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A photograph of a bronze-coloured figure seated on an ornate gold throne-like seat in front of maroon curtains, shown as a statue or murti rather than a living person. It wears a maroon turban decorated with a peacock feather, pearl strands and jewelled ornaments, a white and red forehead mark, and a large jewelled necklace with green and pink stones. Yellow marigold garlands and pink flower garlands hang over its chest and a gold waist ornament with a deity relief sits at its waist. Its right hand is raised in a blessing gesture with a red stone ring. Along the right side is a colourful printed cloth with elephant motifs. A timestamp reads 19-Mar-2026 8:20:54 am, Pavazhakundur, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

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A timestamp reads 11 Feb 2026 7:44:58 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.A bronze-toned murti of Venkateshwara (Balaji) seated on a golden throne with an ornate gilt frame behind it. The figure wears a maroon and gold brocade turban decorated with pearl strands, a jewelled diadem, and a maroon and cream silk garment. A thick yellow marigold garland and a white flower garland hang across the chest and shoulders, with a second garland of pink, magenta and orange flowers draped over the shoulder. Layered jewelled necklaces, large earrings, and a gold coin belt adorn the figure, with a white urdhva-pundra tilak on the forehead. The right hand is raised in blessing and the left rests on the lap. A brass lamp sits at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2024-10-05A close view of a deity murti decorated for worship, not a living person. The figure wears a large orange and maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, a red tilak on the forehead, and dark painted eyes. 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