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Photograph of a large black Venkateshwara deity murti standing in a gilded arched shrine within a white tent, adorned with a red and gold crown, white urdhva pundra tilak, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, and a red and gold silk garment. Multicoloured and white garlands hang over the shoulders and arms, and red and white flowers are arranged at the base. A shaven-headed priest with a bare upper body and white dhoti stands at the left edge tending the offerings. A copper oil lamp, a silver bowl and a small brass utsava image on a stand sit in front, with a white ladder against the deity's side.

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October 15 20052005-10-15A photograph of a black stone Venkateshwara deity murti standing before an ornate gilded arch with carved peacock-like figures. The murti wears a red and gold silk dhoti, a rich jewelled gold chest ornament, a large jewelled necklace, earrings, and a tall crown, with a white vertical tilak on its forehead. It is draped with garlands of white, yellow, orange, pink and blue flowers, and a leafy green garland hangs at its waist. Red and orange flowers and a tiered arrangement of marigold flowers sit at its base, with more red and white flower arrangements placed around the sides. The setting is a white tented enclosure with a date stamp reading 13-10-2005 along the left edge.2005-10-13 +5 copiesOctober 13 20052005-10-13October 14 20052005-10-14October 13 20052005-10-13A dark-hued deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) stands within an ornate gilded arch under a white tent canopy. The figure wears a white urdhva-pundra style forehead mark, a golden crown-like headdress, elaborate gold necklaces and a red and gold garment. Multicoloured garland strands in white, yellow, pink and blue drape over its shoulders and down to the base, with leafy green garlands at the waist. Fresh red and orange flower arrangements and white floral decorations surround the base, indicating darshan and alankaram decoration.2006-08-27 +2 copiesA large photograph of a Vishnu-form deity murti standing under an ornate gilded arch inside a tent with purple drapes. The murti has a tall white and gold crown with a red vertical tilak, a dark face, and multicoloured flower garlands draped from the crown to the feet. It wears a green and orange garment, gold armlets, and holds a gold mace and conch-like objects. Gold oil lamps stand on either side, a gilded figure of a devotee with folded hands stands at right, and a small brass altar with lamps, a kalasha and offerings sits in front on a white cloth.October 13 20052005-10-13A photograph of a large black stone deity murti under a tent, standing before an ornate gold-painted arch. The murti wears a red and gold conical crown, a white vertical tilak on the forehead, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a yellow and red silk garment with gold borders. Multicolored sequined garlands drape from the top of the arch down both sides, and a green garland hangs across the body. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a copper lamp and small offerings at the base. No people are visible in the scene.2006-09-21October 13 20052005-10-13A dark-complexioned deity murti of Venkateshwara (Vishnu) stands within an ornate gold-painted arch framed by a tent backdrop. The figure wears a tall golden crown with a white Vaishnava urdhva pundra mark on the forehead, and multiple layers of gold and jewelled ornaments, including a large necklace and armlets. Long garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flower strands drape over the arch and shoulders, with red cloths hanging at the sides. A white cloth covers the base, with white flowers placed at the lower right. No people are visible.2006-03-01October 12 20052005-10-12