Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a golden-framed shrine with a deep red curtain showing two ornate deity murtis seated side by side. The figure on the left has a red turban and a gold crown, holds a trident and a gold staff, and wears a layered silver and gold necklace with a red garment. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, red and orange clothing, and a long necklace, with a flower garland of yellow and purple blossoms hanging beside them. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a ceremonial metal vessel with hanging decorations sits at the front.

More like this

Open the gallery
November 08 20102010-11-08A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a golden throne inside a temple shrine, framed by an ornate gilded arch and red drapery. The left figure wears a red and gold turban, a silver-jewelled necklace, earrings and a raised right hand, holding a trident-like staff; the right figure wears a white and gold sari, layered pearl and jewel necklaces and bangles. Yellow and red flower garlands hang over both figures, and a golden kalasha-like pot with green leaves sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides.2010-07-13December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded statues seated side by side on a white-draped platform before a red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garland of yellow and red flowers, holds a trident and a small drum-like object, and wears a broad gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, a dark red garment and layered pearl and gold necklaces, with a yellow and red garland. A large silver-toned peetha with a kalasha-like ornament sits below them, decorated with flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2011-07-31A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery. Two gilded deity murtis sit on a raised platform: the male figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a red crown and a white and red garland, while the female figure beside him wears a gold crown and a red sari with a heavy necklace. In front, a large shivalinga-style form in the centre is draped with a white cloth and red garment, adorned with a rudraksha-like necklace and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and flowers fill the lower left corner. No people are visible.2010-07-29October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesAugust 03 20102010-08-03A photograph of a shrine murti pair seated on a golden peetha within a gilded arched niche with a red velvet backdrop. The male deity figure wears a red and gold crown, a red and gold garment, a red-and-white ornamented necklace and a gold-tipped trident-like staff in one hand, while raising the other in blessing. The female figure wears a white and gold sari, layered pearl and gold necklaces, an ornate headdress and bangles, with one arm extended. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang over both figures. In front stands a golden kalasha-shaped vessel decorated with green leaves and red roses, and two tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. These are deity murtis, not living people.2010-07-13 +1 copiesTwo large metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform against a deep red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, heavy layered gold necklaces with green and red stones, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a purple and orange sari, and bangles and necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and jewelled earrings hang on a tray in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2010-09-15Two gilded statues of a divine couple are seated on a pink-draped throne before a deep red curtain within a gold-carved arch. The male figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with a green stone, and holds a trident. The female figure on the right wears a crown, layered ornate necklaces, and a purple and orange sari, holding a small staff. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands. Brass oil lamps flank the sides, and a decorative shield-like plate with jewelled hangings rests in front. This is a statue scene, not living people.2010-09-15Golden murti of a seated deity pair on a red satin draped throne within a gilded arched niche. The male figure wears a red and gold turban, a jewelled crown-like headdress, multiple ornate necklaces with a red gem, and holds ceremonial items in raised hands. The female figure beside him wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles. Garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers hang from the figures. A golden yoni-shaped pedestal or shivalinga base sits in front. Lit oil lamps flank the arch on gold stands, with red curtains behind. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-11-08A golden deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a trident and a small kalasha-like vessel. Beside it sits a female deity murti in a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures, and a silver bowl with small lamps or offering items sits in front.2010-09-15