehead, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white checked shirt with palms pressed together. Behind them stands a woman in a cream sari with a rudraksha mala, and a silver trident stands among green plants and gold garlands. A ritual blessing setting with a brass plate of offerings in the foreground.2015-02-01A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a horizontal white vibhuti mark on the forehead, rudraksha mala beads and a rust-red wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, holding a folded paper and reviewing it. Probable Swamiji seated in a Swamiji-style presentation with a rudraksha mala, rust-red wrap and long hair. Before him a man in a blue-and-white checked shirt bends forward, facing away from the camera, and seems to be handing over or receiving papers. Behind them a woman in a cream sari and rudraksha mala watches, and a green houseplant, a silver parrot-shaped finial, an orange cloth and a pedestal fan are visible. Gold-and-red floral decorations are visible in the background.2015-04-26A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala with a tan woven shawl sits before a golden statue of a reclining figure amid green potted bamboo and foliage. He has a white horizontal tilak with a red dot on his forehead and holds a small white paper in one hand while the other hand rests on a yellow fruit. In front, a bald man in a red shirt leans forward with his palms near the fruit. Behind on the left, a man with white and red forehead markings and beaded malas stands near a tray of offerings.2015-01-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with ornate gold necklaces sits on a red and gold throne, smiling with eyes closed, a red tilak on his forehead and gold armbands on his upper arm. A balding older man in a light checked shirt kneels before him holding a gold-framed document. A younger man with a red tilak and beaded mala stands behind, and a camera tripod is visible at left. Gold ornate throne carvings frame the scene. The seated man matches the a person cues of saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces.2016-07-04A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a bare left shoulder, a black thread necklace and long swept-back hair sits on a red velvet throne cushion, receiving a palm-to-palm gesture from an older man with grey hair in a white kurta and rudraksha-style necklace who holds a small white paper. A woman in white with a dark bun and gold nose stud kneels beside him. Behind them are gold deity murtis draped in red, pink and yellow garlands. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robe and black thread necklace, seated on a throne in the ritual setting.2011-12-05July 17 20112011-07-17A man in an orange saffron robe with a red bindi sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with carved details and a cushioned seat. Behind him a garland of yellow and purple flowers frames the throne. A man in a pale yellow kurta with a dupatta bends forward and places his hand on the seated man's head in blessing. Two women in light clothing stand to the right, one with her hands near her face in reverence.2009-12-08A seated figure in a red-maroon turban and an orange-and-green flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, holding a small printed card. Before him a man in a pale yellow-green collared shirt and an ID badge leans forward with palms pressed together in namaskar. A brass bowl with petals and offerings sits on a red cloth at the lower right, and a gold lion-like sculpture rests beside the throne. Banana leaves and a decorated pillar stand behind, with a few other people in white and a woman with a forehead mark in the background.2015-08-09