Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
February 27 2015

More like this

Open the gallery
February 27 20152015-02-27A decorated deity murti of Shiva-form seated on a golden coiled serpent throne beneath a golden multi-headed cobra hood. The central figure wears a blue crown with gold ornaments, a red garment and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. Two smaller attendant figures in blue and jewelled costumes flank the central murti. The figures are draped in dense garlands of orange, yellow, purple and white flowers, and a mint-green silk cloth covers the base. In front, a brass oil lamp burns beside a tray of bananas, apples, grapes and oranges on a red cloth, with incense smoke rising at left. The murti is a statue, so no physical people are visible.2015-02-26Photo 11693104February 27 20152015-02-27 +1 copiesA deity murti of a saint figure in a gold-framed shrine, dressed in a saffron-brown shawl with a crown and ornate silver necklaces, is garlanded in red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers. Below it stands a brass kalasha with a coconut and green leaves, also garlanded, and a white cloth drapes the base. Two tall brass oil lamps with flames flank the shrine against a dark curtain. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2015-06-04A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne-like base draped in pale green cloth, with a large golden multi-hooded serpent canopy (naga hood) arching behind its head. The figure is heavily adorned with layered garlands of orange, yellow, red, green and white flowers, gold necklaces and a crown. Two brass oil lamps (lamps) with lit flames stand on either side of the murti on a maroon draped table, and faint incense smoke rises at left. A dark maroon velvet backdrop hangs behind, with a white air conditioning unit at right. No people are visible.2015-02-26Ornate ceremonial display of a deity murti seated on a golden throne-niche backed by a dark curtain. The upper figure wears an orange-brown cloth, a tall crowned headdress and a white and gold necklace, with hands held at the chest. Below, a garlanded figure rests on the central seat, decorated with floral garlands in red, yellow, white and green and a silver-and-gold ornament, with a kalasha-like vessel on its head. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. Green foliage is at the lower edge. No physical people are visible; the display is a murti set-up.2015-06-04 +1 copiesA brass and gold ornate arched shrine holds a standing figure in a rust-orange wrap with a jewelled crown, pearl and bead necklaces, and a rudraksha-style neck adornment, surrounded by a multicoloured garland of marigolds and roses. A large silver puja bowl and a silver vessel stand in front, with a silver shrine lamp at the base of a second garlanded seated image decorated with white cloth and floral strands. Two tall brass oil lamps with burning flames flank the altar, and potted green plants frame the foreground. No people are visible; the figures are statues or murti.2015-06-03 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti seated on a golden throne with a red velvet cushion, decorated with thick garlands of red and orange flowers and a long gold necklace. The figure wears a jeweled crown and a red-and-white decorated body, set against a deep maroon velvet curtain and ornate gold carved pillars. The golden throne has a carved lion-like or makara-style armrest. No living people are visible.2015-09-09A decorated deity murti, multi-armed and crowned with a gold crown, is dressed in a gold-embroidered garment and heavily adorned with layered flower garlands in yellow, red, green, white and pink. The murti sits before a teal cloth draped over a platform, backed by a gold-framed arch and maroon curtain. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the display, and a brass plate with flower petals and offerings lies on a red patterned mat in front. No people are visible.2014-11-11November 15 20152015-11-15May 07 20172017-05-07