Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
December 26 2010

More like this

Open the gallery
Two large metallic deity murti seated side by side under a floral backdrop of yellow, purple, red and white garlands. The figure on the left, in a red turban and red garment, holds a golden trident in one hand and a jewelled hand gesture in the other, wearing rudraksha beads, gold necklaces and a crown with a crescent. The figure on the right, in a pink sari with a gold-and-silver crown and heavy jewelled necklaces, raises one hand in blessing. Ornate jewellery and a lit lamp arrangement appear in the foreground.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26Two golden murti statues seated side by side under a gold arched canopy, decorated with marigold and orange-yellow, magenta and purple flower garlands. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown ornament, a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant and ornate silver-white jewellery, holding a golden trident in one hand with the other raised in a jewel-studded blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, large earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, an orange garment, and holds a golden staff. A small floral arrangement rests in front of them with a brass ritual vessel.2010-12-29December 15 20112011-12-15Two large metal murti statues of a male and female deity sit side by side, decorated with heavy floral garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and magenta blooms, and white jasmine. The male figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled crest, a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant, and red garments; he holds a golden trident. The female figure wears an ornate silver crown, red attire, layered silver and gold necklaces, large earrings, and holds a small green parrot on a raised hand. A red velvet canopy sits behind them under a gold-decorated arch. No living people are visible.2010-12-28Close view of a deity murti pair on an orange and gold draped backdrop. The left figure, a metal murti with a red turban and rudraksha malas, holds a trident and a silver hand gesture; the right figure wears a red sari, a jeweled crown and garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses. Both figures are adorned with rudraksha beads, gold necklaces and ornate earrings. No living people are visible; this is a shrine image, not a person.2011-07-26December 31 20102010-12-31A photograph of a shrine image of a deity couple. The male figure wears a red turban, a brown beaded neck garland and jeweled ornaments and holds a trident and a snake-like staff, with a tilak on the forehead. The female figure wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a pink and red sari with gold border, a jeweled necklace and red lips. Both are golden murti statues with bright jewel-encrusted adornments; no living people are visible.2013-05-31Photograph of two metal deity murti figures in a temple, framed by yellow and purple marigold garlands and red drapery. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a crescent ornament, a red robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears an ornate silver crown, long earrings, a green-and-gold embellished red sari and layered jewelled necklaces. Both images have painted red lips and kohl-lined eyes and are decorated with silver-toned jewellery and gemstones. No living people are visible.2010-12-28A close view of a golden deity murti pair seated before a green curtain patterned with gold motifs and a gilded arch. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and damaru-like staff, wears an orange and red turban, a rudraksha-style bead garland and layered gold necklaces with a magenta garment. The figure on the right wears a pink and magenta sari with green border, a tall ornate crown and many gold necklaces. Marigold garlands drape both figures and flowers sit at the base. Statues only, no physical people visible.2014-09-28Close view of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for a festival. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch and holds a gold trident (trishula) in one hand while the other hand touches its chin. The figure on the right wears a black headdress with pearl-like ornaments, large jewelled earrings, a gold necklace and a pink-orange sari. Both are draped with red and orange flower garlands, and yellow, purple and white flowers surround them against a dark blue backdrop with gold decorative arches. No physical people are visible.2008-12-31Photograph of a deity murti pair in an arched gold frame against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a trident and a serpent-topped staff, heavy white and silver necklaces, and a jewelled hand. The figure on the right has a golden face, a black and gold headdress with pearl strands, large earrings and layered beaded necklaces. Both are garlanded with red flowers and yellow and purple blooms. These are statues, not living people, and no a person candidate is visible.2010-02-03