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April 21 2015

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March 11 20152015-03-11April 09 20152015-04-09June 25 20152015-06-25April 06 20152015-04-06March 07 20152015-03-07Photo 11693898 +1 copiesA large black stone murti of a Vishnu-form deity stands under a gilded arched canopy outdoors among trees, wearing a tall gold crown, large gold earrings, a vertical white tilak, and layered gold and multicoloured jewelled necklaces. The deity is draped in a purple and green silk garment with gold borders and a blue shawl, and is garlanded with red and white flower strands framing the arch. Behind it is a red wall. No people are visible.2015-04-21June 25 20152015-06-25April 21 20152015-04-21A black stone deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji), standing in a golden arched shrine with a red backdrop, wearing a gold crown, a white urdhva tilaka, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, a green and purple silk garment and a blue-violet cloth on the pedestal. Garlands of orange and white flowers frame the shrine. At left, a woman in a brown and gold sari with a red flower garland stands with her back to the camera, hands joined in prayer before the deity. Trees and a dirt path lie behind. The scene suggests darshan of the deity.2015-04-21A black stone deity murti of a standing Vishnu-form figure dressed for festival worship, shown outdoors against a red canopy and green foliage. The deity wears a tall golden crown, a vertical white tilaka and a white ornament on the forehead, large round gold earrings, and an elaborate jewelled necklace with green and red stones and gold coin chains. Garlands of white and red flowers frame the canopy, and purple and teal cloth drapes the figure. Gilded ornamental panels flank the shrine. No living people are visible.2015-04-21A dark-stone deity murti of Lord Venkateswara (Balaji) stands on a silver-gilt throne framed by an ornate repoussé arch with a red velvet backdrop. The murti wears a tall golden crown, a white vertical Vaishnava tilak with a dot, and a green and purple silk garment with gold brocade borders. It is adorned with jeweled necklaces, a large turquoise-and-gold pendant, arm bands, and long gold chains. White jasmine garlands with red flowers drape over the arch and down both sides. The murti stands on red earth outdoors among green foliage. No people are visible.2015-06-20