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November 18 20162016-11-18January 08 20172017-01-08Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti adorned for worship. The murti wears a tall golden crown with a red central stone, a white and pink jewelled Vaishnava-style urdhva pundra mark on the forehead, large green-stoned earrings, and a layered jewelled necklace of pearls, green and red stones. Yellow flower garlands drape the shoulders and red and white flowers frame the top of the image. Jewelled ceremonial fans or ornaments stand at each side. No people are visible.2010-01-01November 18 20152015-11-18 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A dark stone murti of a deity stands centred against a red draped backdrop, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers arching over its head. It wears a tall golden crown, a white vertical tilak, large golden earrings and layered gold necklaces set with green and red stones, with a gold-trimmed red garment and ornate shoulder pieces. The background shows gilded metalwork and foliage. No people are visible.2015-11-16A close view of a black stone deity murti of Lord Venkateswara (Vishnu) framed by an ornate gold arched border. The murti wears a tall golden crown, a white Urdhva Pundra-style forehead mark with red and white lines, and large green-and-red gemstone earrings. Its chest is covered in layered gold and jewelled necklaces with red and green stones. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers arch behind the head and drape over the shoulders. Two gold-and-jewelled ceremonial arm ornaments with chakra and conch motifs flank the figure, and white cloth shows at the base.2010-01-01Night photograph of a deity murti at a procession or festival, decorated with a tall gold crown, a broad white vertical urdhva-pundra style mark on a dark face, and large red and yellow flower garlands draped over the shoulders and chest. Gold armlets, bead and jewel necklaces, and a golden shield-like ornament frame the figure, with a gold-and-yellow silk backdrop and an ornate gold metal canopy behind. No physical people are visible in the frame.2017-01-08Close-up of a black stone deity murti adorned for worship, with a large gold crown and an orange-yellow cloth draped over the head. A white vertical tilak and a round yellow-white mark decorate the forehead. The murti is framed by garlands of pink, red and white flowers and surrounded by gold ornaments, including gold snake-hood shapes and a gold ceremonial shield or plate, with a green leaf garland below. No people are visible in the scene.2009-10-17Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti at a temple altar, decorated for Diwali. The face has a large white vertical tilak mark with a central line and a round gold-coloured bindi below. An orange-yellow cloth covers the head beneath a gold crown. Gold ceremonial ornaments with snake-hood motifs and gold cups flank the figure. Pink, white and red flower garlands surround the murti, and a bed of green leaves and red-and-gold offering plates lies at its base. The photograph is watermarked by the archive, but no people are visible.2009-10-17A black stone deity murti of a Vishnu-form figure stands at the centre, adorned with a tall gold crown, a white urdhva-pundra style tilak on the forehead, and heavy gold and gemstone necklaces and armlets. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses with yellow flowers drape over the figure, with red and gold silk cloth behind. Ornate gold metalwork panels and a red curtain frame the murti, with decorative shoulder pieces embellished with jewels. No physical people are visible.2015-11-22