Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with white bolsters and a table of religious prints, books and small items at the bottom. A man in a long-sleeved white shirt leans in toward a figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, who holds a pineapple in both hands. Two young women in white and a woman in a blue-and-green sari with a gold border look on from the foreground. A younger monk in saffron stands behind, with a standing fan and white-clad people at the back. Several people are visible, forming a small group. The orange-robed figure with long hair and rudraksha malas is a distinctive appearance-based candidate for a person, shown presenting or receiving an offering in a darshan-style setting.

More like this

Open the gallery
A seated man in saffron-orange clothing with long dark hair pulled back and multiple rudraksha malas holds up a whole pineapple while a group of devotees sits around him on a white cushioned seat. Several visitors in white and blue saris and white shirts lean in to look, one holding a small card, and an older man in a white shirt and a name badge is close by. In the foreground, a woman with a braid is seen from behind. A table at right displays books, pamphlets, framed pictures and small ritual items. A standing man in white and a figure in orange stand in the background, with a fan visible at upper left. The scene appears to be an informal blessing or darshan setting. Hue: orange robes, white garments, blue sari.2008-03-27A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with rudraksha malas and a long swept-back hair knot sits in front of a pineapple, holding a woman's hand that rests in his. A woman in a red-and-orange sari and gold bangles bends forward toward him while another woman in glasses watches on the left. Behind them a man in a light shirt holds a card, a shaved-headed young man in orange stands near, and a standing man in white shirt holds a rosary. Books and pamphlets are displayed in front on a white cloth, with a fan and red curtain in the background. This appears to be a healing and blessing session; a printed caption on the photo reads . The seated figure in orange with long hair and rudraksha malas is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues2008-03-27A seated figure in long dark hair and a saffron-orange sleeveless garment with rudraksha mala beads sits on a white-draped platform, holding a pineapple and a small offering while a crowd of devotees sits or stands before them with hands folded. Devotees in white, orange and blue saris and shawls are in the foreground, a man in white with a mala stands at centre, and a saffron-robed monk stands behind. Trays of sweets, rudraksha malas, bangles, and a bowl of laddus sit on a white cloth at lower right, with a red-and-white banner and wall curtain behind. Swamiji (probable) appearance-based label: the seated central figure with long swept-back hair, orange garment and rudraksha malas matches the page's claim of Swamiji offering healing and blessings, so the identification is probable rather than certain.2008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27A photograph of a darshan session in an indoor hall with red-and-white draped seating. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless garment and ornate gold necklaces sits on a red cushioned seat, holding a pineapple-shaped fruit while a shaven-headed young man in orange robes touches his forehead. Around them, devotees in white shirts and orange sashes stand and watch, including a woman in a pink top and a girl with a hair clip. Brochures and a tray of offerings sit on a white cloth at right. Fan and curtain visible in background. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable) seated, receiving blessing, with long swept-back hair, orange garment and gold necklaces.2008-03-25March 27 20082008-03-27A photograph of a darshan-style gathering. A long-haired figure in a sleeveless saffron/orange robe sits at right, holding a small bundle of green fruit or nuts and reaching toward a white bag. Devotees surround him: a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands center with palms pressed together and a red thread on his wrist; a woman in a white sari with an orange border and gold jewellery looks on at left; a man in an orange cloth with a shaved head stands behind. On the right, a table holds rows of small framed photos and printed items. Several people are seated in the foreground. The figure in saffron has long swept hair and distinctive saffron clothing, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2008-03-23March 23 20082008-03-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace hands a pineapple to a man in a beige shirt whose hands are clasped in greeting. Beside them, a woman in a red-and-gold saree and a woman in orange kneel with hands folded in prayer. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands together, and a fan is visible at top. Books and pamphlets are laid out on a white cloth on the right.2008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27March 27 20082008-03-27