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November 08 2013

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October 02 20142014-10-02A photograph of a deity murti, a metal face with a red bindi, dressed in a crown-like headdress set with green and red stones, a red garment and heavy jewelled necklaces with gold coin ornaments. The figure sits amid dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, with a purple silk cloth draped below. A partially visible person in a green garment stands at the left edge. The image shows only the murti and garlands, not a ritual being performed.2012-04-05October 01 20082008-10-01A richly decorated deity murti covered in layers of garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers and strings of gold beads. The central figure wears a tall golden crown set with red and green stones, a silver Shiva-like forehead marking, and a jewelled blue garment, holding a trident-like staff and a spear-like rod. A second, smaller gilded figure with jewelled ornaments stands to the right, and a golden vessel rests in the foreground. Behind them a large ornate golden canopy or throne is visible. No physical people are present; the figures are statues, decorated for worship.2015-02-03April 03 20162016-04-03 +1 copiesMay 03 20122012-05-03October 10 20162016-10-10A decorated deity murti of Lord Venkateswara standing at the centre of a festival altar, adorned with heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, a tall jewelled crown with a conical top, a white urdhva-pundra tilak with a red mark, and a gold-coin garland draped in an arc. The murti is framed by a dense arch of red rose garlands, yellow marigold strands, and white and red flower bands with blue accents, with green leaf garlands at the sides. Gold lattice and a brass pillar stand behind, and a silver ritual vessel sits in the lower foreground. No people are visible.2017-01-08Photograph of an ornately decorated deity murti on a golden ceremonial vehicle, adorned with layered red, yellow, green and white flower garlands and gold chains. A gold peacock-head motif sits in front, and an orange canopy with ornate panels rises above. Small attendant figures flank the central form, which wears a crown and jewelled ornaments. No physical people are visible, only statues and decorations.2015-02-03January 14 20132013-01-14November 21 20152015-11-21February 19 20162016-02-19