Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
November 21 2010

More like this

Open the gallery
A photograph of a deity murti standing on a raised orange-draped pedestal, adorned with a dense garland of marigold-style flowers in orange, yellow and red, and heavy silver-toned jewelry with a large necklace. A gilded ornate serpent-like figure with a hood stands at the left edge beside the pedestal. No people are visible in the frame.2010-11-12April 15 20132013-04-15 +3 copiesNovember 14 20102010-11-14A decorated festival palanquin at night, framed by ornate gold carved panels and draped in green and gold fabric. Standing within it is a metal murti of a deity wearing an orange-red turban, a heavy jewelled necklace, and a long garland of white flowers with red accents. The palanquin base shows red cloth. No people are visible in the frame.2012-05-06 +1 copiesNovember 21 20102010-11-21Three deity murtis are decorated on a raised platform for a festival display. The central figure, a Shiva murti with a trident, wears an orange-red head covering and a rich jewelled chest ornament. Flanking him are two female murtis in ornate silver-and-gold crowns and jewelled necklaces; the one on the right wears an orange-red silk sari with gold border. All three are draped in long garlands of yellow, orange, purple, red and green flowers. In front, a golden bull mount with red and green gemstone embellishments sits on a blue-draped stand. No people are visible; the statues are the only figures.2010-11-21A bronze deity murti of a standing figure is displayed on a golden peacock-shaped throne with an orange cloth backdrop. The figure wears a crown, layered silver necklaces and jewelled ornaments, and holds a staff-like object. It is draped with a garland of yellow, orange, pink, white, maroon and green flowers. Behind it hang dark blue curtains, and a carved stone panel sits at the left edge.2010-11-12November 19 20102010-11-19June 05 20122012-06-05 +1 copiesNovember 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi standing in a gilded arched shrine niche against a deep red curtain. The murti wears a tall golden crown, layered gold and silver jewellery, and long garlands of red roses and white flowers. A pink silk cloth drapes the base, with orange and yellow marigolds and red roses arranged in front. To the left a small brass figure sits beside a white flower garland, and on the right a brass oil lamp stands near a brass ceremonial fan. The scene suggests a festival shrine display; no people are visible.2019-04-22 +1 copiesMay 03 20122012-05-03 +1 copies