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A dark stone deity murti stands in a shrine, wearing a silver crown with red and green stones, a red silk cloth draped over its body with gold-threaded borders, and a silver jewelled waist ornament. Garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves and pink flowers hang across its chest and shoulders. Silver jewelled hand ornaments are attached to its outstretched hands, and a smaller dark stone figure of a kneeling devotee or attendant sits at its base with a red tilak. A golden arched backdrop frames the murti against a red granite wall.

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A black stone deity murti stands at the centre of a shrine, adorned with yellow marigold garlands, green leaf garlands and pink roses. The murti wears a silver-and-jewelled crown, a red and gold silk garment and jewelled silver hands or arm ornaments. Pink flowers are scattered at the base on a row of small black stone bull figures with red stone inlays. A gold-coloured arched backdrop frames the figure, and a small brass lamp appears at the lower right edge. The floor is polished red stone. No people are visible, and the figure is a statue, not a person.2024-10-20A black stone deity murti seated on a dark carved base decorated with pink flowers and small red stones, framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure wears a silver crown, red and gold silk garment, a red tilak, a large jewelled necklace, and garlands of yellow marigolds and green leaves with pink flowers. Two small silver-embossed hand pieces rest on the chest area. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and a small brass figurine appears at the base. No people are visible.2024-10-20A dark stone murti of a deity seated under a gold arch, wearing an ornate silver crown set with coloured stones and a silver-and-jewel breastplate. The figure is draped in red cloth with silver lace borders and wears a long yellow marigold garland and a white pearl necklace. A red and gold brocade cloth lies at the base, with pink flowers placed on the altar in front and small oil lamps glowing at the lower right corner. No people are visible.2022-11-21A black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal, adorned with a silver crown and a red silk garment with gold border. Yellow marigold garlands and green leaf garlands hang across its chest, with pink flowers placed before it. Above the base rests a row of carved bull heads, and a small figure in a pink and white garment with a garland sits in front. Two tall brass lamps with lit oil wicks flank the shrine against a red granite wall with an ornate gold arch behind the deity. No people are visible.2024-10-20A black stone murti of Lord Venkateshwara, decorated for worship in a gold-framed shrine niche. The deity wears a jewelled silver crown, a white Vaishnava tilak on the forehead, and a dark red and gold silk garment. Yellow marigold garlands, pink and magenta flowers, green leaf garlands and a large jewelled pendant with silver and stone ornaments adorn the image. Pink roses are placed at the shoulders and hands, and a raised hand holds a small lamp-like object with a rose. No physical people are visible.2022-01-01A black stone deity murti seated in a gilded arched niche against a dark red marble wall. The murti wears an ornate golden crown with jewelled inlay, a red-and-gold silk garment with woven patterns, layered gold jewellery, and a red tilak on the forehead. Long garlands of white jasmine, green leaves and pink flowers drape over the shoulders and body, with more pink flower garlands and marigold-type blooms at the base. Ceremonial garlanding indicates an alankara seva dressing, with no people visible.2023-01-03A photograph of a dark stone deity murti seated before a gold-carved arch, decorated with heavy garlands of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves, plus red hibiscus flowers. The murti wears a silver crown with green and red stones, a red and gold silk garment, and a jewelled hand-shaped ornament. Yellow marigold garlands hang above, and yellow marigolds and red hibiscus are arranged on the base before rows of small black stone lingams. At the lower left edge, the head of an older person with white hair is partly visible.2023-01-28A black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal in a shrine with reddish granite walls and a gold-toned arched backdrop. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a red and gold silk garment, and layered white pearl-and-gem necklaces, with a red tilak on the forehead. Yellow marigold garlands and red roses adorn the murti, and white plumeria flowers and small lamps are arranged along the front of the pedestal.2022-04-03Jan 1 2022 sripuram2022-01-01A dark stone deity murti stands in a shrine framed by an ornate silver arch with a gold-leaf wall behind. The murti wears a magenta and gold silk sari-style drape, a green inner cloth, a long white and yellow chrysanthemum garland, a pearl and red-stone necklace, a gold chest ornament, and a crown-like headdress with a red bindi and vibhuti marking. Yellow flowers are laid at its feet on the dark platform. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by an ornate brass arch. It is adorned with a long garland of yellow chrysanthemum flowers, white flowers, red blossoms and green leaves. The figure wears a pink silk sari-style cloth with gold zari borders, a gold necklace, a white and red jewelled mala, and a crown with a red-stone tilak. Four arms are visible, one holding a small vessel and another a ritual object. Flowers are scattered at the base and at the feet, and a deep red cloth backs the shrine. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti of a goddess seated within a gilded arched shrine niche, dressed in a red and gold brocade sari with zari borders. She wears a silver-white jewelled crown with a sunburst halo, multi-strand pearl necklaces, and a large red, blue and gold jewelled chest ornament. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves drape her shoulders, lap and arms, and a red vermilion tilak marks her forehead. Golden brass lamps and ritual vessels appear at the right edge, against a yellow backdrop.2022-02-07