Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A central deity murti of a goddess stands on a golden throne-like pedestal, draped in a rose-pink and gold silk sari with a gold border and a jeweled pink-and-white ornamental collar. The murti holds raised hands with ritual objects, and an ornate gold arched prabhavali frame surrounds it. Flanking the central figure are carved gold lions or mythical animals and tall decorative tassel garlands in red, orange, green, blue and white. Brass oil lamps stand before the altar, and a gold ceremonial shield-shaped plaque hangs on the left. Pink stage lighting washes the scene, and a second seated murti in a gold-bordered sari appears at the right edge. No people are visible.

More like this

Open the gallery
April 24 20162016-04-24A brass-and-gold ritual setup in front of a seated figure draped in pink and yellow cloth with rudraksha malas. In the foreground a small gold-metal peetham-style stand holds a palm-leaf or book, beside a brass kalasha pot, a brass spouted vessel, small brass bowls and a lamp. Centre right is a gilded deity murti in a golden arched prabhavali frame, dressed in pink sari with layered pearl and gem necklaces and a red pendant, holding an object in one hand. The setting is a temple-style puja arrangement with bright fabrics. No people are visible apart from the seated figure's lower body and garlands.2013-05-25A decorated temple shrine at an outdoor camp, with three deity murtis in a row on a red-draped dais. The central figure is a seated goddess in pink and gold with raised arms, flanked by a seated figure on a bull-like mount and another figure on a peacock-like mount. Brass oil lamps (deepams) stand before each figure, with a brass kalasha-style vessel and decorated shields on either side. Multicoloured tassel garlands hang from the arches, and purple light washes over the ornate gold and cream sculpted backdrop. No people are visible in the scene.2016-04-24March 14 20132013-03-14March 13 20132013-03-13October 14 20152015-10-14April 25 20182018-04-25Photograph of a metal deity murti seated on an ornate copper-coloured throne with a tall arched back and carved lion-like finials. The figure wears a red sari with gold border, layered beaded necklaces, a large pendant, a crown-like headdress and a red tilak. Behind it hang orange and gold cloths with a patterned maroon-and-gold border, and white and red flower garlands frame the scene. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a red and gold object with a rudraksha mala lies at lower left.2013-05-14 +1 copiesOctober 11 20162016-10-11A decorated deity murti of Devi is seated on a golden throne under a tiered canopy with fringed red and gold trim. The figure wears a gold crown, heavy gold jewellery, and an orange-gold sari, and is garlanded with white and yellow flower chains. Many brass kalasha pots and oil lamps are arranged at its base, and tall brass lamp stands flank the throne. On the right, a priest in an orange-brown dhoti and bare upper body holds a lit lamp and performs aarti near a flame. A yellow ceremonial umbrella with a red emblem stands on the left against a deep red curtain. This is a puja or aarti setting, and the page's event title is not visible in the image.2016-10-11A decorated deity murti of Devi, seated on an ornate gilded throne canopy with a fringed red-and-gold overhead canopy, draped in orange and gold silk and heavily garlanded with white and red flowers and jewelled ornaments. Brass kalashas and lamps stand before the murti on banana leaves. On the right, two men in orange dhotis are performing aarti with oil lamps, one bare-chested with rudraksha, the other behind him wearing an orange wrap and a beaded garland. Golden-yellow and red ceremonial parasols flank the scene against a maroon curtain.2016-10-11Photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated on ornate golden thrones in a temporary pavilion with a grey draped backdrop. The murti on the right is a goddess form in a red silk sari, heavy gold jewellery and a large pink-and-white flower garland, seated on red cloth with a golden canopy above. The murti on the left, on a painted carved pedestal with lion figures, wears a yellow marigold garland and gold ornaments. A brass lamp stands in front and a small pennant-shaped banner hangs between them. Blurred silhouettes of a few people sit in the lower foreground.2015-10-21 +1 copies