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November 29 2020

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A large black deity murti of Vishnu-like form, with white urdhva pundra tilak on the forehead, sits on an ornate gold throne in front of a red draped curtain. He wears an elaborate gold crown, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces with blue and red gems, gold armlets and a purple sash. The image is decorated for a deepam celebration, with gold-leaf throne carvings and gold ornaments framing the figure.2020-11-29November 29 20202020-11-29A gold-clad deity murti with a black face and white vertical urdhva pundra marking on the forehead and nose, shown beneath a tall gilded crown and an arched garland of white flowers. Gold arm ornaments, a red and purple garment, a layered jewelled necklace and bangles adorn the figure against a deep red curtain backdrop. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the statue.2020-03-26November 29 20202020-11-29A golden deity murti of Vishnu in Tirupati style stands before a red velvet drape, framed by a white flower garland arch. The figure has a tall gold crown, a black face with white urdhva pundra tilak, multiple gold arm ornaments, a jeweled red and white necklace, and gold silk dhoti with a gold waist belt. Two gold conch and disc attributes flank the figure. No physical people are visible.2020-03-13 +1 copiesDecember 15 20182018-12-15A dark stone deity murti of Shiva-like form is adorned for festival worship, wearing a maroon turban with a jeweled gold crown ornament, a gold and pearl necklace, and gold armlets. Its raised golden hands hold ceremonial implements. Garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers frame the murti, with magenta silk draped on either side, and a metal arch behind. No people are visible.2020-11-29A photograph of a deity murti standing in a gilded shrine niche before gold silk drapery. The murti wears an ornate crown with jewelled halo, a large layered necklace of pearls, red and green stones, and a gold dhoti-like garment with a purple and red silk shawl edged in gold coin ornaments. A brass lamp or kalasha-like vessel sits at its side, and gold carved frames surround the shrine.2015-07-11A large deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) stands in a golden arched frame inside a white tent. The black-faced idol wears a tall conical crown with a green gem, a white vertical tilak, and ornate gold and silver jewellery. Long garlands of multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, green and white drape from the crown down both sides. A small golden figure is set into the chest ornament, and gold ornamental bands cover the arms. Golden carved birds and foliage decorate the arch behind the murti.December 18 20182018-12-18October 14 20182018-10-14A photograph of a large deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) standing under an ornate gilded arch inside a white tent. The figure has a tall jewelled crown with a central green stone, a white and black face with vertical Vaishnava marks, and a garland of multicoloured flowers and mirror-work draped over the arch from both sides. The murti wears a purple and pink silk garment, a gold waist belt, gold and silver armlets, and a long gold chain of coins. Brass oil lamps (dipa) with bird-shaped tops stand at either side, and a golden pedestal base sits in front, with a small brass kalasha, a lamp and a white cloth below. A red patterned carpet covers the floor. No people are visible.