Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A shrine interior with a large painted deity murti of a four-armed figure seated on a throne, wearing a yellow skirt and a red-and-gold cloth, with a garland of red and white flowers and a rudraksha mala, holding a trident-like implement. Beside it stands a smaller red-robed statue of a sannyasi with a red headwear and a lotus-like object. In front, a white-draped seat holds rudraksha malas and a small seated figure in yellow, flanked by brass oil lamps on stands and a carved stone pillar frame with blue and green draped backdrops.

More like this

Open the gallery
A photograph of a shrine inside an open-sided pavilion with carved grey stone pillars and gold-framed arches. At the centre, a large painted statue of a deity seated on a throne with a bow-shaped back, wearing a red and yellow lower garment, a saffron headdress, and a garland of red and white flowers. A smaller seated figure in white garments and rudraksha beads sits before it, with a yellow figure below. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a standing red-robed figure statue to the right. Blue and green drapes frame the back of the shrine.2011-08-03A photograph of a shrine with two large metal deity murti seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch, backed by blue and green drapes. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a red shawl, holds a trident-like staff, and is adorned with multiple rudraksha malas; the figure on the right has dark hair, red-and-white flower garlands and a purple skirt. Both are draped in red-and-white flower garlands, with a yellow silk cloth beneath. In front, a small white seated statue of a figure in yellow robes and an orange turban, with rudraksha malas, sits on a wooden stand flanked by small brass oil lamps and a brass lamp stand. No living people are visible.2011-08-03Photograph of a temple shrine with a large ornate deity murti pair seated on a raised dais under a golden arch with red drapery. The central figure wears an orange turban and a blue and green garment, with a garland of marigolds and red flowers around the figures. Beside the pair, a smaller golden figure in a yellow shawl stands in a blue-curtained niche. In the foreground a seated white-clad figure wears a yellow turban and a rudraksha mala, with a marigold garland draped over the central deities. Brass pots and a wooden stand sit to the left. No physical people are present; all figures are statues.2011-08-02A temple shrine containing a large seated two-figure deity murti in an ornate gilded arched niche with red curtains behind. The upper figure wears an orange crown-like headdress and orange garment, holds a ceremonial implement, and wears layered garlands of marigold and red flowers. The lower murti sits on a white-draped platform with a green and gold border, a rudraksha mala draped over it, and a yellow-robed devotee figure standing at its base. To the right stands a smaller yellow-robed figure in a blue-arched niche, and brass kalasha pots sit at the left. The stone pillars are carved, and the scene shows no living people.2011-08-02A temple shrine with a large sculpted deity murti seated under a gold-framed arch with red drapery behind. Two figures are seated on a dais: the central one wears an orange turban and a blue-green garment with rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, while a seated figure beside has a black crown-like headdress. Garlands of white and red flowers hang over the figures. A yellow-robed standing statue stands at the right within a blue niche, and a small seated yellow statue sits at the base with a red flower offering. Brass kalasha pots are arranged at the left on a stone floor, and a wooden stand holds a small book. These are statues, not living people.2011-08-02A shrine of two seated deity murtis on a raised white and blue throne-like platform beneath a red curtain and gold arch. The central figure wears an orange and white dhoti, a crown and rudraksha-like beads, holding a trident. The figure beside wears a white cloth, jewelled necklaces and a crown, with a green-robed figure seated in front. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape both figures. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha, offering plates with flowers and fruit, and a small green-robed statue stand on the stone floor. Carved grey granite pillars frame the scene.2011-07-31A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of large golden-brown deity murti seated together on a raised platform before a red draped backdrop within an ornate gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like crown and holds a trident-like weapon; the figure on the right wears a silver-and-gold crown and rich jewelry. Both are draped with long garlands of yellow and red flowers and rudraksha malas. Below them sits a small white-robed figure with a green-and-gold shawl and garland. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a second green-robed statue stands in a blue-curtained niche at right, and flower offerings and a small brass vessel lie on the floor in front. Grey stone pillars frame the shrine.2011-07-31A photograph of a temple shrine with large painted statues of a deity couple seated on a raised dais under a stone pavilion. The taller male figure wears an orange turban, a red cloth wrap, and rows of beaded necklaces, holding a trident. The female figure beside him wears a red bodice, a blue skirt and a red-and-gold crown. Below them sits a smaller white figure dressed in an orange cloth, garlanded with marigolds and yellow flowers, and a clay-coloured sculpture stands on a red-and-white draped table. Dark red velvet curtains hang behind, with brass oil lamps, a brass plate and a white fan-shaped whisk on the wet floor in front. No living people are visible.2008-01-18Outdoor temple-style shrine with a gilded arch framing a large deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati pair, the male figure wearing a red and gold crown and the female figure adorned with gold jewellery, garlanded with yellow and purple flower strings. Below them, a small white-clad statue of a seated saffron-robed figure sits on a white cloth-draped platform, with a brass kalasha and offerings in front. Tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped finials flank the altar, red drapes hang at the sides, and a brass plate with a mat rests on the stone floor. No living people are visible.2010-11-30A shrine interior with a seated pair of deity murtis, a male figure in orange and a female figure in white and red, garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. The male figure holds a trident, and the central figure wears a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a small green-robed figure sits in front, and offerings such as flowers, a small bowl and a red book lie on the floor. Red curtains and a gold arch frame the shrine, with a blue-curtained niche holding a standing green-robed statue at right.2011-07-31January 11 20162016-01-11A photograph of a temple shrine containing two large statues seated on a white draped dais before a red curtain and gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange dhoti, holds a trident, and is hung with yellow and red marigold garlands. The figure on the right wears a dark crown, rudraksha-style beads and ornate gold necklaces, with a white cloth and garlands. In front is a brass kalasha-like vessel and a rudraksha mala, with a small seated figure in white and green. Brass oil lamps stand at either side, and a green-robed standing statue in a blue-curtained niche is at right. These are statues, not living people.2011-07-31