Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A temple ritual photograph centred on a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red and white flowers behind it. The murti wears an ornate gold crown with red stone accents, a green-and-gold jewelled garment, and a large flower garland with pink blossoms. In the foreground, a shirtless priest in a white dhoti, with a green-and-gold cap, is tending the murti's face, applying a mark with his hand. To the right, an attendant in a yellow shawl and white dhoti, wearing a flower garland and gold armlet, holds a metal bowl. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge beside an ornate brass plate. This appears to be an abhishekam or alankara puja.

More like this

Open the gallery
A photograph of a temple ritual before a richly decorated deity murti dressed in green and silver embroidered garments with a tall gold crown. Garlands of marigolds, roses and white jasmine frame the deity. A bare-backed priest in white dhoti with a green brocade headcloth stands at left, reaching up to adorn or touch the murti's crown and face. At right a man in a mustard-yellow shawl and white dhoti, with white jasmine garland and gold bangles, holds a silver plate of offerings. A brass oil lamp with a lit wick stands at far left and an ornate silver panel sits at top left.2016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a blue-bordered cloth and a green-and-gold turban-like headwrap pours a liquid from a small ladle over a richly decorated deity murti. The murti wears layered gold jewellery, a tall gold crown, a green-and-gold garment, and a large garland of yellow and white flowers, with a red-and-green rosette at its side. Behind it, a tall arch of marigolds and roses frames the image, and gilded ornamental panels stand at the left. A standing figure in a rich embroidered gold-and-black garment with a white cloth stands at the left near the priest. On the right, a second figure in a red and gold garment and a white-bordered cloth wears a heavy ceremonial necklace. At the bottom right a person in an orange garment is seen from behind, and a fire flame burns at the lower left. A brass oil lamp stands at the far left edge.2016-03-27A shirtless priest in a green silk dhoti and green turban performs a ritual before a richly decorated deity murti. The priest wears a long gold-bead necklace and bangles, and holds a small object in his hands while looking downward. The murti is dressed in a green and gold sari-like cloth with pink rose garlands, a jewelled crown and a large floral garland. Behind it is an arch of marigolds and roses in red, yellow and white, with a brass lamp burning at left and ornate silver metalwork above.2016-03-27February 19 20162016-02-19March 27 20162016-03-27A photograph inside a temple sanctum decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. A large deity murti in gold ornaments, white and red-bordered drapery and a golden crown is the central focus, flanked by additional decorated figures and an ornate mirror-like backdrop. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in a green silk waistcloth stands on the left, while two seated young men wear green and orange turbans, white flower garlands, and gold-trimmed cloth; one holds a sacred thread and both sit before the shrine. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right edge beside a brass staff. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam ceremony.2016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27A temple ritual on a raised stage before a red curtain. Several priests in white dhotis, some bare-chested with gold-yellow shawls and green headwear, stand before a large deity murti draped in green and gold silk and decorated with garlands and necklaces. A small fire burns on an altar of flowers and offering vessels, with brass lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel nearby. A seated figure in an orange-red garment sits at the right edge, and a golden throne-like seat with garlands holds another murti. Coloured umbrellas hang above.2016-03-27Temple-style ritual photograph before an ornate silver arch backdrop with a deep red curtain. Two bare-chested priests in white dhotis stand at the front, one raising his arm and hand to the crowned metal deity murti at centre, who wears a gold crown, a yellow-and-white garland and multiple gold necklaces. The murti sits on a throne draped in gold brocade, flanked by a second seated deity statue with a dark ornate headdress and beaded necklaces, both surrounded by yellow, red and orange flower garlands. The second priest on the right wears a yellow-orange shawl over his shoulder and gold bracelets. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at the right edge beside a silver peetha-style ornament. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam scene; no living person is seated on the throne.2016-03-27January 02 20162016-01-02