Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Photo of a temple shrine where a person in an orange-saffron dhoti and upper wrap, hair tied in a bun, leans in to garland a golden deity murti with white jasmine strands and red flowers. Behind them stands an orange draped backdrop, a gilded arched frame and a jewelled golden crown on the murti. A second person in a white dhoti with red border, seen from behind, holds the garland from the lower right.

More like this

Open the gallery
A person in an orange-saffron garment with a gold-striped border arranges a long white jasmine garland around a gilded deity murti in a temple shrine. The figure has hair tied in a bun and gold bangles, leaning in with both hands at the statue's shoulder. Behind the murti is a flared gold arch and orange cloth, with pink lotus flowers and red blossoms among the garlands. A boy in a white dhoti with red stripes holds the garland at the lower right. Ornate gold jewellery and a jewelled crown adorn the statue's head.2012-04-30A figure in orange ceremonial dress with a bare shoulder and a rudraksha mala stands with their back to the camera, adorning a deity murti with white and yellow garlands. The golden deity wears a tall orange turban with a jewelled crown, a red and white floral necklace, and rich gold and gemstone jewellery. Red, yellow, green and purple floral decorations surround the altar, with a gold ornate arch above and a gold flower-shaped offering nearby.2012-04-30A man in a rust-orange unstitched cloth wrapped over one shoulder, with gold-banded hem, stands with his back to the camera and reaches up with both arms to adjust a decorated deity murti. The murti wears orange silk, a jewelled crown and necklaces, and is heavily garlanded with red roses, green leaves and white jasmine strands. Green and gold bird ornaments sit at its sides. Behind him an attendant in white cloth holds a brass kalasha-style vessel with flowers. Orange and red walls and hangings frame the scene. The man's face is not visible, so no identification is made.2012-04-30February 09 20122012-02-09June 09 20092009-06-09April 30 20122012-04-30A man with long dark hair tied in a bun, bare-shouldered in an orange-red cloth, stands at the front of a richly decorated deity murti seated on a throne. He reaches up with both arms, holding a bundle of garlands or threads, to adorn the figure's head. The murti wears an orange silk sari, jewelled necklaces and a bejewelled crown, and is surrounded by red roses, white flowers and green leaves. A green-and-gold peacock-shaped ornament stands at each side. A second man in white robes is partly visible at the left edge. The setting is a temple with orange walls and a red pillar.2012-04-30A devotee in a saffron-orange draped garment with gold border and a rudraksha mala around the neck stands with back to the camera, placing a red flower on an ornately dressed deity murti. The murti is seated, dressed in orange silk with heavy jewelled necklaces, a green sash and a crown-like headdress, and is surrounded by red roses, white jasmine garlands and green leaves. A green decorated peacock-shaped element and a teal cloth canopy frame the scene. The person's role is that of a worshipper performing puja at the altar.2012-04-30January 09 20152015-01-09April 30 20122012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30A woman in an orange sari with a gold border stands at left, smiling and pouring or touching a dark stone shivalinga at the centre of the frame. Behind it, a large gold-coloured deity murti wears layered bead and gem necklaces and a red-and-gold garment, with a smaller golden figure beside it. The altar is decorated with white jasmine garlands and bands of red, orange and yellow flowers, with a brass vessel at lower left. The scene appears to be a temple abhishekam or puja during evening lighting.2007-01-01