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December 05 2014

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A photograph of an altar set up for worship with a deity murti in the centre, adorned with a golden crown, gold necklaces and heavy garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. The murti stands behind a draped orange-red cloth on a raised platform. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, and a basket with a small burning flame and offerings of fruit, flowers, and food on plates sits on a red mat in front. Purple and yellow flower petals are scattered on the floor. A red curtain and a standing fan appear at the sides of the room. No people are visible.2014-12-05Photograph of a decorated deity murti of Lord Venkateswara, standing at the centre of a garlanded shrine with a golden arched backdrop. The murti wears a tall crown and ornate jewellery and is framed by layered garlands of yellow, orange, purple, red and white flowers, with two smaller figures visible on either side. Brass oil lamps (deepas) stand beside the shrine, and an offering arrangement on a red and patterned cloth below includes plates of fruit, bananas, sweets and rice dishes, along with a basket of lit clay lamps and a flower-petal decoration on the floor. No people are visible in the frame.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05 +1 copiesDecember 05 20142014-12-05July 18 20132013-07-18A decorated shrine with golden deity murti of a seated god and goddess, the male figure wearing a red and gold turban and a green-stoned necklace, the female figure wearing a gold crown and layered gold jewellery. In front stands a large silver-and-gold ornamented lingam-style form adorned with heavy gold garlands, gold necklaces and a tall crown-like headpiece. Multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, pink, white and green marigold and rose flowers arch around the figures. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, a silver tray and a red and gold cloth sit on the altar, with a flower-strung valance below. No people are visible.2014-12-05December 04 20142014-12-04Two gold-toned statues seated on a golden throne (peetha) draped with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers, and red roses in striped bands. The central figure wears an elaborate tall crown of stacked flowers in yellow, purple, white and orange, with ornate jewelled golden jewellery and a golden lion-shaped armrest. The figure to the left wears a red turban and jewelled garments. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. No living people are visible; the figures are murtis or statues.2017-11-24Three gold-metal deity murtis are displayed together on a decorated altar, framed by a gilded arch. The central figure wears an ornate gold crown, a jewelled silver-and-gold garment and gold armlets, with a mint-green gem at the chest. Flanking figures wear gold crowns and necklaces. All three are draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers, with green leaves. Gold brocade and a patterned cloth sit below.2015-11-24January 09 20152015-01-09