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April 03 2012

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Two deity murtis stand side by side in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gilded arch carved with lion-like figures. Both murtis are heavily garlanded with long chains of orange-yellow marigolds and white flowers, with dark purple cloth draped beneath. The murti on the left has a tall conical crown and a dark face with a decorated torso; the figure on the right wears a smaller crown and a gold-toned bodice. No physical people are visible.2012-04-03Two metal deity murtis stand side by side within an ornate gilded arch framed by carved lion-like motifs. Both figures wear tall silver crowns, heavy jewelled necklaces and ornate ornaments, and are draped in garlands of white flowers, yellow marigolds and dark maroon blooms. The left figure holds a small bowl or cup and wears a purple velvet shawl over its arm; the right figure raises one hand in a blessing gesture and wears a patterned silk garment. A deep red cloth covers the base below. No living people are visible.2012-04-03March 05 20152015-03-05 +1 copiesJanuary 09 20152015-01-09September 06 20142014-09-06A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) in a gold-framed shrine niche. The standing figure wears a tall conical crown with an orange-and-white face, a large green gem-set breastplate, and garlands of marigolds and red flowers draped over the shoulders. Flanking figures include a smaller silver-decorated deity beside an ornate silver pedestal, and a second murti on a red-draped altar. Marigold garlands hang on both sides and rose petals are scattered on the pink-cloth platform below. No people are visible.2022-01-13August 30 20122012-08-30Photo 11737860February 24 20152015-02-24January 09 20152015-01-09December 23 20132013-12-23November 08 20132013-11-08