Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand side by side against a red draped backdrop under a carved wooden ceiling. The figure on the left holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand and wears a red and gold turban-style crown, white dhoti with a green-bordered magenta cloth, and a rudraksha-style jeweled necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a magenta and gold brocade sari, and multiple gold necklaces. Both wear white jasmine garlands with red flowers and yellow marigold accents, and both are heavily ornamented with jewelry. A date stamp on the lower left reads 11 18 2008 10:56.

More like this

Open the gallery
Two gilded deity murti stand side by side in a shrine against a red cloth backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident in one raised hand and wears a red and green turban-style headdress, a white dhoti with pink silk lower garment, and a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a pink and gold brocade sari, and multiple garlands of white flowers with yellow and red blossoms. Both wear jewelled necklaces and earrings. Ornate carved wooden framing surrounds them. No people are visible.2008-11-18A photograph of two golden metal murti statues of a deity couple standing side by side before a red draped backdrop under an ornate golden canopy. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban, a white dhoti with a green-bordered cloth, and a pink silk skirt, with a rudraksha-style black bead necklace and white jasmine and red flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a jeweled golden crown, multiple necklaces, a red and gold silk sari and a purple blouse, with similar garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red roses. Both statues are decorated with bindis, earrings and bangles. A small blue-turbaned figure or image appears at the bottom edge, and a timestamp reading 11.18.2008 11:03 runs vertically along the left side.2008-11-18Two gilded metal murti statues stand side by side before a red drape inside an ornate golden shrine. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red and gold turban, a white dhoti with green border and a magenta skirt-like cloth; the figure on the right wears a red and gold sari with a crown and jewelled necklaces. Both are draped in white jasmine garlands with yellow and red flower accents and green leaves. Bottom edge shows a small framed portrait with a blue cloth and marigold garlands. Date stamp reads 11.18.2008 and the image is a photograph of statues, with no people visible.November 18 20082008-11-18 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded metal deity murti standing before a red draped backdrop, adorned with white jasmine garlands interspersed with yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a red and gold headdress and holds a staff, with a red tilak on the forehead; the figure on the right wears a tall pointed crown with jewelled ornaments, a red and gold brocade sari and purple sleeves, and holds a green stalk. Ornate gold and jewelled necklaces and earrings adorn both. A small framed picture hangs on the wall above, and a partially visible blue-turbaned head appears at the bottom edge. The on-image timestamp reads 11.18.2008 15:04.2008-11-18November 18 20082008-11-18 +1 copiesPhotograph of two gilded deity murti standing side by side on a processional ratha or shrine canopy. Both figures wear tall conical crowns and are draped in floral garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigold with red accents. The figure on the left holds a trident and a rudraksha-style necklace is visible; the figure on the right wears a red-and-gold patterned garment. Behind them hangs a red cloth and ornately carved gold woodwork, with a gilded lion or makara figure at the left edge. A small framed picture sits at the top of the canopy and orange cloth hangs at the left. No people are visible.Two metal murti figures stand side by side on a red-draped shrine, both adorned with white and yellow-and-red flower garlands. The figure on the left, with a red turban and white dhoti, raises one hand in blessing and holds a staff. The figure on the right wears a pink and gold sari with a purple blouse and holds a pot-like object. Both have tall ornate crowns, silver jewellery and bindi markings. A small blue-turbaned figure appears at the bottom edge. Behind them are gilded carvings and a partial golden statue at the right. A date stamp reads 11.18.2008 and a , indicating an archive photograph of a procession or ratha murti displayTwo gilded metal processional deity figures stand side by side against a red cloth backdrop, adorned with white jasmine garlands and yellow and red marigold garlands. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with jewelled ornaments and a large jewelled earring. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown and a jewelled nose ring, holding a curved gold object and a green leaf. Both wear heavy jewelled necklaces and bangles.Two gilded metal murti figures of a deity couple stand side by side in a shrine decorated with gold-painted walls and an orange cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a jeweled crown and a dark gold-bordered garment, and holds one hand raised in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, earrings and a red sari, holding a stem in one hand. Both are draped in white jasmine garlands with yellow and red flowers. A dark bronze figure with a trident-like staff stands at the left edge. Bright lights glow above the figures under a gold ceiling.2008-11-18November 18 20082008-11-18 +1 copiesPhotograph of two gilded metal deity murti in a temple setting with a red draped background. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled ornament and dark embroidered garments, while the figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown with pink, green and red stones, a red bindi and a pink flower in the hair. Both are adorned with thick white jasmine garlands interspersed with yellow marigolds and red flowers, layered gold and jeweled necklaces and ornate jeweled earrings. The right figure holds a green leaf and a golden hand-held object. A date stamp reading 11.18.2008 appears along the left edge.2008-11-18