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October 05 20162016-10-05May 07 20172017-05-07A decorated deity murti is seated on an ornate floral throne, framed by tall white jasmine garlands with red and green accents. The figure wears a red and gold silk sari, a jewelled crown and a heavy ornamental necklace, and holds a sceptre-like rod with yellow, blue and red bands across the lap. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and flowers are scattered across the altar. No physical people are visible in the frame.2016-10-05October 01 20082008-10-01A seated deity murti, a golden metal figure dressed in a purple garment and red-and-gold silk, is decorated with a tall gold crown set with red and green stones, gold coin necklaces and a teal-and-gold beaded collar. The murti holds a lotus in one raised hand, with a silver palm open at its front. It is framed by a large arch of red roses, white jasmine garlands and yellow marigolds with blue accents, flanked by two small elephant figures at the base, and sits in a temple shrine setting.2014-09-30April 25 20152015-04-25April 30 20152015-04-30A richly decorated golden deity murti stands framed by dense garlands of yellow and white marigolds and magenta blooms. The figure wears a vivid red-orange cloth wrapped around a jewelled crown with green and red stones, a red and white urdhva tilak, large round jewelled earrings, layered gold and stone necklaces with a blue and green central gem, and strings of pearls. The left hand holds a slender dried grass stalk. The scene appears to be a festival decoration of a temple image with no visible people.2008-12-28 +1 copiesOctober 05 20162016-10-05October 02 20162016-10-02A gilded deity murti of Lord Venkateswara (Vishnu form) stands decorated for a festival procession, framed by yellow and magenta marigold garlands. The murti wears an ornate red-and-gold crown with jewelled peaks, a red and gold silk shawl draped over its shoulders and arms, heavy jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, and a white-and-red urdhva tilak on its forehead. Its raised right hand holds a bundle of dried grass stalks, and a blue and green gem is set in the central pendant. Ornaments and a gold waist band add to the adornment.2008-12-28October 01 20082008-10-01