Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A close-up photograph of a metal deity murti decorated for worship. The murti wears an orange turban and a jeweled crown with red and white stones, holds a long silver staff with a jeweled tip, and is draped in white jasmine garlands with a red flower ornament at the chest. Gold jewelry and a green silk cloth form the backdrop. At the left edge, a human hand with gold bangles and rings reaches toward the murti, apparently offering or adjusting an item. A small ornate gold shrine finial appears at the lower right.

More like this

Open the gallery
April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a golden deity murti wearing an orange-red turban, a green embroidered garment and layered silver-and-jewelled necklaces and earrings. A hand in white sacred ash holds a white conch shell pouring liquid over the murti's dark lingam-like base, which is topped with fruit and offerings. A garland of yellow and magenta flowers hangs at the left, a golden trident is visible behind, and a purple garment with orange border appears at the right. The murti is a deity statue, not a living person, so no one present is identified.2009-12-16October 29 20112011-10-29January 08 20122012-01-08A silver-faced deity murti wearing an orange turban and a maroon garment is adorned with red roses, yellow and purple marigold garlands, green leaves and a jewelled crown-like headpiece. A woman's bejewelled hand, with bangles and henna, places a small ornate jewelled finial or crown onto the murti's head. A partial view of gold ornaments appears at the top. Ritual dressing and decoration of the murti is shown against a dark background.2013-04-24A golden metal murti of a deity with multiple arms stands at the center, wearing a jeweled crown, an orange cloth draped over its head, a jeweled breastplate, and a long white jasmine garland. It holds a trident-like staff and other ritual objects. Several people stand around in the background, including a man in a dark cap and men in light shirts. Orange walls frame the scene at dusk.2012-01-08August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesOctober 29 20112011-10-29A gilded metal murti of a deity stands in a shrine surrounded by dense garlands of red roses, yellow and pink blossoms and green leaves. The figure wears a tall gold crown set with a green gem, an orange turban-like cloth draped over its shoulders, and a green garment covered in ornate silver and jewelled embroidery. It holds a trident-like staff with a jewelled head in one hand and a jewelled fan-shaped ornament in the other, and a small animal figure appears at its side. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person.2011-10-29A close photograph of a bronze-coloured deity murti dressed for worship, with an orange turban and a jewelled crown-like headdress set with coloured stones. The murti holds a silver trident-like staff with a jewelled flag-shaped top, and wears layered gold and gem necklaces and a white jasmine garland. A human hand wearing gold rings and a gold bangle touches the murti's forehead area from the left. A green silk cloth hangs at the right, and blurred coloured fabric fills the background. Another decorated murti face is visible at the lower right corner.2013-04-23