December 05 2011 - Nithyanandapedia

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December 05 2011

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A photograph of a richly decorated deity murti seated on a throne-like altar in a festival procession setting. Two figures sit side by side: the larger one wears an orange turban-like crown, gold ornaments and an orange-and-red garment, while the figure beside wears a red and green sari with gold jewellery. Both are draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves in layered bands. A glowing gold silver halo or arch rises behind them against a red backdrop, with banana leaves framing the sides. Red satin cloth covers the base. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.

A decorated deity murti of a goddess seated with a child figure on her lap, set before a dark red satin backdrop framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white blossoms. The murti wears an orange and gold sari with a green border and gold jewellery, and a gold crown sits behind. Colourful painted panels with floral and geometric patterns flank the altar, and banana leaves stand at the sides. No physical people are visible.

A photograph of a festive procession shrine lit at night, framed by tall painted cloth banners in red, green, blue, yellow and orange with white dove motifs and floral patterns. Two small deity murtis are seated at the centre of a red-draped platform, dressed in red and orange garments, encircled by thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and a golden crown-like arch behind them. Banana leaves stand at either side. Two bare-footed attendants or devotees are not clearly visible.

December 10 2007

December 10 2007

May 03 2012

A night photograph of a decorated shrine with two seated deity murtis draped in dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and strings of blossoms hung on pillars behind. The central figure wears a red and gold crown, while the figure beside it wears a dark crown and a jewelled necklace, with an orange cloth draped over. A large floral mala and bouquet of red roses cover the front, and lit oil lamps stand on brass stands at the sides. No physical people are visible.

Night photograph of a shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and flowers in red, orange, yellow and white. At the centre sit two deity murtis: a gold-faced figure in a red turban and white garland, and a second figure with a dark cap and gold ornaments, both seated on a raised platform. A large red and green flower decoration with a gold yantra-like design is placed before them. Oil lamps glow at the sides. No physical people are visible.

A photograph of a decorated deity murti. The main figure wears a red turban-style crown and bright silver jewellery, with one hand raised in a blessing gesture. A second figure beside it wears an orange-gold garment and a crown, with garlands draped across both. Red and white garland strands hang in the background, and an offering of flowers rests at the centre. No physical people are visible.

Night photograph of a decorated shrine with two metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, both adorned with heavy garlands of red, yellow, orange and white flowers and layered jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown and holds a hand raised in blessing; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and an orange cloth. Below them, a large flower-covered mound of red, orange and white blossoms is arranged as an offering. Strands of marigolds and flower strings hang on the stone wall behind, with small oil lamps flanking the base. No people are visible.

April 23 2013

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A deity murti of a saint figure in a gold-framed shrine, dressed in a saffron-brown shawl with a crown and ornate silver necklaces, is garlanded in red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers. Below it stands a brass kalasha with a coconut and green leaves, also garlanded, and a white cloth drapes the base. Two tall brass oil lamps with flames flank the shrine against a dark curtain. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.