December 23 2009 - Nithyanandapedia

Nithyanandapedia

December 23 2009

More like this

Open the gallery

A man in orange saffron robes and a white flower garland stands at left, applying red kumkum or vermilion with his fingers to the face of a golden deity murti. The murti is adorned with a crown, jewelled ornaments, a white flower garland and a red-and-gold garment, and is surrounded by yellow, red and purple marigold garlands. An ornate gold arch frames the scene. The man appears to be performing a puja or alankaram, with a single figure present in the frame.

December 26 2009

A photo of a temple ritual at a gold-framed shrine. A man with long dark hair and a white flower garland wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment with an orange-and-green shawl and touches the forehead of a golden deity murti with his right hand. The murti wears a crown, white jasmine garlands, a red-and-gold garment and a long braid. Yellow and orange marigold garlands drape the shrine, and a gold ceremonial staff stands nearby.

A man in an orange robe with long dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead reaches out to touch the nose of a large golden deity murti. The murti is adorned with a jewelled crown, pearl and gem necklaces, earrings and a red silk sari with gold border. Behind it stand marigold and chrysanthemum garlands in yellow, red and white, with green leaves and a gold-framed arch. The man wears a white garland over his shoulder and smiles as he performs the gesture. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and saffron robe, consistent with the page's description of the event.

December 23 2009

A figure in an orange saffron robe and orange shawl stands at the left, with long dark hair and a thin headband, reaching toward a golden-faced deity murti seated before a shrine. The murti wears an orange dress, gold necklaces, bangles, a jewelled headpiece and a crown-like ornament. Behind it hang thick garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, and an ornate gold arch frames the shrine. A brass plate is held at the left edge. The figure's posture suggests a ritual or padapuja. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, orange robes, and a shawl; the figure is in the foreground performing the ritual.

March 03 2011

2011-03-03 +1 copies

May 25 2013

2013-05-25 +1 copies

A photograph of a temple ritual in which a man in a sleeveless orange saffron garment stands at left, his long dark hair swept back, placing his hand on the forehead of a large gold-coloured deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown, gold ornaments and a red tilak, and is framed by thick garlands of yellow, white, red, purple and green flowers. Behind it stands a gold arched frame with red drapery, and a gold ceremonial lamp is visible at lower right. The stone pillars and carved ceiling of the temple hall surround the scene.

July 19 2016

A figure in an orange saffron garment with a long flowing black hair and a garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers around the neck stands at left, one hand raised and touching the face of a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall golden crown, golden ornaments and a golden necklace and is also draped with a multicoloured flower garland in yellow, white, red, purple and green. The setting is a gold-framed shrine with an ornate golden arch behind. Swamiji (probable) figure is the orange-clad man performing the act of worship at the murti, identified by long hair, saffron clothing and flower garlands.

A man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and a cream turban with a gold band stands at left, smiling as he touches the face of a golden deity murti with his right hand. The murti has dark hair, red lips and jewelled ornaments, and is decorated with red roses, white and yellow marigold garlands and green foliage. Ornate gold carved panels frame the scene behind them, and a brass lamp edge is visible at lower right. a person is a candidate for the man in orange, based on the saffron robe, turban and long hair; this is an appearance-based label only.