Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis richly alankarated with jewelled crowns and embellished garments. The figure on the left wears a white and red turban ornamented with a jewelled brooch and pearl strands, red lips, kohl-lined eyes and a bindi, holding a golden staff or lotus-like object. The figure on the right wears a tall crown studded with red, green and white stones and a bejewelled necklace. Both are dressed in navy and gold garments decorated with pearls and coloured gems. Statues only; no physical people are present.

More like this

Open the gallery
2007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIClose photo of gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship in a temple. The left figure wears a green and orange turban with a jewelled ornament, large jewelled earrings, a gold necklace and a raised gold hand; the right figure wears a gold crown and jewelled earrings in front of a deep red velvet curtain, with red and orange flower garlands at the edge. Both figures are ornamented with rhinestone-studded jewellery, a bright, ceremonial look typical of a temple alankaram.2009-10-17Close-up photograph of two richly adorned deity murtis side by side. The figure on the left has blue-black skin, a white vertical tilak with a red central mark, red painted lips, and a jewelled gold crown with red and green stones. The figure on the right has a shining gold face and is covered in glittering sequined or jewelled ornaments. Both wear layered gold and gem-set necklaces, and white flower garlands hang at the upper left. No physical people are visible.July 20 20102010-07-20June 27 20092009-06-27Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated for alankaram. The left figure wears a dark red velvet crown trimmed with white beadwork and a white flower garland, and holds a small green-and-gold object near its mouth. The right figure wears a tall gold crown densely set with white beads, red and green jewels and a hanging white tassel, with a red flower garland. Both are adorned with sequined ornaments, jewelled necklaces and fresh flower garlands in pink, red and white, with a golden mace or staff visible at the left edge.Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures side by side, with the nearer figure showing a gold face with red lips, black-lined eyes, white urdhva tilaka and red bindi, wearing a jewelled crown with red and white stones, large red-and-white stone earrings, and a dark blue velvet garment embroidered with gold, white and green-red stone teardrop motifs. A gold ceremonial staff or mace is held at the left edge. The second figure's face and jewelled headdress are partly visible at the right, with its own ornamented gold garment. The figures appear to be alankaram decorations of deity forms.Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures in a shrine, with golden crowns and jeweled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled brooch and pearl strands, raises one hand in a blessing gesture, and is adorned with gold necklaces set with multicoloured stones and a red gem pendant. The figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and a sparkling jeweled necklace. Red and green garlands hang at the lower edges, and a deep red velvet curtain forms the backdrop beneath a gold-leaf arch. The figures are statues, not living people.2009-12-21 +1 copiesTwo golden metal deity murtis are dressed for a festival procession. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a red garment, with a red gem-set necklace, a golden hand raised in blessing, and a jewelled ornamental shield held at the left edge. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled conical crown, a bright orange sari-like garment, and a large layered necklace of white and coloured stones. Both are surrounded by red, yellow and white flower garlands and green foliage.2009-07-08September 07 20112011-09-07Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship, one with a red-and-gold turban and a jeweled forehead ornament, the other with a tall golden crown and a red flower garland. Both are adorned with jeweled necklaces, earrings and multicolored gemstone collars, and one raises a hand near its face. A dark red curtain and a golden arch frame the figures. No physical people are visible.2009-12-21Close photograph of two gilded metal murti statues decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears a red turban with pearl strands and a jewelled crown, and holds a golden ceremonial staff with a lotus-like finial. The figure on the right wears a black tall headdress with red and white jewelled bands, ornate earrings, and a jewelled gold collar over a brown garment. Both faces are polished gold with red lips and painted eyes. Bright multicolour jewelled embellishments cover their clothing, and white and purple flower garlands are visible at the right edge. The statues are depictions, not living people.2009-06-03 +1 copies