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Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti framed by a golden arch and red-and-white flower garlands. The murti wears a tall golden crown set with a red stone, a large white jewelled vertical forehead ornament with a pink centre, green and red gemstone earrings, layered jewelled necklaces, and a white shoulder cloth edged with gold and dark green borders. Its raised hands hold jewelled ceremonial emblems in silver and pink. No people are visible; the scene is a devotional image in a temple alcove.

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A black stone deity murti of a Vishnu form, standing and framed by a red and white flower garland arch and an ornate gold frame. It wears a tall gold crown with a red stone, a white and pink jewelled vertical tilak, emerald and ruby earrings, layered gold and ruby necklaces with pearl strands, and a white dhoti with a green and gold border. Its hands hold a conch-like object and a mace-like staff, with jewelled gold arm ornaments. The image is a close-up photograph of the deity, with no physical people visible.2010-02-09A dark stone deity murti stands within an ornate gold-leaf arched niche decorated with floral scrollwork. The murti wears a tall golden crown with a red stone, a large white and pink jewelled chest ornament, and green and pink stone earrings. Layered gold and beaded necklaces hang on the chest, and white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border drapes the body. Its arms are raised with hands in mudra poses. A garland of orange and green flowers arches over the head, and the niche is set against a grey marble backdrop.2010-09-26A close photograph of a black stone deity murti of Venkateswara-style Vishnu with a tall gold crown, a gold-and-red jewel on the crown, and a white and gold urdhva-style forehead mark. The murti wears large earrings with green and blue stones, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, green and red gemstones, and a garland of white flowers. Its raised hands hold ornate pink and white ceremonial fans with jewelled handles, and a bell-like object appears in one lower hand. The murti is set against a light grey stone wall.2010-01-01Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Lord Venkateswara with a tall golden conical crown and a white vertical tilak with a white dot on the forehead. Large ornate gold shoulder pieces, gold coin necklaces and multicoloured jeweled earrings adorn the figure. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves drape around it, set against a yellow and white striped cloth backdrop with gold carved panels at the sides.2017-01-13 +1 copiesOctober 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Venkateswara (Vishnu) with a tall gold conical crown and white U-shaped Vaishnava tilak on the forehead and a white mark on the chin. The murti wears layered gold shoulder armour, large ornate gold and silver-tone earrings, and a necklace of gold coins and gemstones. Red roses, white and yellow flowers and green foliage form garlands draped over the shoulders and framing the head. Behind it hangs a yellow-and-white striped silk cloth, flanked by gilded carved peacock-and-scroll panels. No physical people are visible.2017-01-13October 26 20162016-10-26October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesA close view of a black stone deity murti of Lord Venkateswara (Vishnu) framed by an ornate gold arched border. The murti wears a tall golden crown, a white Urdhva Pundra-style forehead mark with red and white lines, and large green-and-red gemstone earrings. Its chest is covered in layered gold and jewelled necklaces with red and green stones. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers arch behind the head and drape over the shoulders. Two gold-and-jewelled ceremonial arm ornaments with chakra and conch motifs flank the figure, and white cloth shows at the base.2010-01-01January 01 20102010-01-01June 20 20152015-06-20A close view of a deity murti with a black face bearing a white upright Vaishnavite-style forehead mark, wearing a tall golden crown with a patterned cylindrical top. The figure is draped in layers of garlands: red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves, with a golden necklace and large round earrings. Behind it hangs a yellow-gold silk cloth framed by an ornate gold-toned metal arch with floral and scroll designs. A decorative gold shoulder ornament and an elephant-shaped gold piece are visible at the sides. No physical people are visible in the frame.2017-01-08