September 20 2013 - Nithyanandapedia

Nithyanandapedia

September 20 2013

More like this

Open the gallery

Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate gold arch against a red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold sash, a rudraksha-style bead mala and layered ceremonial jewellery, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown, a red garment and a white and silver necklace, with garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers draped on both. Brass and jewelled ritual items sit in the foreground. No physical people are visible.

2010-09-07 +1 copies

A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis, one with a red turban and a trident held in a raised hand, the other in a blue sari with a conical jeweled crown, both adorned with layered ornate necklaces, earrings and garlands, set before a fiery orange-red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figures are statues, not living people, and no physical people are visible.

July 07 2013

A photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated side by side in front of a green silk backdrop framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange and green turban with a jeweled ornament, a trident and a snake-entwined staff in one hand, and a raised palm. Beside him is a consort figure wearing a black and red decorated crown with a tassel, a purple sari, multiple gold necklaces and yellow and red flower garlands. Both are heavily adorned with jewelry and garlands.

March 14 2013

Close view of two golden metal murti of a deity couple seated before a bright orange silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male murti wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a trident in one raised hand, and layered gold and beaded necklaces with a red garment. The female murti wears a jeweled conical crown, pink and green sari with gold border, heavy multi-strand jeweled necklaces and large earrings. Both are garlanded with red flower garlands and holding ritual objects, consistent with a temple pada puja setting. No physical people are visible.

2013-04-05 +1 copies

Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold shawl, a rudraksha mala and layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a trident-like staff in one raised hand and a pendant in the other. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring and a heavy beaded necklace over a red garment. Yellow and purple flowers and a red velvet drape form the background.

Golden-bronze murti of a deity pair seated together, shown in a close frontal view against a gold-framed arch and beige draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with jewelled ornaments, holds a trident and a snake-topped staff, and has a beaded rudraksha-style mala and heavy gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a gold saree with red border, a red and white flower garland and a layered necklace. Both are adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and jewelled ornaments. A brass offering tray with lamps is visible at the bottom edge.

Close-up photograph of a pair of ornately decorated deity murti. The figure on the left has a gold trident in one hand, an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment and many layered silver-toned necklaces and garlands. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a yellow-orange sari with a purple lower garment, layered necklaces and red, yellow and purple flower garlands. Both have gilded faces and jewelled ornaments. No physical people are visible.

A photograph of two metal murti images of deities seated before a gold brocade backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban with a tilak, a red-and-gold ornate necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a small kalasha-like object; the figure on the right wears a red blouse, layered gold necklaces, a tall crown and holds a lotus-stem-like sceptre. Both are adorned with yellow and pink marigold garlands and green leaves. A decorated gold metal vessel with flame-shaped motifs sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible.

Photograph of a pair of golden-bronze metal murtis seated against an orange and gold brocade backdrop with gilded arch. The left figure is a male deity with a red turban, a trident held in one raised hand, and a rudraksha-style bead mala and garlands. The right figure is a female deity wearing a jewelled crown with a black fabric base, a maroon sari, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a flower garland. A small green parrot perches on her raised hand, and she holds a lotus-like staff. Both figures are decorated with white and red garlands and ornate jewellery. No physical people are visible.

A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis standing before a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a green garment, a silver-jewelled necklace and large jewelled earrings, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces, bangles and a garland of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. The murtis are adorned with jewels and marigold-style garlands, and their faces are painted with bindi and lip colour.