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September 28 2022

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A decorated deity murti of Venkateshwara seated on a cushioned throne at the centre of a shrine, flanked by two smaller standing figures. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown, a gold-embroidered green and red garment, layered gold necklaces, bangles and a vertical Vaishnava tilak. A large silver conch rests at the base of the throne, and a gold-tipped mace or staff leans beside it. Behind them, an orange cloth canopy and a gilded serpent-hood backdrop frame the altar. The shrine is lit warmly, with a gilded kalasha at lower right. No people are visible.2022-09-28May 07 20172017-05-07May 07 20172017-05-07July 07 20152015-07-07A photograph of a decorated deity murti set on an ornate silver-studded seat and surrounded by garlands. The central figure wears a tall ornate golden crown, heavy gold and red-stone necklaces, and green and blue silk garments, and holds a mace-like staff. Flanking figures on either side wear crowns, orange and white flower garlands and gold jewellery. Marigold and red rose garlands frame the arch behind them, with an orange cloth canopy above and a red cloth below. A brass kalasha stands at the lower right. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues. The image carries a small a person-style portrait icon in the top left corner.2022-09-28May 07 20172017-05-07May 07 20172017-05-07 +1 copiesSeptember 28 20222022-09-28A richly gilded shrine interior with an ornate golden throne-like altar at the centre, topped by a decorative canopy. A deity murti sits on the altar draped in red cloth and heavy garlands of pink and orange flowers. Golden lion and elephant figures flank the platform, with brass kalasha-style lamps and oil lamps in front, a small floral arrangement and offerings on red mats. Golden pillars, umbrellas and colourful banners frame the scene. No people are visible.2020-07-05July 23 20212021-07-23Photo of a gold-framed shrine lit warmly at night, showing a seated deity murti dressed in gold and jewelled ornaments, framed by yellow and red flower garlands and an orange cloth backdrop. A cobra hood is carved above the murti. A priest in an orange-red head cloth and bare upper body, with a rudraksha-style bead band on his arm, stands in the lower left, one arm extended toward the deity in a gesturing motion. A gilded lamp stand and a pink jewelled pedestal sit at the base. A small inset portrait with an orange turban sits in the top-left corner, and a standing figure is partly visible at left.2022-09-28February 24 20152015-02-24 +1 copies