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A bronze-coloured metal deity murti of a standing figure, adorned with an elaborate silver-toned diamanté crown with a red-tipped vertical Vaishnava-style tilak, large circular silver earrings set with red stones, and layered silver-and-jewelled necklaces. The murti wears white jasmine garlands interspersed with red roses and green leaves, and its hands are shown in abhaya-like poses with silver-jewelled palms. Behind it are red velvet drapery, a green silk cloth with gold border and bright pink and yellow marigold-style garlands at the edges. A human hand enters from the left edge of the frame. No a person candidate is identifiable as a person; the figure is a sculpted murti.

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A gilded metal deity murti is seated on a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold shrine frame, framed by long garlands of yellow and pink-green ruffled fabric and white flower strands. The figure wears a tall golden crown with silver ornaments, a white and red Vaishnava-style tilaka on the forehead, large silver earrings, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a rose-and-greenery garland. Its hands are raised in abhaya-style gestures with ornate silver palms. A purple cloth and scattered rose petals lie at its base, and a gold coin-studded arch surrounds the figure. The scene is a shrine presentation of a decorated deity murti with no physical people visible.2024-01-07Close-up photograph of a deity murti. The face has a white vertical Vaishnavite tilak with a red centre mark, and the lips are painted red. A thick red flower garland hangs at the neck over layered white and red jasmine and rose garlands and a multi-strand jewelled necklace. The raised right hand shows a patterned gold-and-jewel abhaya mudra, and the left hand holds a golden object. Green leaves, marigold and jasmine garlands frame the figure against a dark maroon drape, with a small golden tray of offerings at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2009-07-05A close photograph of a decorated deity murti in a temple shrine, standing before a red backdrop framed by ornate gold carved panels. The bronze-toned murti wears a tall silver and gold crown, a white urdhva-style tilak on the forehead, large round silver earrings, and layered silver and jewelled necklaces. It is garlanded with white jasmine and red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands hang from the top corners. A hand with a tattoo on the left edge of the frame touches the murti's shoulder or ear in a gesture of adornment or blessing. The murti wears a green striped garment. No physical people are the main subject beyond the partial hand.2024-01-07A photograph of a gilded metal murti of a Vishnu-form deity standing before a red velvet backdrop, decorated with a tall golden crown, white urdhva pundra tilak on the forehead, jeweled earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and sacred thread, and garlands of white jasmine, red roses and green leaves. Yellow and pink ruffled garlands hang behind the figure beside a gold-painted pillar. On the left, a bare forearm with a beaded bracelet reaches toward the murti's face and holds a small ritual implement, apparently applying a mark during dressing or puja. Only the arm of a single person is visible.2024-01-07A photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship. The bronze-gold figure wears a tall golden crown with diamond-like ornaments, a white urdhva-pundra style tilak marking on the forehead, large jeweled earrings, and layered silver-white and gold necklaces. It is draped in a green silk garment with gold borders and adorned with garlands of white jasmine, red roses, green foliage and yellow-pink ruffled flowers. A hand at the left edge holds a lit oil lamp near the figure. Gold ornate carved panels and a deep red backdrop surround the murti. No physical people beyond the hand are clearly shown.2024-01-07A metal statue of a deity murti standing in a shrine, adorned with layered silver and jewelled necklaces, pearl and rudraksha malas, and a silver-and-green embroidered garment with a gold-toned mantle. The head wears a tall dark coiffed crown with a crescent moon and a jewelled ornament, with a red tilak on the forehead. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand rests open at the side. At the feet are yellow marigolds and red roses on a silver base, against a yellow wall. No living people are visible.2024-10-11April 30 20152015-04-30A golden murti of a deity stands in front of an ornate gilded arched backdrop topped with a lion-face makara motif. The figure wears a red and white striped turban with a jeweled ornament, and is draped in red marigold and white flower garlands and a dense jeweled necklace set with red, green and blue stones. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand is extended palm-up. A green and gold silk garment with a zari border covers the body. Yellow and red flower garlands frame the arch, and a maroon curtain sits behind. No living people are visible.2026-01-20A deity murti is dressed and decorated in a temple shrine framed by ornate gold-toned metalwork and a gold brocade backdrop. The figure wears a tall pearl-and-jewel crown set with red and green stones, a dark maroon garment densely embellished with gold and stone ornaments, and layered pearl necklaces. It holds a gold-colored ceremonial weapon in one hand. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and pink lotus buds with green leaves drape the figure and frame the shrine. No people are visible.2016-12-19A gilded statue of a deity murti stands in a temple niche against a yellow wall. The figure wears an ornate black and gold crown with a red gemstone and crescent ornament, a red and gold silk garment, layered jeweled necklaces, a jeweled waist belt and gold earrings. One hand holds a yellow flower, and the figure stands on a gold-brocaded green and gold cloth. A purple silk drape with gold motifs is at the right, and a small brown cushion rests on a side table at left.2021-10-02A gilded metal murti of Lord Venkateshwara stands at the centre, decorated for Vaikuntha Ekadashi. The deity wears a tall ornate crown with a jewelled arch, large gold earrings, layered diamond-like necklaces and a central green stone pendant on a red garment. Its hands hold ceremonial ornamented staffs, and it is framed by red and peach roses, white flowers and gold coin-style garlands. Blurred background shrines with other deity murtis are visible. No physical people are shown.2020-12-25Close-up photograph of a golden metal murti of Lord Venkateshwara (Vishnu form) decorated for worship. The deity wears an elaborate jewelled crown with red and green stones, a tall jewelled halo-shaped arch behind the head, a large jewelled necklace with a green stone pendant, and red silk garments with gold zari borders. A vertical Vaishnava tilak marks the forehead. Jewelled ceremonial staffs or symbols flank the figure, and red flowers are visible at the lower edges. The background is blurred with indistinct lights, and no physical people are visible.2020-12-25