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Close-up of a gold-plated ceremonial murti. No people are visible.2011-04-07Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity's feet resting on an ornate golden base, with scattered flower petals and white chrysanthemum blossoms, pink and yellow petals on a saffron cloth. Above, a green silk garment with gold zari border and a jewelled ornament appear behind floral garlands with red, yellow and white flowers. The golden feet are the focus of the worship offering, typical of a Vaikunta Ekadasi darshan of a Venkateshwara deity murti.2020-01-06Close-up of the gilded feet of a large metal deity murti, shown at ankle level against a red satin cloth backdrop at night. The golden feet have carved toe rings and ornamental anklets set with green, red and white stones and pearl-like beads. Gold-plated drapery of the lower garment is visible above them, with a dark background and a blurred golden object at the right edge.2010-10-04 +1 copiesJuly 23 20212021-07-23Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti, showing a large polished gold foot or hand with raised floral and scroll relief on the ornamental covering. Red roses, yellow marigolds, purple flowers, green leaves and sprigs of greenery are draped around it in a garland, with brown rudraksha beads strung among them. No people are visible, and no person is present in the frame.2010-08-19December 05 20162016-12-05Close-up photograph of gold-plated deity murti hands and arms adorned with garlands. A raised hand holds a rudraksha-style bead mala, and a lower hand rests in an open gesture. Yellow marigold, purple, and bright red rose garlands drape across the figure, with a rudraksha mala and a sandalwood-coloured bead strand hanging over the frame. The background shows deep magenta petals. No people are visible, only the sculpted figure and its flower offerings.2010-08-19Close-up photograph of a pair of gilded metal sandals, or padukas, placed on a decorated surface. Each sandal has a raised crown motif, beaded borders and a round stone ornament on the strap area. Red rose petals and yellow marigold flowers are arranged in garlands and scattered over and around the padukas. The image is slightly overexposed and blurred. No people are visible.2013-11-15Close-up photograph of a bronze deity's feet, shown with toes and ankles, resting on a metal base. Yellow and red flowers are placed on the feet, a red and blue cloth with tassels drapes over the top, and white and red flower garlands frame the left and right edges. Small pink petals lie on the base. Ritual decoration of a murti during worship.2024-05-09September 07 20142014-09-07 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a pair of ornate gold footwear. The gold pieces have carved, scalloped and beaded designs set with green and red stones, and are scattered with yellow and red flower petals. Behind them, a gold-trimmed maroon silk garment and a gold pillar-like base are visible. No people are visible in the frame. Photograph watermarked by the archive is omitted.2015-11-24Photo 11731106 +1 copies