December 22 2006 - Nithyanandapedia

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December 22 2006

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Two gilded metal statues sit on lotus-base pedestals against a white tent backdrop. The left statue is a four-armed deity murti in white and gold dhoti-style clothing with a gold-and-white head cloth, wearing a large jewelled gold necklace with green and red stones, and holding a trident-like staff in one hand. The right statue is a seated female deity murti in a red and gold sari with a jewelled necklace and a crown-like headdress. At the left edge, a person in saffron/orange cloth is partly visible, and at the right edge another person in a grey sweater and white dhoti stands beside the statues.

Two golden deity murti statues sit cross-legged on raised golden pedestals in front of a white tent-like backdrop with a red banner reading 'All are Welcome' and a website address. The murti on the left has multiple arms, wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and a matching gold-striped head wrap, and is adorned with a heavy gold necklace set with red and green stones and a white flower garland. The murti on the right wears a crown, a red and purple sari with gold border, a white garland and gold jewellery, and holds a ceremonial object in one hand. The statues are the only figures; there are no physical people.

November 23 2016

Two bronze-gold deity murtis seated side by side, decorated with white jasmine garlands. The left figure wears a gold-bordered white crown and a white and green sari, holds a ceremonial ritual object in one hand and makes a blessing gesture with the other, wearing a red-and-gold beaded necklace. The right figure wears a tall crown, an orange and gold blouse and a deep green skirt, with a pearl and green beaded necklace. Behind them a golden standing figure stands near a red cloth and brass lamp stand, and a white easel board is visible on the right. Setting appears to be an indoor hall with the murtis as the main subject.

Three gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a draped red cloth on a stage. Each figure wears a red and green silk garment, white jasmine garlands and pink flower garlands, and crowns. The murti on the left holds a lotus-like object, the central figure holds a trident-like staff with a crescent ornament, and the right figure holds a vina and lotus. Behind them a white tent backdrop and a red, yellow and green festoon decorate the scene. No physical people are visible.

Photograph of two golden metal murti statues seated side by side on a raised green-draped platform under a gold-framed arch. The left figure is a four-armed deity with a jeweled crown, white and gold dhoti, layered gold necklace and white jasmine garland, holding a trident-like staff and a mudra hand. The right figure wears a tall jeweled crown, gold necklace, red-and-gold garment and white garland, seated with one hand raised. Behind them hang striped red, maroon, yellow and green flower garlands with decorative leaf-shaped panels. The background shows a white draped canopy. No physical people are visible.

A photograph of a pair of gold-toned murti statues of a deity couple seated on a decorated pedestal, shown in close view under a stone canopy. The male figure wears a white and red turban, red and gold dhoti-style garments, ornate white beaded necklaces and bracelets, and holds a ritual staff with a finial in one raised hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a red and orange choli, a white flowing skirt, layered gold and white necklaces, a jewelled crown and earrings, and rests one hand on the male figure's shoulder. Both are adorned with white flower garlands, red flowers, and a jewelled Shiva lingam-style emblem on the base. A white cloth backdrop is visible behind them.

Three gilded metal murtis of goddesses seated on lotus pedestals on a dark red draped table in front of a white backdrop. The left figure holds a bell and a small lamp-like object and wears a green and red sari with gold border and a white beaded necklace. The centre figure, with a crescent ornament on the crown, holds a trident-like implement and a drum-like object and wears a red and purple sari. The right figure plays a stringed instrument resembling a veena and wears a green and pink sari with a pearl necklace. Behind them is a striped and red decorative textile with silver trim. No people are visible.

A photograph of three golden metal deity murtis seated on lotus pedestals on a draped red cloth. The left figure holds a lotus and a small lamp and wears a green and red sari with gold border; the central figure, wearing a crescent-topped crown, a garland necklace and a purple and red garment, holds a trident-like staff and other implements; the right figure, with an ornate crown and a red and green sari, plays a stringed instrument (veena). Flower garlands in red, pink and silver hang at the upper left, and a white backdrop lies behind. The figures are statues, not people.

Three life-sized metal utsava murtis seated together on a gilded throne-like seat, dressed in orange and maroon silk with jewelled necklaces and crowns. The central figure has four arms, holding a damaru-like drum and a trident-like implement, and wears a dark green blouse with a maroon shawl. The figures are deity murtis, not living people. A glimpse of white light and greenery shows behind them. Festival setting.

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Three gilded metal deity murtis sit side by side on a red cloth-draped platform, each on a lotus pedestal and decorated with white jasmine garlands and pink and purple flowers. The central figure wears a crescent-moon crown and a red garment with a gold necklace, and holds a trident-like emblem. The figures on either side wear crowns, gold necklaces, green and red silk garments. Behind them hang striped maroon, white and yellow floral decorations and a white backdrop. No people are visible.

Two bronze deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform draped in red cloth, with flower garlands and offerings in the foreground. The figure on the left, in a white shawl with gold trim, a pearl-and-red-stone garland and gold necklace, holds a trident-like staff and a small drum or ritual implement across its hands. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, red and gold dress and a red-and-white sacred thread, holding a trident. Behind them stand a multi-tiered pillared structure painted in pink, blue and yellow, and a white-and-red striped wall. No physical people are visible.