Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne (peetha) on a dimly lit stage, one hand raised in a gesture. Golden lion figures flank the throne, and a gilded backdrop with a carved halo-like frame stands behind it. Two staffs lean beside the throne. Yellow and white spotlights beam across the stage. Two dark silhouettes of audience members sit in the foreground at the bottom edge. The figure is a clear stage presence; the appearance-based cues (long hair, orange robes, rudraksha mala, throne) are present, so this is a probable Swamiji in person on stage.

More like this

Open the gallery
December 17 20172017-12-17A man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne on a stage, raising one hand in a mudra. The golden throne has carved lion figures and a decorative backrest, flanked by tall gilded staffs. Bright white and yellow spotlights and beams illuminate the scene against a dark background, and a few audience members' silhouettes are visible at the bottom edge. The man wears rudraksha beads and has long hair and a tilak on his forehead, with appearance cues that are consistent with the page's reference to a person but not conclusive enough to confirm his identity.2017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits in lotus pose with hands raised in a mudra on an ornate golden throne flanked by carved lion figures, with a golden staff leaning at the left. Bright white and yellow stage spotlights beam through haze across a dark stage. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated central figure, identified by the saffron robes, long hair and rudraksha cues. A carved golden deity murti panel is set behind the throne.2017-12-17A seated man in an ornate golden throne (peetha) is lit by a bright spotlight on a dark stage. He wears orange-red robes, a rudraksha mala necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. A golden sceptre and staff stand beside the throne. Dim silhouettes of audience members appear in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair and orange-red robes with rudraksha malas, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17A lone seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne on a dark stage. The throne has a carved golden backrest with a central arch, flanking lion sculptures and a step platform. A tall gold staff leans beside the throne. The figure wears a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace, with long dark hair, and his hands are raised in a teaching gesture. Strong spotlights in white and yellow beams cut across the scene.2017-12-17A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with carved lion figures and a tall gilded back panel on a dark stage. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders. Two gold staffs stand beside the throne, and bright white spotlight beams cut through the haze from both sides. The figure's hands are raised in a mudra. Audience members are barely visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2017-12-17A figure in orange-saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate ceremonial necklace sits cross-legged on a large gilded throne with carved lion armrests and an ornate backrest, lit by bright spotlights on a dark stage. Two ceremonial staffs with ornate tops stand beside the throne. The throne is illuminated in golden light while beams cut across the haze above. The silhouette of a person's head is visible in the lower foreground of the stage. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, raising one hand in a blessing gesture.2017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17December 17 20172017-12-17A man in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion figures and a golden arched backrest on a dark stage. He raises one hand in a gesture while shafts of white and yellow stage light fall around him. Two long staff-like rods stand beside the throne. Audience silhouettes are visible at the bottom edge. a person: long hair and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, seated on the throne in a stage presentation.2017-12-17