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September 06 20142014-09-06 +1 copiesThree deity murtis stand together in a shrine beneath an ornate gold arch with a silver-grey draped backdrop. Each figure wears heavy jewelled necklaces, bejewelled crowns and multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, white, purple and green flowers, with rudraksha-style bead strands hanging on the central figures. The central murti is adorned in gold and gemstone jewellery; the figures on either side wear brocade garments in maroon and green. Small red floral offerings lie at the base. No people are visible in the scene.2014-09-062015-July-302015-07-30Three large metal murtis of deities stand on a flower-decked dais in front of a red draped backdrop and an ornate silver arch. The central figure wears a tall crown, a blue dhoti and heavy jewelled necklaces, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure to the left wears a maroon dress, a purple turban and layered silver necklaces, and the figure to the right wears a tall crown, a green sari and ornate jewellery. Garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers wrap the dais. Physical people are absent; the statues are deity murti.2017-12-17 +1 copiesSeptember 06 20142014-09-06 +1 copiesPhotograph 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.2013-02-11November 18 20152015-11-18Photograph of three metal murti of deities decorated with long garlands of green leaves, yellow and white flowers, and red roses with orange blossoms. The central figure wears a tall ornate red and gold crown, a jewelled necklace and a dhoti, holding a spear-like staff. Flanking consorts wear similar crowns, jewelled necklaces and silver ornaments. Behind them a blurred figure in orange robes sits near red and gold drapery. The deity murti are the main subject; no living physical person is clearly visible.2010-11-12Three 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.2013-02-11Three metal murti figures stand side by side in a shrine, decorated with heavy garlands of red roses, white flowers and green leaves. The central figure wears a tall gold crown set with red stones, a silver-and-gold jewelled torso ornament, white dhoti with gold border, and a white-and-red flower garland. Figures on either side wear silver crowns, pearl-studded headgear and silver-blue jewelled necklaces. Gold arches and floral festoons frame the altar. No living people are visible.2016-12-19April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA photograph of three gold-toned deity murtis decorated with abundant garlands of yellow and red flowers, set against a warm brown background. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown with red and green stones, a heavy jewelled necklace and a white garment with gold borders. Flanking figures wear tall patterned crowns, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and dark pink or red drapery. Smoke or haze drifts across the upper left. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-02-11