Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A ritual scene in a decorated hall with a golden throne draped in marigold and rose garlands and gold-topped umbrellas. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a tall orange-red turban and layered red and gold beaded malas raises one hand holding a pink flower, standing near the throne. Beside him, a priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with a shaved head and white sandalwood-marked forehead holds a silver bowl. Four women in red and maroon saris kneel on the floor with hands folded in prayer. In front lies a brick-like arrangement of yellow blocks with a small fire lamp, and at left stand a brass oil lamp and a figure of a deity with a lion-like statue. Several tridents stand upright around the throne.

More like this

Open the gallery
October 21 20152015-10-21October 21 20152015-10-21 +2 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA ceremonial puja hall with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped in red and garlanded with flowers, flanked by gold ceremonial parasols. A bald priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha-style neck garland, stands at right raising a ritual implement. Several women in red and orange saris with flower garlands sit in a row at left. Brass bowls, fruit, plantain leaves and a stacked yellow block structure with flowers occupy the floor, which is covered in striped cloth. Green foliage and a green-lit backdrop complete the setting.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA temple-style ritual hall where a shaved-headed priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl stands at right holding a silver bowl, while a deity murti or decorated figure at center is showered with pink and red flower petals and framed by yellow marigold garlands. Ornate gold umbrellas, brass lamps and a gold peetha stand behind. Several women in red and maroon silk saris sit cross-legged at left with folded hands. A yellow-and-orange sugar or rice-flour decorative platform sits at lower right with small offering dishes, indicating a puja with abhishekam-style offerings.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copies