Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Night procession image of two metal deity murti figures, one standing centrally and one partly visible at left, both adorned with heavy floral garlands in red, yellow, white and purple marigold-type flowers and green leaves. The central figure wears a jeweled crown, holds a staff or trident-like implement and a rudraksha-style mala, and is draped with ornate jewelry. A red and gold umbrella canopy with fringe hangs overhead against a dark night sky. No physical people are visible.

More like this

Open the gallery
Night photograph of a deity murti in a procession setting, heavily decorated with a dense surround of garlands in red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with green leaves. The central metal murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a sparkling necklace, ornate gold garlands and holds a staff-like emblem in one hand. A smaller murti with a jeweled headdress and red tilak stands at the left edge, and a partially visible decorated figure appears at the right. A decorated canopy with fringe hangs at the top against a black sky. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-11-25A metal deity murti stands in the centre, adorned with a tall jewelled crown and a jewelled ornamental shield-like backing, with a long garland of marigolds and red roses surrounding it. Gold and jewelled figures flank the central deity. Yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers frame the arrangement against dark green leaves. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-11-25November 25 20102010-11-25November 25 20102010-11-25November 25 20102010-11-25Night photograph of a festival procession vehicle draped with dense garlands of marigolds, roses and white blossoms in yellow, red, purple and green. Two or three metal deity murti figures are seated on the decorated platform, one wearing a tall crowned headdress and holding a staff, with ornate jewellery. A large decorated umbrella with red and blue panels and gold finial stands above them. A maroon cloth hangs at the left edge, and string lights and a street lamp glow in the dark background. No physical people are visible.2010-11-25Night photograph of a decorated deity murti flanked by two smaller standing figures, all heavily adorned with flower garlands in yellow, white, red and purple. The central figure wears a tall silver crown, a jewelled chest ornament and layered necklaces. The flanking figures wear silver crowns and orange-red garments. Colourful painted pillars with geometric and floral patterns frame the scene, and garlands are draped in arches overhead. No physical people are visible.2011-10-06A photograph of a deity murti, a central figure flanked by two smaller standing figures, all heavily decorated for a festival. The central figure wears a tall white crown with a golden band, a necklace of white and red flowers, and ornate jewelled garlands across the chest. Two attendant figures on either side wear orange-red saris, jewelled necklaces and crowns. The murtis stand against a dense backdrop of yellow and white marigold garlands, red roses, purple flower strands and green leaves, framed by red poles and decorated panels with blue, yellow and red patterns. The scene is lit against a dark night background. No living people are visible.2011-10-06Photograph of a deity murti in a procession or festival setting, with a metal-decorated figure of a deity holding a spear-like staff and a trident-shaped weapon, flanked by two smaller attendant figures. The main figure wears a tall ornate crown, gold necklaces and jewelled adornments. The murti is heavily garlanded with bands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and green leaves, seated on a teal silk cloth beneath a decorated red, blue, yellow and white umbrella. String lights glow in the dark background. No living people are visible.2010-11-25Three deity murtis stand together in a shrine beneath an ornate gold arch with a silver-grey draped backdrop. Each figure wears heavy jewelled necklaces, bejewelled crowns and multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, white, purple and green flowers, with rudraksha-style bead strands hanging on the central figures. The central murti is adorned in gold and gemstone jewellery; the figures on either side wear brocade garments in maroon and green. Small red floral offerings lie at the base. No people are visible in the scene.2014-09-06Night photograph of a festival procession chariot draped in long garlands of red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. Three deity murtis with polished dark faces stand on the float beneath an ornate gold canopy. The central figure, wearing a jewelled crown and white dhoti, holds a bow and arrow and is adorned with silver ornaments, resembling Rama. Flanking figures wear red and gold crowns and jewelled garments, one with a kumkum-coloured dress and gold necklaces. Decorative gold fringed cloth hangs at the top edge. The scene is lit by warm lamplight against a dark sky.2015-04-29A photograph of deity murti figures dressed for worship. The central standing figure, in gold-toned metal, wears an ornate crown, layered jeweled necklaces and a jeweled belt, and holds a trident-like staff. Flanking figures on either side wear jeweled crowns and necklaces and hold ritual objects. The figures are framed by thick garlands of red roses, yellow and white marigolds, and purple flower strands, with green leaves and a gold ornate backdrop behind them.2013-02-20