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June 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29May 03 20122012-05-03Photograph of a deity murti of Venkateshwara (Tirupati Balaji) flanked by two consort figures, all heavily adorned. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown with jewelled pendants, a large pearl-and-gem necklace, a green stone pendant and a white dhoti with a gold-bordered red shawl. Consort figures on either side wear tiered crowns, layered jewellery and red-and-pink garments. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers frame all three figures against a dark brown background. These are statues, not living people. Copyright overlay text appears at upper left and lower right.2013-02-11A photograph of three decorated deity murti in a temple shrine, with no living people visible. Two larger seated murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat draped with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a pink-orange sari, a gold crown, layered silver necklaces and gold hand ornaments. The figure on the right wears a green sari, a pink and gold crown and layered silver jewelry. A smaller standing murti at the left wears a gold crown, a green cloak and a garland of white and red flowers. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a gold-and-orange curtain forms the backdrop.2013-09-04Photograph of a shrine installation decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and white jasmine strands against a tiled wall. Three statues stand on a purple draped platform: on the left, a figure in a brown-red turban and brown robe with heavy beaded necklaces and round eyeglasses; at centre, a deity murti with a tall silver crown, jewelled ornaments, and a gold-trimmed white dhoti; on the right, a female deity figure with a silver crown and jewelled blue-purple garment. Offerings of flowers, a brass plate, and petals lie before them. Statues, not living people, are depicted.2014-06-28 +2 copiesThree bronze-finished metal murti statues of deities stand together before a stone altar, decorated with white jasmine garlands, red roses and ornate jewelled crowns and necklaces. The central figure wears a green embroidered garment, an orange sash, a tall jewelled crown and a gold ornamental necklace, while the figures on either side wear green and red dress with matching ornaments. Marigold flower offerings sit in a brass plate on the altar above. No physical people are visible.2010-12-23June 21 20142014-06-21 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12September 06 20142014-09-06 +1 copiesThree golden deity murtis of Venkateshwara (Vishnu) with two consorts stand decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. The central murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a white silk garment with ornate silver-and-gold jewelry and a green gem pendant. The figures on either side wear pointed patterned crowns, heavy gold necklaces and pink-purple garments, with red-and-yellow garlands draping across them. Red silk drapery sits behind, against a warm brown backdrop. No physical people are visible.2013-02-11