Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a deity murti, a carved figure of a deity whose face is covered by an orange and gold cloth, shown in close frontal view. The figure wears a multi-stranded gold crown with ornate headpiece, large gold and green earrings, a diamond-studded gold choker, and a gold necklace. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, white jasmine and purple blooms with green leaves drape the figure on both sides. Orange and gold fabric wraps the body, and a white draped table sits below. Behind, a seated figure in orange robes and yellow cloth is partly visible at the edges.

More like this

Open the gallery
December 31 20102010-12-31Close-up photograph of a deity murti draped in an orange and gold-bordered cloth, wearing a multi-strand jewelled necklace with a red stone pendant and a heavy gold chain with round gold beads. Two tall pillars of flower garlands frame the image, built in alternating bands of yellow, purple, red, and white blossoms with green leaves. The murti sits on a gold ornamental base or vessel. No people are visible.2010-12-31Close view of a seated figure in orange robes, largely covered by layered flower garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and magenta and purple blooms. The head is wrapped in a saffron cloth with rudraksha mala strands, a diamond-studded crown band across the forehead, and a heavy gold pendant with rudraksha beads at the chest. Orange robes are visible at the shoulders and lap, with a white cloth below. Only the upper body and face-covering adornments are visible, and the figure is not identifiable from appearance.2007-12-27A large deity murti or statue seated on a white-draped platform, adorned with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and maroon flowers, white blossoms and green leaves. The figure wears an orange cloth wrap, a gold-toned ornate belt and collar, and tall decorated gold earrings with green stones. A golden umbrella-like canopy or parasol with a curved handle rises behind, and a purple drape and orange fabric hang in the background. Potted plants and a red railing sit at the left edge. No physical people are visible; this is a statue, not a living person.2010-12-27A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a white-draped platform outdoors. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth and a golden headdress or crown with green gem-set ornaments hanging at the top. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, dark red blooms and white jasmine-like flowers wrap the body from shoulder to lap. Gold jewellery and a gold waist ornament glint on the torso. Behind it, a violet draped backdrop and a large orange canopy with a gold-edged fringe are visible, along with potted plants and a red-and-white railing at left. No physical people are present.2010-12-27Close-up of a ceremonial figure seated on a golden throne-like seat, with its face covered by a red-and-gold saffron turban and a white cloth wrap edged in teal and gold. A three-tier jeweled headpiece with a red central gem sits across the forehead, and thick garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta and purple flowers hang on both sides. A pink silk drape and gold-edged cushion frame the figure. Only clothing, garlands and ornaments are visible; no face or identifying features can be seen, so no person is identified.2010-09-15Close view of a deity murti. It is adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, and white cloth drapes its base. A gold decorated base or pedestal sits below, with red fabric and teal and gold textiles behind. No physical people are visible; the image is a photograph of the murti.2010-12-16A photograph of a deity murti. The figure wears an orange and maroon ceremonial cloth wrapped across the chest, a jewelled belt with a central medallion, and is garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers, and green leaves. Pink silk drapes frame the background, and gold and red fabric surrounds the seat. No physical people are visible.2009-12-15November 29 20112011-11-29A figure seated on a red satin cloth is almost entirely covered by yellow and purple marigold garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. The head wears an orange and maroon patterned turban topped with green leaves and a large ornate gold headpiece, with a band of rhinestones across the forehead. The body is wrapped in orange cloth and a wide gold-embossed waist ornament, with maroon and gold borders on the wrap. Bare feet with silver anklets appear at the lower left, and a blue cloth hangs at the upper right. The figure appears to be a decorated deity murti or a ceremonially dressed figure rather than a clearly visible person, and no face is shown.2011-02-02A decorated Shiva lingam, its dark stone form draped in an orange cloth with a jewelled brooch, adorned with a golden five-hooded serpent canopy (naga) with green gem pendants. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands hang on both sides, a rudraksha mala drapes down the front, and gold and diamond-studded bands wrap the base. Red and orange silks spread on the cloth beneath. No people are visible.2011-12-28A close view of a ceremonial figure draped in orange and saffron cloth, with a gold-embroidered orange sash, adorned with a silver-studded collar, gold beaded necklace and gold earrings set with green stones. Two tall garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red and purple flowers and green leaves frame the figure on both sides, and a golden vessel rests at the base. Behind are red and white pillars and a green garden. This appears to be a decorated deity murti or ceremonial alankaram rather than a living person, so no a person candidate is visible.2010-12-31