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A black stone deity murti of a Vishnu form, standing and framed by a red and white flower garland arch and an ornate gold frame. It wears a tall gold crown with a red stone, a white and pink jewelled vertical tilak, emerald and ruby earrings, layered gold and ruby necklaces with pearl strands, and a white dhoti with a green and gold border. Its hands hold a conch-like object and a mace-like staff, with jewelled gold arm ornaments. The image is a close-up photograph of the deity, with no physical people visible.

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Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti framed by a golden arch and red-and-white flower garlands. The murti wears a tall golden crown set with a red stone, a large white jewelled vertical forehead ornament with a pink centre, green and red gemstone earrings, layered jewelled necklaces, and a white shoulder cloth edged with gold and dark green borders. Its raised hands hold jewelled ceremonial emblems in silver and pink. No people are visible; the scene is a devotional image in a temple alcove.2010-09-26A dark stone deity murti stands within an ornate gold-leaf arched niche decorated with floral scrollwork. The murti wears a tall golden crown with a red stone, a large white and pink jewelled chest ornament, and green and pink stone earrings. Layered gold and beaded necklaces hang on the chest, and white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border drapes the body. Its arms are raised with hands in mudra poses. A garland of orange and green flowers arches over the head, and the niche is set against a grey marble backdrop.2010-09-26A close photograph of a black stone deity murti of Venkateswara-style Vishnu with a tall gold crown, a gold-and-red jewel on the crown, and a white and gold urdhva-style forehead mark. The murti wears large earrings with green and blue stones, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, green and red gemstones, and a garland of white flowers. Its raised hands hold ornate pink and white ceremonial fans with jewelled handles, and a bell-like object appears in one lower hand. The murti is set against a light grey stone wall.2010-01-01Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Lord Venkateswara with a tall golden conical crown and a white vertical tilak with a white dot on the forehead. Large ornate gold shoulder pieces, gold coin necklaces and multicoloured jeweled earrings adorn the figure. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves drape around it, set against a yellow and white striped cloth backdrop with gold carved panels at the sides.2017-01-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Venkateswara (Vishnu) with a tall gold conical crown and white U-shaped Vaishnava tilak on the forehead and a white mark on the chin. The murti wears layered gold shoulder armour, large ornate gold and silver-tone earrings, and a necklace of gold coins and gemstones. Red roses, white and yellow flowers and green foliage form garlands draped over the shoulders and framing the head. Behind it hangs a yellow-and-white striped silk cloth, flanked by gilded carved peacock-and-scroll panels. No physical people are visible.2017-01-13January 01 20102010-01-01October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesClose view of a black stone deity murti with a tall gold crown and a large white urdhva-style vertical mark with a central line on the forehead, plus a white mark on the chin. The murti wears a dense garland of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, with green leaves, arranged over the shoulders. Heavy gold ornaments include round gold medallions on a beaded necklace, gold armlets and large ornamental earrings. Behind it hang pale yellow and peach draped cloth with gold relief carvings at the sides. No physical people are visible.2017-01-13Close view of a deity murti, a Vishnu form with a tall golden crown, a white and black vertical tilak on the face, and large gold ornaments with green and red stone inlay. A yellow marigold garland with red flowers arches over the crown. A blurred hand in a pale sleeve, holding a white flower garland, is in the foreground. Warm pinkish backdrop.2013-02-15 +1 copiesA black stone deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by a red and green flower garland arch. The figure wears a gold crown with red and green stones, a large white and gold urdhva pundra style forehead mark, green-stoned earrings, layered gold and red-green jewelled necklaces, and pearl strands. Over a white garment with a green and gold border it has an orange silk dhoti with gold zari. Four arms hold ritual objects, including a pink-jewelled ceremonial emblem, and a gold ornamental arch surrounds the top.2010-02-09A dark stone or metal deity murti is dressed for a festival procession, seated beneath an ornate gold arch decorated with red and white flower garlands. The figure wears a tall gold crown, a white cloth draped over the body, gold armlets, layered jeweled necklaces with red and green stones, and a red floral garland across the chest. Two green and gold silk sashes hang from the arch on either side. A white vertical tilak and a white mark decorate the face. Green trees and leaves fill the background.2016-10-26February 16 20132013-02-16