Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a standing man in orange on the left, wearing an orange shawl over bare shoulders and holding a lit oil lamp toward a deity. Behind him, two large gilded murtis sit on a raised seat draped with garlands in yellow, red and white, with one figure in an orange-and-red crown and the other in an orange sari with a silver crown. Brass lamp stands with lit flames line the frame, and a small pink flower arrangement sits at the lower left.

More like this

Open the gallery
A temple shrine scene with a standing priest in a sleeveless orange-red garment and orange dhoti at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward an ornate deity pair. The central deity murti are seated on a blue-and-orange throne-like pedestal, one wearing a crown and red garment with gold ornaments, the other in orange sari and tall headdress with jewelled necklaces. They are framed by a garland arch of yellow, red and green flowers. In front, a smaller figure in orange and white cloth with a red headdress and gold necklace is seated on a white cloth. Brass lamps, a flower-decorated altar and a gilded arch complete the shrine.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 07 20092009-07-07July 08 20092009-07-08July 07 20092009-07-07January 02 20092009-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murti figures, one in orange and red with a crown and the other in orange and gold, both draped in dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and green flowers. In front, a golden peetha or altar holds a smaller red-clad murti and floral offerings, with brass oil lamps standing on either side. A woman in an orange sari with a white shawl stands at left with her palms raised in worship, and a man in orange clothing stands at the far left edge holding a lamp.2009-07-07January 02 20092009-01-02A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arch behind two large deity murti seated on a raised platform, garlanded with yellow, red and white flower garlands. The left figure wears a red crown and gold jewellery, the right one a crown and orange sari with blue lower cloth. In front, a small seated figure in orange and red garments is decorated with a garland. A standing person in an orange-red robe, with a bare upper body and shaved head, extends an arm toward the shrine; a second person in white stands at the left edge. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha and offerings surround the platform.2009-07-08A 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 photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holding a pair of deity murtis, a male figure with a red turban and garlanded neck and a female figure in a blue and gold dress with a tall crown, both wreathed in yellow and red garlands. In front, a small seated figure in orange and red with a white garland sits on a cloth. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes stands at left, holding a bell and a small vessel with an upraised arm, as a second orange-clad assistant stands behind him. Brass oil lamps, kalasha vessels and offering plates sit on the floor, with blue curtains framing the mandapa.2009-01-02A devotee in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a white flower garland stands at left, holding a lit lamp toward a golden shrine arch. Inside, a deity murti pair with a crown and garlands sits on a golden throne-like pedestal, with a blue backdrop and pink draped cloth. A small blue-skinned figure in red with a garland stands in front, and brass lamps, kalasha pots and offerings surround the shrine. The scene is a temple ritual setting.2009-01-02