Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
November 25 2009

More like this

Open the gallery
Two decorated deity murti stand side by side within a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep maroon velvet backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban topped by a crown with a crescent moon, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a trident and a snake-topped staff. The female figure wears a purple and gold sari, a jewelled headdress and necklaces, and holds a lotus-like emblem. Both wear floral garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers, and a decorated tray with green and white offerings sits in front. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine.2009-11-25September 22 20092009-09-22January 14 20102010-01-14August 03 20102010-08-03A golden murti pair seated under an ornate golden arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a gold crown, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces with red stones, and holds a gold staff. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and purple flower garlands, and a gold kalasha-like offering stands before them. Gold oil lamps flank the sides. Statues only, no living people visible.2010-09-22Ornate gold-and-jewelled murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati pair in a gilded arched frame before a deep red curtain. The male figure wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a green garment, holding a trident and a damaru-like hand drum; the female figure wears a green silk sari, a crown and layered gem necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a golden kalasha sits at the front. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues, so no a person candidate is present.2010-10-10October 04 20102010-10-04 +2 copiesAugust 15 20102010-08-15April 30 20132013-04-30May 09 20132013-05-09 +2 copiesA photograph of a pair of gilded deity murti seated on a green-draped platform before a deep red curtain and an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange-saffron dhoti, an orange turban with a crown, a silver-and-jewelled chest ornament and multiple beaded necklaces; it holds a trident and a staff. The figure on the right wears a red-orange sari with gold jewellery, a jewelled crown and a large red stone pendant, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. In the foreground stands a brass oil lamp with a swan-shaped spout and a large ceremonial brass lamp on the right. Hanging gold lamps are visible at the bottom right.2010-10-12A photograph of a gilded deity murti pair framed by an ornate gold arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a crown, a rudraksha mala, a long gold necklace and a shield-like jewelled armlet, holding a trident and a small damaru-style object. The figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments, a red-orange sari, heavy silver and gem necklaces and large earrings. Both are decorated with long garlands of yellow, pink and purple flowers, and a brass plate with green leaves and white flowers sits in front. No living people are visible.2008-10-03