Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of an outdoor shrine among trees. A standing devotee in saffron-orange robes with a long dark braid and orange-and-yellow shawl faces a dark stone deity murti seated on a pedestal. The murti has several arms, a crown-like headdress, red and orange garlands, and an orange dhoti. A green cloth backdrop hangs behind it inside an ornate white arch. In front, a mound of red-stained stones and a small black plaque stand on a circular platform, with a wooden bench nearby. The devotee is performing worship, placing feet on a patterned mat.

More like this

Open the gallery
July 02 20132013-07-02A photograph of an outdoor shrine scene. A standing figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style waist cord, bare upper arm with gold bangles, and a white forehead mark stands at left with palms pressed together in prayer, facing a large black stone deity murti. The murti has four arms holding attributes, wears a green cloth and a red-and-green garland, and sits on a dark pedestal; a yellow cloth backdrop surrounds it within an ornate silver-toned arch. In front is a red-painted rock-like base with a brass bell and a small inscribed plaque. Trees and a bare ground courtyard fill the background.2013-02-26 +1 copiesA woman in saffron-orange sannyasi-style robes stands with hands folded in prayer before a black stone deity murti seated with yellow cloth, red and orange garlands, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a yellow headwrap, set within an ornate silver arch against a red backdrop. Red kumkum-stained stones form a base around the murti, and a small black plaque sits in front. The setting is an outdoor garden with trees, a low white wall and paved ground. The image is a photograph.2013-02-01April 05 20122012-04-05A devotee in an orange-saffron dhoti and wrap stands at left under trees, palms pressed together in prayer, facing a black stone deity murti at right. The murti has multiple arms, wears a red cloth, red beaded necklaces and a red headpiece, and sits on a dark pedestal beside an ornate silver arch and orange draped backdrop. Red kumkum-covered stones and a small brass bell sit at its base, with a nameplate on the stand. The setting is an outdoor temple area with bare red earth, a red wall and trees. The devotee's face is not clear enough to determine any identity, so the person is described by role only.2013-01-15 +1 copiesMay 11 20132013-05-11April 05 20122012-04-05Outdoor photo beside a large tree. On the left, a long-haired man in orange and yellow ceremonial cloth, with a bare upper arm, bangles and a flower garland over one shoulder, stands in profile looking toward a shrine. On the right, a dark stone deity murti with multiple arms sits within a white carved arch backed by green fabric with gold motifs. The murti wears red cloth, a red-and-gold headband, layered beaded necklaces, and a garland of orange and yellow flowers. Red offerings, a small bench and a plaque sit at its base. The person appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron ceremonial dress.2013-07-02October 06 20112011-10-06March 15 20132013-03-15A man stands outdoors at right with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, in front of a black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal under a white carved arch with a green cloth backdrop. The murti wears a red-pink garment, red head cloth, gold necklaces and bangles. In front lies a mound of red offerings and a small black shrine table. The man has shaved-looking hair pulled back, bare upper body, and wears an orange-and-gold striped waist cloth with an orange shawl, rudraksha-style orange beads, gold armlet and bangles. Trees and red earth surround the shrine, and orange cords hang at the right edge.2013-05-14 +1 copiesSeptember 12 20112011-09-12 +1 copies