Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A priest in a reddish-maroon dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl stands at a decorated altar in a small room with yellow and gold patterned walls, a ceiling fan and a shelf above. Garlands of flowers hang at the altar, and he appears to be offering or performing a puja while several men in light shirts and dhotis stand close on the left, watching and gathering around the altar.

More like this

Open the gallery
June 27 20122012-06-27June 27 20122012-06-27June 27 20122012-06-27May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple puja inside a richly decorated shrine with gold-coloured walls. A priest in white ritual clothing stands at the center beside an ornate seated figure in red and gold brocade. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand close around them, some holding their hands together in reverence. Brass lamps and a decorated platform are visible in the foreground.2012-06-27A photograph inside a temple sanctum with gold-coloured walls and decorations. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-brown garment with a white garland around his neck stands at a brass tray, handing or receiving offerings. A man in a white shirt stands at left, bending toward the tray, which holds fruit and flowers. The scene appears to be a puja ritual.2012-06-27June 27 20122012-06-27A photograph inside a temple hall with gold-toned walls and a golden deity murti in the background. A woman in a red-orange sari with long dark hair stands at left, facing a man in a white dhoti and white shirt who holds his hands together in front of his chest. Several men stand behind him, one in a white shirt and another in a light top, gathered in a devotional setting. The scene looks like darshan or a puja exchange within a temple.2012-05-20May 26 20122012-05-26May 23 20122012-05-23A photograph of a crowded indoor hall where a man in a red-and-gold ceremonial garment with a red shawl stands at the centre, surrounded by devotees in white shirts and dhotis. Several hands reach toward him and one devotee leans in close. The space has golden decorative panels and an ornate backdrop behind the group. The central figure's long hair and ornate red attire are visible, but his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so no a person identification is made.2012-05-20A photograph of a temple setting where a woman in a red and gold sari stands at the right edge, facing a group of men gathered at a counter or shrine. A man in an orange shirt stands in the centre, while men in white shirts and dark trousers crowd around him, some holding papers or documents. The background shows pillars and a temple interior. Several people are visible, all partially cropped at the frame edges.2012-05-12