Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A temple altar in KAILASA Los Angeles dominated by a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised throne-like platform, framed by an ornate gold arch studded with decorative discs. Shiva holds a trident, and both figures wear red-brown garments, gold necklaces and garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers. In front stands a large shivalinga draped in a striped cloth and crowned with a red-and-gold turban, surrounded by marigold and red flower garlands and a rudraksha-style chain. Standing statues flank the central deity on each side: one in brown robes with a white-and-gold headdress holding a hand raised in blessing, and one with a dark turban and long grey beard, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps, a small kalasha and offering bowls sit on the altar, with a smaller pink-clad figure in the foreground and a decorated painted pillar behind the arch.

More like this

Open the gallery
A decorated temple altar with a central seated deity murti in a gilded arched frame, flanked by two standing figures on pedestals. The central figure wears a red-and-gold turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a red garment, and holds a ritual staff; a seated consort figure with a crown sits beside him. Both are draped in multicoloured garlands of marigolds and flowers. In front, a Shivalinga-like object sits on a pink-draped platform, surrounded by flower garlands, brass oil lamps and small offering vessels. The two standing statues on either side wear turbans, layered beaded necklaces and garlands, and are shown as statues, not people. Behind the altar hang red drapes and painted columns with floral motifs. No physical people are visible.2024-01-09A temple-style shrine display with a central deity murti of a four-armed Shiva form seated with a consort figure, both draped in red-and-white garlands and gold jewelry, set before a golden arch with a carved halo. Behind it hang dark blue curtains and tall decorative poles with colourful patterns. Two standing sculptural figures flank the centre: on the left, a male figure in saffron-coloured turban and rudraksha-style necklaces holding a staff; on the right, a bearded male figure in a dark turban wearing gold necklaces and a garland. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and small offerings sit on the altar, and a lingam with flower garlands rests at the centre. All visible figures are statues, so no physical people are present.2024-07-09A photograph of a decorated temple altar with a central shrine in a gilded arch, holding a deity murti with a golden crown and a dark-faced figure wearing a maroon turban and garland. Flanking it are two standing statues of male figures in maroon turbans, rudraksha malas and layered necklaces, one on each side, with brass oil lamps (diyas) on the stage. Garlands of white, yellow, orange and red flowers drape the shrine and the Shivalinga-like form at its base, and a red-and-gold cloth covers the platform. Printed placards sit at the front of the stage, and bright painted pillars frame the background. The scene shows an altar display with no physical people visible.A photograph of a shrine inside a temple-style hall showing golden deity statues and ornate decoration. At the centre a large golden deity murti wearing a crown and a crescent ornament stands behind a Shiva linga draped with garlands of marigolds and red flowers, with a rudraksha mala hanging over it. A female deity figure stands beside the central image. Two standing golden statues of devotees in dhoti and turban flank the shrine, each wearing layered gold necklaces, rudraksha malas and garlands in red, yellow and white. Brass oil lamps stand on the altar, a pink and cream silk cloth covers the platform, and a white cloth-covered figure and a small metal idol sit at the base. Painted pillars with floral motifs frame the back. Two printed signs are visible at the lower corners. No living people are visible.A temple shrine photographed head-on, with gilded statues rather than living people. At centre, a deity murti with a crescent-moon ornament on the crown and a red-and-gold turban-like crown, flanked by a consort figure in a maroon sari with layered gold necklaces. Two standing male statues stand on either side in maroon and gold garments, with white and orange flower garlands, rudraksha-style beaded malas and gold necklaces; the left figure has a white tilak and a red-and-gold turban, the right has a dark turban and a full beard. A black Shiva-linga style stone is wrapped in red and yellow flower garlands at the base, with brass oil lamps on both sides, a maroon and pink cloth draped on the seat, and a small figure in a yellow sari at the front. The arch behind is ornate gold with beadwork and painted red-and-blue pillars. No living people are visible.2024-12-09A photograph of a temple altar display with a central deity murti of Shiva lingam decorated with garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, flanked by a goddess figure and two standing male statues dressed in brown and rust-coloured garments with rudraksha malas, turbans and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the altar platform, a small green-clad figure and decorative pot sit in front, and red and blue draped curtains with painted pillars frame the scene. Printed placards sit at the base of the altar. No living people are visible.A photograph of a temple altar display with a central Shiva linga draped in a maroon cloth, adorned with marigold and white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, set on an orange cloth with brass oil lamps on either side. Behind it stands a gilded arched frame with a figure seated on a throne holding a trident, wearing a red turban and jewelled necklaces, beside a seated female figure in a red sari with gold ornaments. Two standing life-size statues flank the altar: the left one wears an orange-and-brown wrap with a tilak and white flower garlands, the right one a brown turban and dark beaded necklaces with yellow garlands. Red and blue painted pillars and dark red drapery frame the scene. Small placards sit at the base. No living people are visible.A temple shrine photographed head-on, with a central golden murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a raised golden throne with an arched backdrop of ornate silver and gold work. Both figures wear gold crowns, gold necklaces and garlands of red, yellow and green flowers. In front, a Shiva lingam sits on a pink-draped platform, decorated with a red and yellow flower garland and a rudraksha mala. Flanking the central deity are two standing gold statues of saints in maroon robes, rudraksha malas and turbans, each garlanded. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops stand on the stage, and a small brass kalasha-style vessel and flower offerings sit at the base. Painted pillars in red, blue and gold frame the back. The scene shows no living people.A temple shrine display with a central black stone Shivalinga draped in garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers, topped by a brass vessel and white offering. Behind it stands a golden arched frame holding a deity murti with multiple arms, a crown and a green-and-red adorned figure beside it. Flanking the centre are two standing murtis in reddish-brown robes with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and turbans, one with a grey beard. Brass oil lamps stand on the raised platform, a small figure in green sari-like dress and a small statue sit at the front, and red-and-gold drapery and painted pillars frame the setting. Placards are visible on the platform.A photograph of a temple shrine arranged with gilded statues and a central Shiva lingam on a raised platform. Behind the lingam, a golden figure of a deity stands with a crown and jewelled necklaces, flanked by two standing statues of male figures in brown and maroon dhotis with turbans, garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands. At right stands a dark-faced deity statue in a purple and blue sari with gold crown and necklaces. Brass oil lamps (deepas) and kalasha-style brass vessels stand on the platform, and flower garlands in red, yellow and white drape the figures. Red velvet curtains and ornate gold arches frame the shrine. Several small printed information cards sit at the base. No people are visible.2024-01-08Photo of a temple shrine with a central golden-hued deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised throne-like seat framed by an ornate arched gold halo and a curtain of red and gold. The central figures wear crowns, jewelled necklaces and garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. Two standing statues flank the shrine: on the left a bronze-toned figure in a rust-red turban with a white tilak, rudraksha mala and white flower garland; on the right a figure in a dark patterned turban with a full beard, heavy gold necklace and white garland. Brass oil lamps stand at the front, along with a small kalasha-style vessel and offerings on a pink and gold cloth. Painted decorative columns in red, blue and yellow rise behind the shrine. Small placards with printed captions sit at the base.2024-01-18A photograph of an elaborately decorated shrine inside the Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple in Los Angeles, with no visible physical people. Central golden murti figures seated on a throne-like dais under an ornate gilded arch: a deity with a trident and jewelled crown beside a consort in red and gold garments, both draped in layered necklaces. A large black stone form in the centre is garlanded with red and yellow flowers and rudraksha beads. Standing figures flank the shrine on either side, the left one wearing a white-striped headpiece and a long rudraksha and pearl necklace, the right one with a dark turban and a bearded face, both garlanded with yellow marigolds. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and a placard with small text sits at the lower corners.2024-06-07 +1 copies