Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A black stone murti of a deity seated on a rock pedestal beneath a large banyan tree, dressed in a turquoise blue cloth with a matching turban-like head wrap. The figure wears layered gold-toned necklaces and bangles, and garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta flowers hang from the shoulders. Red flowers lie at the base. Behind it is a red and gold patterned backdrop within an ornate silver arch carved with floral and animal motifs. Hanging aerial roots and a dirt courtyard with a low wall are visible. No people are present.

More like this

Open the gallery
Outdoor photograph of a large black stone deity murti seated in a silver-framed ornate arch niche set among trees. The figure has four arms, wears a turquoise-blue draped cloth, a multi-strand gold necklace, and a blue head wrap with a red tilak. Marigold and mixed flower garlands hang across the shoulders and arms, and an orange-gold draped backdrop fills the niche. Dry ground and foliage surround the shrine.2012-04-01A dark stone statue of a seated Shiva-like deity murti sits in an open outdoor setting beneath leafy trees. The figure wears a turquoise blue draped cloth over the shoulders and a matching blue head wrap, with a rudraksha-style mala and orange-red beaded necklaces around the neck. Orange and magenta flower garlands hang across the body. Behind the statue is an ornate silver arch framing a red and gold draped backdrop, with carved silver floral and lion-like motifs. Red flowers lie at the base, and reddish earth and a sunlit sky show through the trees.2012-04-01A black stone statue of a seated figure wrapped in a light blue cloth and draped with a rudraksha mala, sits on a dark pedestal within a white ornamental arch. Flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and green hang along both sides of the statue. Offerings or marigold petals lie at the base. Large leafy trees surround the outdoor setting. The statue is a sculpture, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-12-26A dark stone statue of a seated sage in a blue cloth wrap and blue head covering sits under a large ornate silver arch. Strands of marigold garlands in yellow, orange and purple drape over the figure, and a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace hangs at the chest. The statue rests on a black pedestal among leafy trees in an open outdoor setting, with a red-tinted base and offerings at its feet. No physical people are visible.2010-12-26A black stone statue of a seated figure stands within a silver arch under dark trees. The figure wears a blue shawl draped over the body and a blue head wrap, with a red rudraksha mala around the neck. Flower garlands in yellow, orange, red and purple are draped over the arch and figure. The statue is a depiction, not a physically present person, and no people are visible.2010-12-26April 01 20122012-04-01September 30 20132013-09-30A dark stone statue of a seated deity murti sits in a carved white stone niche draped with a deep red curtain. The figure wears a red-orange turban, a blue and gold silk dhoti, layered gold necklaces, and a belt of gold. Red and yellow marigold garlands drape the arms and body. Tall trees and dappled foliage fill the background outdoors, with a hanging root or branch in the left foreground.2017-10-12A dark stone statue of a seated sage, shown in a shaded outdoor garden surrounded by trees. The figure wears a bright blue wrap and blue cloth draped over the shoulders, with a white tilak on the forehead and a rudraksha mala around the neck. Fresh garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers hang over the statue. It is set inside an ornate silver arch carved with floral and foliate motifs, on a black pedestal with red painted base. The statue is an image, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-12-26A black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated in a meditative pose inside an ornate silver arch, with a brown satin backdrop and trees behind. The figure wears a bright blue turban and blue draped cloth, a leopard-print waist sash, multiple rudraksha malas, and a pendant necklace. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds drape over both sides. Its raised hand shows a mudra, and it rests on a small carved figure at the base. Flower petals are scattered on the black pedestal. This is a statue, not a living person.2012-10-22A black stone deity murti seated on a pedestal in an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree. The murti wears a purple shawl wrapped over the body, a gold necklace, and garlands of yellow marigolds and pink-red flowers. Its arms are raised, and it sits on a dark base with a small carved animal figure. Behind it hangs a gold-orange cloth framed by a white ornate arch. Red-painted stones and small brass oil lamps lie at its base, with a stone bench and white pillars in the foreground. Branches and leaves partly obscure the view. No people are visible.2012-04-08A black stone deity murti seated on a pedestal in an outdoor setting with trees behind it. The figure has four arms and wears a blue draped cloth, a multi-strand gold necklace and a garland of pink and yellow flowers. A red and orange patterned backdrop frames it between ornate silver-toned arched panels, and a small red flower offering rests at its feet. No people are visible.2012-04-01