Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A dark-stone deity murti stands in a gold arched shrine niche, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers, and blue-edged strands. It wears a golden crown and a red garment with a small round silver pendant, and holds a staff. Bananas, white flowers and a leaf-filled offering sit on a wooden altar table in front, with a yellow cloth and a pink flower visible on the right. No people are visible.

More like this

Open the gallery
A dark stone deity murti of Shiva is dressed in a grey and gold silk sari with a brown border and draped in a double garland of yellow marigolds and pink flower petals. A white flower sits atop its head, and green leaves and white blossoms decorate its shoulders. Gold jewellery and a sacred thread adorn the figure, with a white tripundra and red bindi on the forehead. The murti sits before a maroon curtain framed by an ornate gold arch, with a trident visible behind it. The image shows a temple worship setting.A black stone deity murti sits within an ornate brass arch shrine against a deep maroon cloth backdrop. The figure wears a purple and gold draped garment, a gold chest necklace and a gold waist belt, with a gold crown ornament on its head. A long garland of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaves drapes from its shoulders down to the base. Loose red roses lie on the red-painted ledge in front, and a 'NIVE' inscription is carved on the pedestal. No people are visible in the photograph.2024-01-11A black stone deity murti of a goddess stands within a gilded arched niche in a temple shrine. She wears a silver crown with a crescent ornament, a red and gold silk sari, and layered silver and red jewellery. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves drape over her shoulders and arms. Behind her hangs gold brocade and a jewelled frame with red and silver ribbons. A framed picture of a saint in red headwear with raised hands hangs on the left wall, and brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand at the sides.2022-02-08A black stone deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by ornate brass arch carving. The figure wears a tall crown, gold necklaces and a pendant, and is draped in a yellow and gold-bordered silk garment. Garlands of pink, orange and yellow flowers and green leaves encircle the murti. Its raised hands hold a trident-like weapon and a small object. A maroon cloth backdrop sits behind the figure, and the scene is a temple worship setting with no visible people.2025-02-16Feb 15 2022 sripuram +2 copiesA black stone deity murti. It wears a gold crown with a white flower on top, a gold necklace with a large pendant, and a sandalwood-marked forehead with white vibhuti stripes and a red tilak. Garlands of yellow chrysanthemums and pink flowers drape its shoulders and body, with green leaves at the sides. The deity stands in front of a deep red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. No people are visible.A dark stone deity murti stands in a shrine niche draped in deep maroon fabric, framed by ornate gold-toned metalwork. The figure wears a blue silk sari with gold zari borders and a magenta-pink shawl patterned with peacock motifs. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses hang across the body, with more flowers and green leaves tucked into the crown and arms. A gold jewelled necklace and a vibhuti mark on the forehead adorn the figure. A small oil lamp burns at the lower left, with scattered yellow flowers nearby. No people are visible.2024-05-10A dark stone deity murti, apparently a Shiva or Shiva-linked form, is dressed and decorated for worship in a temple shrine. The murti wears a teal blue garment with a red-gold brocade shawl, a gold waist belt, gold necklaces and a gold-and-jewelled pendant. It is garlanded with white jasmine strands, pink flower garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with orange marigolds at the top and green leaves framing the head. A maroon silk backdrop and ornate gold-framed arch surround the shrine, and a plate of limes sits at the lower right. No people are visible.2024-08-10A black stone deity murti stands in an ornate gilded arched shrine with a red velvet backdrop. The murti wears a tall crown with white and pink ornaments, a gold necklace, and a magenta and yellow silk garment. It is adorned with red roses, white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold strands, and a long chain of green limes. Green leaves hang at the sides, and yellow and white flowers rest at the base on a dark stone pedestal. A brass vessel stands at the lower right. No people are visible.A dark stone deity murti seated before a dark arched backdrop with a burgundy cloth draped behind it. The figure is dressed in a pink and white sari and adorned with a gold necklace and a gold crown ornament with a green leaf and pink flower on top. It is decorated with large garlands of yellow marigolds, pink flowers and white jasmine strands. A metal arch with ornate carvings frames the murti.2024-02-11A black stone murti of a deity stands in a golden shrine niche lined with red drapery. The figure wears a gold crown with a crescent moon ornament, a red and gold dhoti, and a silver-and-red embroidered chest covering. It holds a golden trident in one hand and a golden hand gesture in the other, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in green, yellow, pink and white. Rudraksha strands hang at the sides, golden oil lamp stands flank the shrine, and red cloth covers the base. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2024-07-21A photograph of a deity murti in a shrine niche, heavily decorated with white and yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands draped in arches around it. The figure has a black face, gold and jewelled adornments, layered pearl and beaded necklaces, and a trident held in one hand. Orange cloth lies over a lower pedestal, and a small golden yoni-like base with a gold-edged frame sits in front. Tree foliage is visible behind the shrine. No people are visible.2004-01-01