Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
October 16 2007

More like this

Open the gallery
Two life-size metallic deity murtis stand side by side, adorned for worship. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban with a red-and-gold sash, a red velvet-looking garment with layered pearl necklaces, and a red tilak on the forehead. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with gold border, a jeweled crown, multiple gold and pearl necklaces and large earrings. Both have polished golden faces with red lips. Their hands are raised in blessing and holding objects. Behind them are garlands of marigolds and roses, and a blue draped cloth. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum during a puja.2007-10-17Close photograph of two silver-finished deity murti figures in a temple setting. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban with a crescent-moon ornament above it, a red-and-white striped cloth draped over the shoulder, and a large round red and gold earring; it holds a small silver ritual object near its chest. The figure on the right has dark hair with a jewelled headpiece, red lips, a pink silk garment and layered pearl necklaces. Stone wall behind.2007-10-17Two silver-coloured deity murtis stand side by side against a blue satin backdrop trimmed with embroidered gold flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red velvet blouse with a green and blue shawl, and a heavy layered necklace; its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari, a tiered crown, and multiple strands of pearl-like necklaces, holding a trident-like staff. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and orange flowers, and the right side shows a bright floral garland. No living people are visible.2007-10-17Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side against a blue cloth backdrop decorated with embroidered flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a red shawl, a red velvet bodice and layered silver necklaces, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari, heavy silver necklaces and an ornate headdress, holding a lotus-like stem. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and green leaves surround both figures, with a ceremonial ritual implement visible at the left edge.2007-10-17Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a green turban with a gold band and a green garment with silver beaded necklaces and a large beaded earring. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, a red and white beaded headpiece, a nose ring, pearl necklaces and a pink garment. Both have painted eyes and red lips, and a golden hand gesture is visible in the foreground. +1 copiesClose photo of two gilded metal murti statues decorated for worship. On the left, a male deity figure wears a white and red-gold turban topped with a crescent ornament, a maroon velvet garment and heavy silver-and-gold jewelled necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a ceremonial object. On the right, a female murti wears a gold brocade sari, a dark braid decorated with jewelled ornaments, a jewelled headpiece with a red stone, a nose ring, and layered diamond-like necklaces. Grey stone architecture forms the background.2007-10-25October 16 20072007-10-16October 16 20072007-10-16October 17 20072007-10-17Close-up of two silver-finished deity murti figures decked in jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears a red and gold patterned turban with a crescent moon ornament and holds a small golden staff with a bird-shaped finial. The figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress with jewelled bands, a nose ring, large paisley earrings and layered jewelled necklaces over a pink garment. Red garlands sit at the lower right edge against a dark red velvet backdrop.2009-09-03June 29 20072007-06-29June 29 20072007-06-29 +2 copies