Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
October 18 2011

More like this

Open the gallery
October 20 20112011-10-20Close-up of a golden deity murti pair before a gold-and-orange draped backdrop, with an ornate gilded arch above. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and a snake-entwined staff, wears a red-and-gold turban, a tilak on the forehead, a jewelled necklace and a kumkum-marked brow. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red sari with gold embroidery, heavy gemstone jewellery and a parrot-like green bird perched on a lotus stalk. Jewelled hands and decorated ornaments are visible; no physical people are present in the frame.2013-06-06Photo of two metal murti statues of deities in a temple shrine against a blue satin backdrop with gold arch trim. The figure on the left, a polished silver-coloured deity murti, wears an orange turban, holds a trident and a cobra-topped drum-like instrument, and is adorned with a rudraksha-style necklace and jewelled armlets. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a red-and-gold necklace and a red-rose garland, with a raised hand. Red rose garlands drape both figures. Stone walls frame the scene.2011-08-08Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side before an orange draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, with a trident (trishul) at his side and a raised golden palm, wears a red and gold turban, a rudraksha mala, a blue garment, and bright round ornaments. Beside him, the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large floral-patterned earrings, a layered necklace, and a garland of red roses. A green parrot perches between them, and fresh rose garlands and green leaves decorate the scene. The image shows statues, not living people.2013-09-18A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and an ornate jewelled collar, holds a trident and a gold damaru-like object, and is adorned with red flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a teal and gold garment, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a lotus stem. Flowers and a small gold lamp appear in the foreground. These are statues, not physical people.2009-06-04April 09 20132013-04-09Close view of two gilded metal deity murti statues against a shimmering gold cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and an orange sash, holds a silver trident, and has a red floral garland and an ornate embroidered jewelled garment. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and a red and gold sari, holding a small object in one hand. Strands of yellow and red flowers adorn both figures. The statues are not living persons.2011-11-27 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murtis stand in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a green sequined curtain. The figure on the left, holding a silver trident, wears an orange turban with pearl strands and a jewelled ornament, and has a bright jewelled hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a black crown set with jewels and holds a ceremonial flame-shaped staff. Both are draped in red and white flower garlands and wear elaborate gold necklaces. The murtis are statues, not living people.2012-05-10Golden processional or utsava murti images of Shiva and Parvati are seated in a gilded palanquin or ratha before a shining gold cloth backdrop. The left figure, with a green and red turban, holds a trident and wears orange cloth and red garlands; the right figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, gold necklaces and red flower garlands, holding a kalasha-like object and a lotus. Gold staffs and temple stone walls frame the scene. These are deity images, not living people, and no person is physically present.2011-12-28August 08 20112011-08-08November 27 20112011-11-27May 03 20132013-05-03