Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Night photograph of a temple-style ritual at a shrine. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, holding an object toward a large silver-and-gold deity murti of Ganesha with a decorated crown, garlands of yellow and white flowers, and a golden ceremonial vessel in front, draped with a teal cloth. An ornate silver arch frames the murti, and a large orange umbrella canopy with tassels hangs overhead. Yellow cloths and red and gold fabrics fill the background.

More like this

Open the gallery
September 05 20132013-09-05September 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copiesSeptember 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copiesA shaven-headed man in orange saffron robes, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a gold-bordered orange cloth draped over one shoulder, stands at the left with his back partly to the camera and holds a lit flame or lamp to a large decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with a tall golden crown, a red and white sash, pearl-like necklaces and a dense garland of yellow and white flowers. Behind it is an ornate silver-gold arched backdrop, and above hangs a large orange and blue canopy with tassels. In front, a golden elephant-shaped vessel or kalasha, also garlanded with yellow flowers, sits on a draped white cloth, and a teal cloth lies on the floor. The setting is a night ritual in front of a dark background.2013-09-05 +1 copiesA night-time temple ritual photograph in which a bald man in an orange-saffron robe with a golden-edged wrap stands at left, reaching up to touch or adjust the decorated deity murti. The murti is a dark figure with an ornate crown, layered necklaces and a red and white cloth, framed by a silver arched prabhavali and garlanded with yellow and mixed flower garlands. Below, a golden kalasha-shaped vessel with elephant-head handles and a golden lingam-like form sits on a purple cloth, with a teal cloth and marigold garlands at its base. An orange canopy with blue fringe covers the top, and a trishula stands at right beside an orange cloth-covered table.2013-09-05Night outdoor ritual before a large deity murti of Shiva with a golden kalasha-like base and garlands of yellow and orange flowers. A bald priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, holding a lit flame or lamp near the murti's face. A silver ornate arch frames the image, with a striped orange-and-blue canopy overhead. A seated man in dark clothing sits at lower left. A golden trident stands at right against a dark background, and a yellow-and-orange cloth covers a table at right.2013-09-05September 09 20132013-09-09 +1 copiesNovember 25 20142014-11-25November 15 20152015-11-15November `4 2015 +1 copiesA night-time temple photograph of a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange upper cloth, with a white tilak on his forehead and bangles on his wrist, raising a silver aarti lamp toward a deity murti. The murti is an elephant-headed Ganesha form decorated with a gold-and-red garland, yellow marigold garlands, white flowers and a green silk cloth, set within an ornate golden arched shrine frame. Mango-like yellow offerings and small brass vessels sit on a red-draped altar in front, with more marigold garlands. Behind on the right, other deity figures are visible under a green and gold drape.2013-09-30A priest in a red and orange ceremonial dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and bangles, stands at left raising one arm to offer a flame toward a decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with white and red flower garlands and a gold necklace, set in an ornate golden arch flanked by two large gilded ceremonial discs. Multiple brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on a tiered offering stand decorated with marigold and white garlands, leaves, and small figurines at the base. Gold and yellow draped fabric forms the backdrop. Visible in the image: one priest only, so no additional people are shown.2015-07-06