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May 22 20062006-05-22May 07 20172017-05-07Photo of a gold-coloured deity murti in a large shrine display, draped in multicoloured flower garlands of yellow, red, green and white, with gold jewellery, a gold crown and a jewelled necklace. A smaller gold figure stands at the base, and a second gold-crowned figure with a jewelled bodice sits to the left. Behind them, a painted portrait on a gold-framed backdrop shows a man with a moustache and a gold ornate canopy above. A blurred white-clad figure occupies the lower left foreground. Visible people: one partially visible person.2006-09-10October 06 20112011-10-06A brass or gilt metal deity murti stands centrally on a decorated platform in front of an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with a red velvet curtain. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold garment, and holds a staff, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. Two companion figures flank it, each in green and gold embellished garments with jewelled crowns. All three are heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands and red, yellow and orange flower garlands, and the scene is set up for a temple-style ceremonial display. No living people are visible.2015-04-30A photograph of a deity murti standing centrally, adorned with a golden crown, gold jewellery and a heavy gold chest ornament with inset red and green stones. The central figure is wrapped in a dense garland of green, yellow, red and white flowers arranged in bands. Two smaller attendant figures stand on either side, also in gold crowns, pearl-and-stone necklaces and garlands, one in pink and purple, the other in green and pink garments. The background is a gilded arch framing the arrangement against a dark setting.2006-09-02Photograph 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.2013-02-11Night photograph of three gilded deity murtis (metal utsava images) decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green and white. The central figure wears a tall golden crown, large jewelled earrings, layered gold and gem-set necklaces and a jewelled chest ornament. Flanking figures wear pink and green saris, gold necklaces and crowns. A light-coloured cloth canopy stands behind them. At the right edge, a partially visible person wears a checked shirt and khaki trousers. No a person candidate is visible.2006-09-02July 18 20132013-07-18Three gilded deity murti are displayed together on a wooden stand in front of a pale wall, framed by a curved red arch. The central figure wears a tall golden crown, a heavily ornamented golden breastplate set with gems, and layered gold necklaces. Flanking figures wear pointed crowns, jeweled white-and-green collars, and colourful silk garments in purple, pink, and green. All three are draped in thick garlands of yellow, red, green, white, and blue flower strands. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for Navaratri, showing three deity murtis (utsava murthys) on a green draped platform. The central murti wears a green and gold silk garment, a large jewelled necklace, and a crown-like headdress, framed by long garlands of white flowers, yellow marigolds and pink blooms with green and maroon ribbons. Two smaller seated murtis flank it, each draped in yellow-and-green marigold garlands and wearing gold ornaments. Brass kalasha-style lamps and small offering vessels sit at the front on the platform. A gold-painted carved pillar and maroon curtain frame the left side, and an air conditioning unit stands at right. No people are visible.2017-09-21 +1 copies