Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Two silver-faced deity murti, a Shiva and a goddess, seated side by side on a pink satin-draped platform in front of a lime-green backdrop framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crown, a green and silver jewelled bodice, rich gold necklaces and a trident leaning against his shoulder, with a pink silk dhoti. The figure on the right wears a black braided hairdo decorated with yellow flowers, layered gold necklaces, a teal blue sari with pink borders and holds a small ornate object in one hand. Both are garlanded with marigolds, jasmine and red flowers. No physical people are visible.

More like this

Open the gallery
June 27 20092009-06-27Close view of a pair of metal deity murtis seated before a green backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban topped with a crescent-moon crown, a green velvet garment, and layered jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident and a small ritual object. The female figure wears a blue and pink sari, a dark braided hairstyle with gold ornaments, and multiple strands of necklaces. Both have red lips and earrings, and yellow and red flower garlands hang around them.2009-06-27July 20 20102010-07-20Two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side within a golden arched shrine niche with deep red velvet drapery behind them. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with jeweled crown, a trident in its raised hand, a teal silk garment with orange and gold brocade border, and layered jeweled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a black crown with ornate gold headpiece, orange garment with gold brocade, and a long white and pink flower garland. Both are adorned with jeweled jewelry, and a green and purple garland drapes across them.2009-06-16 +1 copiesApril 03 20132013-04-03Two gilded metal murti figures of deities are seated side by side before a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a green and gold embellished garment and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver crescent ornaments, a pink sari and holds a ritual implement. Both are adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and long garlands of white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. The setting suggests a temple worship display.July 20 20102010-07-20Golden-painted statues of a deity couple seated under a gilded arch against gold shimmering drapery. The male figure wears a red-orange turban with a tilak, a red garment and layered pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a teal-blue silk sari with gold jewelry, a gold crown and red-and-white flower garlands draped over both figures. Both are adorned with red flowers and green leaves, a deity murti arrangement with no living people visible.2013-03-05A photograph of a pair of metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine, set before a red curtain and an ornate gold-toned arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a heavily embellished silver-and-jewel necklace, and a blue skirt, and holds a trident in one hand. The female figure wears a pink sari with a pink-and-gold border, a tall jeweled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and drapes her hand in blessing. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a silver kalasha-like object topped with green and red gemstone-style ornaments, along with a silver offering plate. These are deity murtis, not living people.March 24 20132013-03-24Golden metal statues of a male and female deity pair are displayed in front of a green cloth backdrop with gold patterns and an ornate gold arched frame. The male figure wears a red turban with a gold ornament, a red garment, layered gold necklaces, and white flower garlands with red roses. He holds a golden trident and a raised hand with a decorated palm. The female figure wears a gold crown, gold earrings, a gold nose ring, layered necklaces, an orange and red sari, and matching white and red floral garlands. Both have painted forehead markings. These are statues, not living people.2013-03-15A close view of a golden deity murti pair seated before a green curtain patterned with gold motifs and a gilded arch. The figure on the left, shown with a trident and damaru-like staff, wears an orange and red turban, a rudraksha-style bead garland and layered gold necklaces with a magenta garment. The figure on the right wears a pink and magenta sari with green border, a tall ornate crown and many gold necklaces. Marigold garlands drape both figures and flowers sit at the base. Statues only, no physical people visible.2014-09-28