Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Festival photograph of a decorated deity murti at a temple shrine during Navaratri celebrations. A standing murti in green silk sari with a blue upper garment is adorned with heavy gold-and-green jewelled necklaces, a jewelled crown, and a dense garland of white jasmine, pink and red flowers. Two smaller murtis flanking it are garlanded with yellow marigolds and white flowers and wear gold crowns. Behind them a backdrop shows a starry galaxy image and a gold arch frame. An air conditioner and fan are visible at the edges.

More like this

Open the gallery
September 21 20172017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21A decorated deity murti stands at the centre of a shrine on a green draped platform, backed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a green silk sari with gold dots, a blue upper garment, a tall black crown with jewelled ornaments, and a heavy multi-stone necklace; it holds a golden and red object in one hand. Two smaller murtis flank it, each wearing gold and jewelled ornaments and flower garlands. Long garlands of white jasmine, pink flowers and yellow marigolds drape the arch and platform, and small silver oil lamps stand at the base with a white dove figure above them. No physical people are visible.2017-09-21A photograph of three decorated deity murtis displayed on ornate golden thrones against a dark curtain. The central murti, a female form in a green skirt and tall crown, is almost entirely covered in white and blue flower garlands with red rose borders, and wears layered gold necklaces. Flanking murtis on each side wear red and white garlands and embellished garments. Yellow and red flower strands drape the base and a purple cloth covers the platform. A wall air conditioner and fan sit at the right edge. No living people are visible.2013-10-06September 21 20172017-09-21 +2 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti, a goddess figure, sits centrally on a red draped seat under a large arch of red roses and white and green flower garlands. She wears a silver crown, layered silver and gold necklaces, a blue and green silk blouse with gold border, and a red skirt with a white flower garland at the hem. Flanking figures of smaller goddess murtis, dressed in green and yellow flower garlands and pink or blue silk, sit on either side under ornate gold-toned circular halos. A golden standing figure stands in the background, with red and pink tassel decorations hanging above, and a wall air conditioner at right. No physical people are visible.2013-10-08A decorated deity murti is seated on an ornate throne-like platform draped with gold and silver brocade and strands of pearls. The figure wears a golden crown, layered gold necklaces and an orange-gold garment, and is heavily garlanded with white jasmine and pink and red flowers. Elephant figures flank the base, and brass oil lamps stand on either side under maroon drapery.2016-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 06 20162016-10-06 +1 copiesSeptember 25 20142014-09-25 +1 copiesNovember 16 20152015-11-16A central deity murti is seated on a platform, dressed in a purple silk sari with gold border and an orange-gold cloth draped below, adorned with layered pink and gold necklaces, a jewelled crown and a long beaded mala. The figure is framed by a large arch of white and red flower garlands with green and yellow accents. Two smaller attendant figures flank it: one at left wears a red garment and gold ornaments, and one at right holds a golden staff-like object. A red-pink glow lights the backdrop. No physical people are visible; this is a Navaratri darbar display of murtis.2017-09-23