Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a shrine niche in a temple hall, framed by an ornate gold arch and draped with bands of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. A figure in an orange saffron robe with a cream headwrap and white flower garland stands at left, reaching toward the central deity murti, which has a dark hair crown, gold face and a turquoise and red garment. Brass oil lamps with lotus-shaped bases stand in front, and a gold kalasha-like ornament is visible. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam; the figure is a devotee or priest, and his identity is not established by appearance.

More like this

Open the gallery
A photograph of a decorated deity murti set within a golden arch framed by flower garlands in yellow, orange, purple, red and white. The murti wears a pink and maroon garment, a silver crown-like headdress, a necklace of pearls and ornaments, and holds a flower. In front stand brass oil lamps and a brass vessel. At left, a person in orange robes with a white head wrap and shawl stands with one hand extended toward the murti, apparently performing worship. No other physical people are clearly visible. The page excerpt names a person event, but no appearance-based candidate qualifies.2009-12-25A temple ritual photograph at a shrine beneath a gilded arch. A man with long dark hair in a saffron-orange robe reaches up with an outstretched arm to place a dot of kumkum or vibhuti on the forehead of a golden deity murti, which wears a jewelled crown, a magenta and gold sari and heavy gold necklaces. The murti is ringed with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. In the foreground a man in a pale peach robe holds a brass plate of offerings, and another figure is partly visible at the left edge beside a white bull statue. The setting is a stone temple sanctum with ornate pillars and hanging decorations.2008-12-31A photograph of a temple ritual in which a figure in orange robes and a white flower garland stands beside a golden deity murti, adorning it with a hand. The murti wears a blue and gold sari, a red blouse, a gold crown and jewellery, and is framed by yellow and red marigold garlands and an ornate gold arch. In front stand tall brass oil lamps, and on the left a second orange-clad attendant holds a silver tray with offerings. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum with a stone ceiling and bright daylight through a window.2009-12-27A temple shrine with two large deity murtis, one central figure in red and gold with a crown and another in orange and gold with a crown, both adorned with thick garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. A standing priest in orange robes with a wrapped waist cloth performs worship with an offering at the front, while another orange-robed devotee stands with folded hands at left. Brass lamp stands line the platform and a gold kalasha sits at the centre, with red cloth draped at the sides. The setting is a stone-pillared temple hall with greenery beyond, consistent with a puja or abhishekam at a sacred shrine.2009-07-07A standing figure in long flowing saffron-orange robes with a garland of yellow and orange flowers around the neck performs worship before a deity murti in a temple shrine. The figure has long dark swept-back hair and holds a ceremonial object near the murti. Two seated devotees in orange robes sit at left with hands folded in prayer. The deity murti sits on an elaborate golden throne framed by a golden arch, draped in a teal and red garment, with a crown and ornaments, surrounded by thick garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers. Brass oil lamps, a brass vessel and a pot stand in the foreground, with a tiger-skin-like mat on the floor. Pink flower garlands hang on the pillar at right.2009-12-29December 27 20092009-12-27A figure seen from behind in a sleeveless orange saffron garment with long dark hair and a multicoloured garland of yellow, white, red, green and purple flowers around the neck. The figure reaches toward a large golden deity murti with a tall ornate crown, a gold face and rich jewellery, tending its face or forehead with the hand. Gold ornamental arches, a gold-handled trident-like staff and garlanded gold decoration surround the murti, with a dark red curtain behind. The scene appears to be an image-worship or pooja setting in a temple-style hall.2009-12-23July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a temple shrine where a figure with long, swept-back dark hair in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl is decorating a seated deity murti with garlands. The murti is draped in red, white and yellow flower garlands and wears ornate silver jewellery. Brass oil lamps burn at the base of the shrine, and a gold-framed arch and garlanded figures stand beside it. The figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha-style necklace, consistent with the Swamiji appearance cues, so this is a probable appearance-based label rather than a confirmed identity. The visible activity suggests padapuja-style worship at a shrine.2011-11-29A woman in saffron-orange robes stands at left holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a decorated deity murti with gold crowns and garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers. The deities are seated under a gilded arch in a temple-like pavilion. In the foreground a small figure in orange and a white shawl with garlands sits beside ritual brass vessels, and a seated man in orange robes sits at the left edge. A brass lamp stand and kalasha-type vessels surround the altar. Some garland-decorated golden structure is placed before the murti.2009-12-30December 29 20092009-12-29December 26 20082008-12-26