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November 18 20152015-11-18Photograph of a processional deity murti at dusk, framed by an ornate gold arch topped with a carved crown-like finial. Three figures stand in the centre and sides, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The central figure wears a gold crown and a red and gold garment with a large ornate pendant necklace. Red-fringed cloth canopy tassels hang at top left and top right against a deep blue evening sky. These are statues, not living people.2008-09-04A gilded arched shrine framed by carved gold pillars and lion figures holds a central deity murti with a crown, flanked by two smaller consort figures, all adorned with thick garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. A golden bull-like vahana sits in front. A decorated orange and gold ceremonial parasol with a white dove emblem stands to the right, and a brass lamp and trishula appear at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2016-12-17Photograph of a deity murti of Venkateswara flanked by two consorts, seated under a golden arch crowned with a carved makara-style head and heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. The central deity wears a tall gold crown, a red garment, layered silver and gold necklaces and a sacred namam on the forehead. The two consorts wear blue and gold saris and gold jewellery. In the lower left a hand holds a brass plate with a lit flame, aarti being offered. In the lower right a devotee in dark clothing stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. The blue evening sky serves as backdrop.2008-09-04November 18 20152015-11-18December 17 20162016-12-17January 02 20132013-01-02May 07 20172017-05-07November 18 20152015-11-18May 07 20172017-05-07A richly decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) with a tall crown, seated on a golden peacock vahana, flanked by two consorts in ornate gold jewellery. Garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers drape the figures, and a silver-and-gold arched shrine frame with lion-faced pillars surrounds them. A red and gold ceremonial umbrella with a bird emblem stands at the right, and a golden kalasha-style lamp sits at lower right. No physical people are visible.2016-12-17A photograph of a deity murti of Venkateshwara (Balaji) with a tall golden crown and gold ornamental armour, seated on a red cloth on a gold-framed arched throne. Two smaller consort figures flank it, wearing jewelled crowns and gold necklaces with pink and green saris. Large garlands of yellow, red, green, white and multicoloured flowers hang down on both sides. The background is draped silver fabric and a red floor mat. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate is shown.2006-07-17