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July 16 20172017-07-16Photo 11714750October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesA standing black stone deity murti of Venkateswara (Vishnu) stands outdoors beneath a large tree, framed by an ornate gilded arch. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a white vertical Vaishnava tilak (urdhva pundra), a green and gold sash, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and gold arm ornaments. Red, yellow and maroon flower garlands hang from the arch. Its base is draped in a silver-and-red striped cloth. No people are visible; a chain-link fence and green foliage are behind.2017-07-06September 18 20162016-09-18October 17 20172017-10-17June 15 20162016-06-15A photograph of a deity murti of Venkateswara, the standing Vishnu form with a black face, white urdhva pundra tilak and tall golden crown. It is decorated with layered garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and a long white and red flower garland falling to the lower body. Gold ornaments, a jewelled necklace and a yellow silk garment cover the figure, with a gilded arched prabhavali behind it. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a metal fence and dark trees in the background. No physical people are clearly visible except partial figures at the bottom edge.2017-01-08A large black stone deity murti of Vishnu stands on a golden throne-like arch, adorned with a gold crown, white urdhva pundra tilak, gold earrings, and layered pearl and gemstone necklaces. Its green and purple silk garments are decorated with gold embroidery and jewelled armbands, with white jasmine garlands and red flowers draped across it. A red cloth backdrop frames the figure, set outdoors among green trees with a tree trunk at right and mounds of soil at the base.2015-06-20A dark-complexioned deity murti stands on a red and gold pedestal under a large banyan tree, adorned with an ornate gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces, gold armlets and a white dhoti with red, green and orange silk draping. A long garland of red and white flowers hangs from the shoulders to the base. A carved golden arch frames the figure, and a white vertical tilak marks the forehead. No people are visible.2016-08-18January 15 20172017-01-15Outdoor photograph of a large silver-clad deity murti standing in a shrine-like niche decorated with ornate silver repoussé work and a golden arch behind it. The figure wears a tall silver crown, a heavy layered silver necklace with blue and red beads, silver armlets, and a mustard-gold lower garment. Marigold and red flower garlands drape from shoulder to hip, and fresh flowers rest at the base. Brass lamp stands flank the murti in front of a chain-link fence, with leafy trees and a hazy sky in the background. No people are visible, and no printed text appears in the scene.2017-01-15