Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
October 03 2011

More like this

Open the gallery
October 03 20112011-10-03A golden deity murti is decorated with dense garlands of marigolds, roses and white jasmine in orange, yellow, red and white, with green leaves. The central figure wears an ornate gold crown set with green and red stones, a red and gold blouse, layered gold necklaces and a purple silk drape with gold coin-style ornaments. A second, smaller golden deity murti with a crown appears partially at the right edge.2012-04-05A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess is seated and heavily decorated with concentric arcs of marigold and white jasmine garlands in orange, yellow and red. She wears an ornate golden crown set with green stones, a red blouse, layered gold necklaces and a purple silk drape with a large golden breastplate of jewelled pendants. A second decorated metal figure with a jewelled headdress is partly visible at the right edge. The garlands frame the image and a gold canopy is visible at the top. No physical people are visible.2012-04-05November 17 20132013-11-17A golden deity murti decorated for worship, with a tall jewelled crown set with red, blue and green stones and a golden face with large eyes. Thick garlands of orange and yellow marigolds with green leaves drape the shoulders, over pearl and gem necklaces and ornate earrings. It wears an orange and gold brocade garment, and a golden staff or weapon rests at the left side. A purple backdrop and gold panels surround the figure.2014-05-19May 19 20142014-05-19A photograph of a deity murti, a metal face with a red bindi, dressed in a crown-like headdress set with green and red stones, a red garment and heavy jewelled necklaces with gold coin ornaments. The figure sits amid dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, with a purple silk cloth draped below. A partially visible person in a green garment stands at the left edge. The image shows only the murti and garlands, not a ritual being performed.2012-04-05A golden deity murti of a goddess seated and richly decorated with garlands of red roses, white jasmine, yellow marigolds and purple flower strands arranged in a rainbow-like arch behind it. The murti wears a black crown with a white floral ornament, a crescent moon motif and a red-jeweled band, plus layered gold necklaces set with green and red stones and an orange-red garment with a brown shawl. Its raised golden hand holds a ritual object, and the setting appears to be a temple abhishekam or alankaram decoration.2013-11-16 +2 copiesA golden deity murti. It wears a purple velvet crown with a crescent moon and a jewelled tiara, plus a purple velvet bodice with large jewelled collar, emerald-style gem and heavy gold necklaces. Its hands are raised in mudra gestures against the flower backdrop, indicating a puja or abhishekam setting at a temple altar.2014-11-30 +1 copiesOctober 02 20112011-10-02Close-up photograph of a copper-toned deity murti adorned for worship. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown studded with rudraksha beads and red and green stones, a heavy layered necklace of diamond-like stones and emerald-green accents, and a long rudraksha mala. A magenta garment shows beneath the jewelry. The raised right hand displays an abhaya-mudra palm with a carved wheel symbol, and the left hand rests near the waist. Garlands of white and red roses, green leaves and yellow marigolds frame the figure against a gold-embossed backdrop with a dark background. No people are visible.2013-10-15April 05 20122012-04-05