Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Outdoor temple scene beneath a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. At centre stands a shrine with a silver arched frame around a black deity murti decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, set on a raised red-brown mound. In front is a dark reflecting water pool. On the right, two people in orange saffron robes stand at the pool's edge: one in the foreground wears an orange wrap with a white garland and holds an object in his hand, and another behind wears an orange robe with a yellow-and-white garland. A white platform on the left holds brass lamps, a bell, flowers and a plate of offerings. Flame of an oil lamp is visible at the far right.

More like this

Open the gallery
December 28 20082008-12-28Outdoor photograph of a shaded temple courtyard beneath a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots. A shrine holds a deity murti draped in garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and a red-and-white garland, set under a white arched frame, with a reddish stone mound before it. In the foreground at right, a standing woman in orange robes holds a ritual item toward the shrine, with other people in orange robes behind her. Brass vessels and a small plate of flowers sit on a white platform at left, and a reflective pool lies at lower right.2008-12-28Outdoor temple scene under a large banyan tree with aerial roots. A deity murti is set in a silver-coloured arched niche on a raised mound of red stones, decorated with yellow, orange and purple garlands. A reflecting pool sits in front, and a brass-bowled offering tray with bells and marigold petals rests on a white ledge at left. On the right, a young man in an orange robe and white flower garland holds a lit flame near the offering area, with several monks in orange robes standing behind him. The flame and ritual offerings suggest a puja or aarti at an open-air shrine.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28Outdoor photograph of a shaded temple courtyard under a large banyan tree with aerial roots. A standing devotee in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland holds a lit oil lamp and a small ritual vessel before a silver-framed arched shrine containing a deity murti draped with colourful garlands. A reddish mound of earth stands at the shrine base beside a small fire. Two more saffron-robed attendants stand at right, one holding a tray of flowers. Brass puja items, a small bell and a pot sit on a white-painted platform in the foreground, and a dark reflective slab reflects the shrine.2008-12-26December 27 20082008-12-27 +1 copiesDecember 31 20082008-12-31Outdoor photograph of a shrine area shaded by large banyan trees with aerial roots. At center stands a deity murti under a white arched frame, draped with multicoloured flower garlands, set on a raised red stone mound beside a reflective dark water basin. Several people in saffron-orange robes stand at the right edge facing the shrine with hands together in reverence. One foreground figure wears a long dark hair and an orange robe with a bead garland; another beside him wears an orange robe and a bead mala. Others in white and light clothing stand behind them. Offerings and a small lamp sit near the shrine base.2008-12-23Outdoor temple scene under large banyan trees with aerial roots. A red mound-shaped shrine holds an orange-draped deity murti framed by an arched white gateway and marigold garlands. A man in orange robes with a long garland stands on a dark polished floor holding a lit oil lamp (aarti). Other saffron-robed attendants stand to the right with hands folded, and several white-clad devotees stand near the shrine. Brass vessels and a plate of flowers sit on white ledges in the foreground.2008-12-24Outdoor temple scene under large banyan trees with aerial roots. At center stands a shrine with a white arched frame and a dark deity murti draped in orange cloth and garlanded with marigolds, set on a red-earth mound with a tiled ring. In front are oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a plate of flower offerings. On the right, several figures in orange robes with rudraksha malas and white flower garlands stand with palms pressed together in prayer on a dark polished floor. Behind them, people in white dhotis and saris also stand with hands folded. A devotee in a yellow top and a man in white kurta watch nearby.2008-12-24December 29 20082008-12-29December 24 20092009-12-24