Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Photograph of a temple-style interior ceiling or beam, with rows of white conical sculpted forms in tiers running diagonally across a dark ledge. Behind them, a blue cloth, marigold and yellow garland strands, and a white ceiling pipe are visible at the right edge. No people are visible in the frame.

More like this

Open the gallery
Close-up photograph of rows of white conch shells (shankha) arranged in staggered diagonal lines against a dark green cloth backdrop. The shells are uniform in shape and size, with their pointed ends facing upward, filling the frame. No people, deities or ritual figures are visible in the image.2006-12-29April 14 20182018-04-14September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of rows of small white clay oil lamps (diyas) arranged in long lines across a peach-coloured cloth on a paved courtyard. Two large black stone deity murti stand flanking the scene, draped in white cloth with red-and-white flower garlands. In the background a red draped canopy with bunting, banana plants and a seated or standing figure in an orange-and-yellow garment near the centre. A small table with offerings and a white plastic chair appear at left.2014-11-28Outdoor ritual setup on a paved courtyard with rows of white conical sculptures or offerings arranged on a pink cloth, leading toward a red draped backdrop. Two large black stone deity statues flank the arrangement, each adorned with white and red flower garlands and white cloth. A single standing person in an orange-brown garment stands near the red curtain, with a small floral offering in front. Trees, a stone wall, and a plastic chair appear in the background.2014-11-28A tiered pyramid of white conch shells, many with pointed tips upward, arranged in concentric rows on red and gold silk cloth layered over sand or rice. Brass oil lamps stand at the base on a red-striped mat, with orange marigold garlands and a gold-framed throne-like seat to the left. Background shows a framed painting, hanging garlands and a person in gold-bordered white dhoti. No people are clearly visible as the focus.2018-04-14 +1 copiesJuly 05 20202020-07-05September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual preparation at dusk in front of a red draped shrine canopy with gold fringe. Rows of unlit white clay lamps or small white cone-shaped vessels cover a pink-and-purple cloth spread across the paved ground. Two large black stone deity murti stand on either side, each wearing a white dhoti-style garment and a white-flowered garland. A single figure in an orange-brown robe stands near the centre of the canopy, partly visible. Potted plants, a banana leaf and a small blue-and-white sign at the upper left frame the scene.2014-11-28Close-up photograph of rows of white cone-shaped ritual objects arranged on tiered steps draped with gold and orange striped silk cloth. Blurred background shows warm lamp light and a red and green display. No people are visible in the frame, and no one is identifiable as a person.2016-04-27Close-up photograph of a row of white ceremonial items, appearing to be cloth-wrapped or bagged offerings with blue marker writing, set along a low raised platform draped in orange-gold fabric. Red carpet and blue-green stage lighting appear at the left edge, with a red-and-gold decorated structure behind. No people are visible in the frame.2016-04-27A tiered arrangement of white conch-shaped shells stands on a stepped platform draped with red silk cloth edged in gold brocade, with rice scattered between the tiers. Brass oil lamps stand in rows at the left, and a black stone Shiva lingam with a yellow-orange flower garland sits in the background beside a brass throne with a golden base. Partial figures in orange and white clothing appear at the edges of the frame. The setting is a temple hall with a red-patterned floor mat.2018-04-14