Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
January 1st 2013

More like this

Open the gallery
January 01 20132013-01-01A photo inside a temple sanctum of a gold-clad deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with gold crown, jewelry and floral garlands in red, yellow, white and green. A standing man in an orange-brown wrapped garment and orange turban with a long swept-back hair braid and gold armlets is placing a jewel or ornament on the murti. A second man in white garment with bare chest stands at left. Brass oil lamp with flame, marigold garlands and a golden arched backdrop frame the scene. a person: the standing figure wears long hair, orange turban and gold ornaments, consistent with the candidate, but the appearance is uncertain.2016-12-14March 10 20132013-03-10December 25 20092009-12-25July 19 20162016-07-19A man in a sleeveless orange robe with long dark hair and a multicoloured flower garland touches the face of a gilded deity murti decorated with a tall crown and more garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. The golden metal figures and ornate gilt arch behind suggest a temple setting. The scene appears to show a puja or abhishekam, with the devotee gently touching the murti's face while standing close to it.2009-12-23January 01 20132013-01-01June 05 20122012-06-05A photograph of a temple ritual with a standing man in saffron-orange clothing, a white and red sandalwood-marked forehead, long swept-back dark hair, gold bangles and ornate gold necklaces, draped with a white, red, yellow and green flower garland. Beside him a large deity murti in orange silk and gold armour, wearing a jewelled gold crown, is adorned with colourful flower garlands. He reaches toward the murti while a hand holds a brass tray at the lower left edge. A gilded arch and stone wall form the temple setting.2011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a temple puja before a deity murti wearing an ornate jeweled crown and an orange garment with a yellow and red floral garland. A man with long dark hair, a white and red garland of flowers, orange clothing, gold bangles and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace holds a lit oil lamp, an aarti or deepa, toward the figure. Behind the murti are colourful floral garlands in purple, pink, yellow and red, and gold ornaments are visible. The man is wearing a pale forehead marking and smiling.2011-12-11A photograph of a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl standing beside a large golden deity murti dressed in orange silk and elaborate jewelry, holding a long staff. The man wears a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style garland and a red-and-yellow flower garland draped over his arm, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind them are heaped marigold, rose and green-leaf garlands and a golden ornamental backdrop. The man's hand rests near the deity. The man has long dark hair, but there is insufficient distinctive evidence to confirm who he is.2013-07-22