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February 20 20132013-02-20A photograph of deity murti figures dressed for worship. The central standing figure, in gold-toned metal, wears an ornate crown, layered jeweled necklaces and a jeweled belt, and holds a trident-like staff. Flanking figures on either side wear jeweled crowns and necklaces and hold ritual objects. The figures are framed by thick garlands of red roses, yellow and white marigolds, and purple flower strands, with green leaves and a gold ornate backdrop behind them.2013-02-20February 26 20132013-02-26February 24 20132013-02-24Photograph 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.2013-02-11Three 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.2013-02-11April 18 20182018-04-18May 07 20172017-05-07Three decorated deity murtis stand in a temple shrine framed by a golden arch and a painted forest backdrop. The central murti wears a tall ornate crown with a red gem, a pearl and bead necklace with a lotus pendant, and a gold-bordered dhoti, flanked by garlands of yellow and red flowers and gold coin strands. The murti on the left has a red-and-gold beaded garment and a red headdress, and the murti on the right wears a gold beaded necklace, a purple garment and a jeweled crown. Green cloth lines the base. The statues are figures, not living people, and no person is physically present.2016-03-06 +2 copiesOctober 12 20132013-10-12May 07 20172017-05-07A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate gilt throne with a green silk backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold garment and heavy necklaces, holding a scepter and a fan-like object. Two smaller attendant figures in green and silver garments flank it. Yellow and red garlands drape the throne and figures, and a green cloth covers the platform. No physical people are present.2015-07-17