Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph inside a shrine where a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a matching shawl makes an offering, holding a pink flower near a large deity murti. The murti is dressed with a golden crown, a garland of white, yellow, red and green flowers, a rudraksha-style mala, a silver breastplate and a rich orange cloth. Before it sit a silver bowl of fruit, a framed portrait, brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel on a red-draped altar. The man appears to be in worship, kneeling at the altar with his palms pressed together. A

More like this

Open the gallery
A figure in saffron-orange robes kneels at the left and reaches toward a richly decorated deity murti on a draped altar. The murti wears a tall golden crown, a large gold-and-jewelled chest ornament, and is draped with garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers. A small framed photograph of a saffron-clad figure stands on the altar, with fruits, a brass oil lamp and a pink flower offering nearby. Golden lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a shiny silver oil lamp frame the scene against a red and gold backdrop. The setting resembles a temple or puja space with abhishekam-style floral decoration.2008-05-12A photograph of a temple ritual before a large golden deity murti adorned with a crown, a white and red-yellow flower garland and a jeweled silver necklace. A figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace kneels at the lower left and raises a lit oil lamp toward the deity, with a tray of fruit and flowers nearby. Behind the murti stands a golden figure wearing an orange turban, and red drapery and golden lamps frame the shrine.2008-05-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head covering sits at the base of a shrine, arranging ritual items on a red platform. He wears a long beaded necklace and bangles and has a white marking on his arm. Before him are a golden kalasha-style vessel, brass oil lamps and a small gold deity figure in a teal sari with jewelled ornaments. Behind them a large deity murti is draped in layered garlands of marigolds and roses in red, orange, white, green and pink, with a jewelled crown and a mirror-work backdrop. The scene suggests a temple puja setting.2008-05-02A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a man in an orange-saffron robe seated cross-legged on a tiled raised platform, hands folded in front, with a gold chain necklace, bangles and a shaved head with a tuft of hair. Behind him stands a large deity murti with a gold crown, decorated with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers, and a kalasha-like gold crown ornament on the upper figure. A brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top stands in the foreground, and a small framed photo of a woman in orange sits near offerings of flowers, fruit and a puja plate on a red tray. A brass lamp and an arched gold frame with garlands complete the shrine scene.2008-10-15A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers. A seated figure in an orange saffron garment and long white flower garland sits on a wooden chair beside a brass vessel, with long dark hair swept back, apparently performing a ritual. Before him stands a large deity murti or linga adorned with a crown, flower garlands and fruit offerings arranged on silver plates, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. Red drapery and floral backdrop frame the scene. The figure's identity is uncertain, so the a person field is unsure.2007-01-01A temple priest in saffron-orange robes kneels at a gold ritual stand, offering a pink lotus flower with his right hand. He wears a gold necklace and bangles, with white ash markings on his arm. Before him stand a gold deity murti in a teal and gold garment and a tall gold stepped altar with a gold kalasha, surrounded by brass bowls, gold pitchers and red and pink flower offerings. Behind, a large deity figure and a Shiva lingam-style form are dressed with layered marigold and rose garlands in orange, red, pink and green. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. The setting is a temple shrine during puja.2008-05-02October 15 20082008-10-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged with hands folded in front of him, eyes closed, in prayer before a decorated deity murti. The deity wears a golden crown and is draped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers, with a gold necklace and a blue-skinned figure with a garland at its base. Behind it are ornate gold arches and a brass oil lamp (deepa) at right, with flower offerings and fruit on the floor. The setting is a temple shrine with a red curtain and a brass lamp with a peacock-style top. Dress of the seated man is saffron with a gold chain and bangles, consistent with the page's account of padapuja at a person temple.2008-10-16November 09 20092009-11-09A photograph inside a temple shrine. A standing man in saffron-orange robes and matching head covering reaches up with both arms to offer red flowers to a gold-crowned deity murti, adorned with white, yellow and orange garlands and a white cloth draped at its base. Additional deity murtis stand to the right and left, one with a gold crown and garlands, another in green and pink garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepams), a brass vessel and offerings sit on the altar platform, with colourful painted pillars and a dark red curtain behind.2008-10-16A man in orange-saffron robes with a red-and-white cloth wrap is seated on a raised platform, kneeling and tending to ritual offerings before a decorated deity murti. The murti has a golden crown and a face covered in garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers. Behind him a gilded throne-like seat, a brass oil lamp, a small framed photograph with flowers, and a brass kalasha and lamps are arranged on the altar. Tall painted pillars and a red curtain frame the stage. The man wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace and bangles; his appearance is consistent with a person performing puja, appearance-based only.2008-10-15A photograph inside a temple shrine where a deity murti stands decorated with garlands, ornate gold crown and jewelled adornments on a flower-decorated pedestal. A single person in saffron-orange robes stands at right, raising one hand toward the deity, with a brass oil lamp on a stand and brass vessels and lamps in front. Flower garlands in red, white and green hang around the murti and the shrine frame; a framed portrait hangs on the wall above. The person's face and any identity are not assessed. Activity appears to be an abhishekam or puja at the altar.2008-05-03