Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A seated figure in an orange-red sannyasi robe with a bare chest and a large gold-and-rudraksha style necklace extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl with printed text, both with palms joined in a darshan blessing. Behind them stands a silver trident and a gold ornament on a red throne, with striped panels in the background.

More like this

Open the gallery
July 14 20142014-07-14September 03 20142014-09-03September 02 20142014-09-02A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red saffron shawl and gold ornate necklace placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a crown-like tied knot, and wears a gold necklace with a pendant, with a gold lion-head ornament and a silver ceremonial staff beside him. The kneeling devotee, bare-chested with a white dhoti, wears a thick rudraksha mala of orange-red beads and a silver bangle, with his palms pressed together. Red drapes and gold curtains form the backdrop. a person is shown as the seated figure, giving blessing to the kneeling devotee in a ritual setting.2014-07-14July 14 20142014-07-14September 03 20142014-09-03September 03 20142014-09-03May 13 20142014-05-13September 03 20142014-09-03A seated man with long dark hair swept back, wearing a rust-orange dhoti-style wrap, a gold ceremonial necklace of beads and a sandalwood tilak on his forehead, reaches out and presses his palm onto the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and an orange-and-white shawl printed with script, and holds up one hand palm-forward in reverence. Behind them stand a golden cobra-entwined staff, a gold ornamental figure, a peacock-feather fan at left, and a silver standard against a deep red drape. The seated man has distinctive long hair, ornate gold necklace and orange wrap, matching the Swamiji (probable) presentation, giving the blessing role of a teacher.2014-07-25A seated figure in a rust-orange wrap and a rudraksha-style beaded mala with a gold necklace extends his right arm to lay his palm on the bowed head of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl. The devotee has his hands raised and a silver wristwatch visible. Behind them are gold-and-red drapery, a silver staff or ceremonial rod and a gilded throne-like seat with ornate golden carvings. The seated figure's appearance and distinctive ornaments are consistent with a person giving a blessing; the kneeling devotee is a devotee receiving it.2014-07-14May 03 20142014-05-03