Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A temple shrine at dusk with a deity murti of a couple, adorned with garlands and flowers, under an arched gold-framed backdrop with orange curtains. In the foreground a man in orange robes with long hair and a gold-bead necklace stands at a table draped in red and gold cloth, holding a small offering vessel toward the shrine. Another man in orange robes with a white forehead mark and a rudraksha mala stands at left. The table holds brass oil lamps, stacked books with red-covered cover photos, marigold petals and a sacred text open on a stand.

More like this

Open the gallery
March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph at dusk of a shrine with a stone canopy, draped in orange and red cloth and decorated with green fronds and flower garlands. Inside, a deity murti pair seated together is adorned with marigold garlands and a golden arch behind them. In front, a table covered in red and orange cloth holds stacks of books, framed portraits and brass oil lamps, with red petals scattered. On the left, a man in orange robes and a shawl with a long dark swept-back hairstyle extends his right arm toward the shrine, while another man in an orange cloth stands at the left edge holding a tray and wearing a garland. The man in orange appears to be a person by his long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, though the identification is uncertain.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of an evening temple scene at a shrine with a deity murti seated under an ornate golden arch decorated with marigold garlands and green leaves. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at left: one with a shaved head and white forehead markings holds a flower tray, the other with long hair and a gold necklace reaches toward a red-draped table. The table holds stacks of books with blue and white covers, portrait photographs of a woman with flower decorations, brass lamps and red flowers. A saffron cloth hangs at left and potted palm fronds decorate the pillars.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of an evening puja at a temple shrine. In the foreground a man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears a saffron-orange garment and lights a flame or lamp held in his hand. A second man in orange stands at left holding a brass tray, and a figure in white stands further back. A shrine niche behind holds a deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a golden arch. On the altar table draped in orange and red cloth are stacks of books, framed photographs and red petals, along with brass oil lamps and a conch-shaped vessel. Orange curtains hang at the sides.2011-03-03 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine at dusk with a stone-arched canopy decorated with orange drapes, marigold and fern garlands. Inside, a gilded arch frames a murti of a seated deity pair, with a red-robed figure and a smaller child figure before them. In the foreground, a long-haired man in an orange robe with gold border stands with palms joined in namaskar facing the shrine. Another orange-clad person stands at the left edge. A table draped in red and orange cloth holds stacked books, framed portrait photos with red flower petals, brass lamps and oil lamps. A figure in orange and red attire sits at lower left. The shrine is decorated with flowers and a green leafy arch.2011-03-03A photograph inside a temple shrine at night. On the left, a man in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a gold-bordered orange garment gestures with raised hands toward an altar table draped in orange and red cloth. The table holds brass oil lamps, small boxed gift sets, marigold-like flower petals in red and orange, and framed portrait photos of a smiling woman. Behind the table, a second person in orange clothing stands near a stone archway with orange curtains, garlands and palm fronds. Above, a decorated deity murti with a crown and red and blue garments sits in a gilded niche wrapped in flower garlands. A second orange-clad figure stands at the left edge, and a third stands partly visible behind the table, so people count is 2-5.2011-03-03Night-time photo of a temple shrine with a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands and a gold-embellished arch. A man with long dark hair and a bare upper body wears an orange-saffron dhoti-style cloth and gold-trimmed clothing, holding a lit oil lamp toward the shrine. A red and maroon draped table in front holds stacked books with red-and-white covers, each with a small portrait of a woman on its cover, plus brass lamps, a tray, and flower petals. Orange curtains and palm fronds frame the scene.2011-03-03A photograph of an evening puja at a temple shrine before a deity murti decorated with flower garlands and an orange cloth backdrop. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at left; the one in front has long swept-back hair, a gold-trimmed saffron wrap, a beaded necklace and a sacred thread-like adornment, and he holds flowers and a ritual item; the second man is shaven-headed in saffron with a beaded necklace. A third person in white stands behind them. In front, a red-draped table holds stacks of books with a woman's portrait on their covers, scattered red flower petals, brass oil lamps and a brass lamp stand. A camera operator stands at the back.2011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine at night. A person in orange saffron robes with a long swept-back hairstyle and an orange-and-gold wrap stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a table draped in red and magenta cloth. The table holds stacks of blue and white books, framed photos of a woman, marigold petals and small brass lamps. Behind it, a stone shrine arch with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers frames a deity murti of a seated couple with a serpent and a figure in red and blue, plus a golden hood-like arch. Orange curtains hang beside the stone pillars. The scene suggests a puja offering with books placed before the deities.2011-03-03A photograph of a temple shrine at night where a man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a garland stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp over a red-draped table. The table holds stacks of books and framed photos with red flower petals. Behind him, a shrine niche with a gilded arch and marigold garlands frames a deity murti pair, one figure in red with a crown and the other in blue with a trident-like staff. Potted flowers and palm fronds decorate the area, and a second figure in white dhoti and an attendant in orange stand nearby. Two lamps stand on the table in front of the shrine.2011-03-03A person in a long orange saffron garment with a rudraksha-style garland and long dark hair stands at left, holding a lit flame over a brass lamp on a table draped in red and orange cloth. On the table are stacks of blue-covered books and small framed photographs of a smiling woman, with red flower petals scattered around. Behind is a stone shrine with a gilded arch and a deity murti with a trident-like staff, decorated with colourful flower garlands, and a seated figure in red. Two more people in white clothing are partly visible at the left edge. A puja or aarti offering in a temple-like hall.2011-03-03