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A dimly lit photograph of a deity murti seated on a tiered metal pedestal, glowing from a warm light source at the base. The figure is adorned with a jewelled crown-like headdress and an ornate jewelled garland or necklace with red and clear stones, and a gold-toned face or head is partly visible. Golden hanging ornaments and chandelier-like decorations frame the top of the frame, and a thin rod extends down the left side. Some pink flower petals lie near the lower left corner. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a gilded shrine with a metal deity murti or sacred object on a tiered gold base, adorned with a jeweled necklace set with red and green stones and pearl drops, draped in purple cloth, surrounded by scattered pink rose petals. Ornate gold repoussé panels frame the altar behind it, and a thin metal rod stands at the left. No people are visible.2024-12-07A small metal murti of a deity with a black cloth draped over its shoulders and a turban-like head covering, set on a brass plate against an orange cloth. Gold chains with pearl-studded jhumka tassels and a gold rosette hang across the front and sides of the figure, as an alankaram adornment. Behind it stand ornate brass vessels and a deep red fabric backdrop. Visible text is absent. The image shows a home temple altar decoration, consistent with the page's account of alankaram to a deity murti.2021-05-02Close photograph of a ceremonial metal peetha or pedestal, holding a decorated object with pink flowers, set on a deep red velvet cloth. Yellow rose petals are scattered in the foreground and a brass bowl filled with yellow material sits at the lower edge. Behind the altar, an ornate jewelled deity murti and embellished backdrop glint in dark light. No people are visible. The scene reads as a temple offering arrangement, with flowers, gemstone jewellery draped on the pedestal and a bowl of yellow offering.2022-02-02A photograph of a ceremonial shrine display. A large ornate silver-toned backdrop with embossed floral and deity motifs sits behind a central decorated object. The object is draped in a rust-red and gold brocade cloth and covered with a heavy jewelled ornament of rudraksha-style beads, white stone studded clusters, and red gemstones. A tall jewelled crown-like headpiece rises behind it. Yellow and red rose petals are scattered across a dark gold-patterned cloth in the foreground. No people are visible.2021-02-28 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 3/2/20212021-03-02Jan 6 2022 sripuram2022-01-06A photograph of a Venkateshwara deity murti in a gilded arched shrine, adorned with white jasmine and red flower garlands, a golden crown, a gold-toned Vishnu-style tilak on the forehead, and an orange-red cloth draped over it. Several oil lamps burn in front, and a large brass lamp or offering plate with lit wicks is held before the figure. Gold and jewelled ornaments hang on the chest. No people are visible.2022-01-30August 17 20142014-08-17Photo of a brass multi-wick oil lamp with five lit flames on a tall central stem and a wide base, held in dim light. Behind it stands a dark deity murti with a red tilak and vibhuti markings, dressed in a silver-embellished garment with blue fabric below. A partial human hand appears at the lower right edge near the base. The scene suggests a puja or aarti at a shrine.2021-11-15A metal deity murti in a jeweled silver-green crown studded with red, green and white stones stands before red and gold brocade drapes. The figure wears a magenta and gold sari, a multi-strand gem necklace, and holds a small brass vessel in one raised hand. A glowing lamp and an ornate gold yantra-style plate sit in the foreground, lit warmly against a dark setting.2024-11-07Photo 66783202022-07-09 +1 copiesPhoto 82836832022-09-13 +1 copies