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A decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne within an ornate golden canopy, adorned with garlands of white jasmine and red roses and green leaves. The central figure wears a pink and gold silk garment, a jewelled gold necklace and a red-and-gold crown. Two smaller attendant figures stand on either side, each in pink dress with garlands and gold ornaments. A brass ritual staff with a silver finial rests in the foreground, and a dark red curtain forms the backdrop. No living people are visible.

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September 23 20172017-09-23September 23 20172017-09-23 +1 copiesSeptember 23 20172017-09-23 +1 copiesSeptember 23 20172017-09-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a throne-like altar in a dark hall during Navarathri darbar. The murti wears a pink and gold silk garment, a dense gold and red jewelled necklace, a jewelled crown with a tall ornament, and a gold-and-green sari draped at the lap. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers frame the altar, with brass lamp finials on either side and a gold canopy above. A tall silver-and-gold ceremonial fan or chamara stands at the right. No living people are visible.2017-09-23 +1 copiesSeptember 23 20172017-09-23 +1 copiesSeptember 23 20172017-09-23 +1 copiesA decorated metal deity murti is seated on a golden throne under a golden hooded canopy with red and white flower garlands framing it. The figure wears a pink silk garment, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and a red-stoned pendant, and holds a silver ceremonial staff in its right hand. Two smaller decorated figures in pink stand on either side, also garlanded. Behind is a backdrop of a starry galaxy in blue and purple, with a red curtain at left. Flower garlands and a golden canopy surround the scene, which appears to be a Navaratri darbar display.2017-09-23 +1 copiesOctober 05 20132013-10-05A photograph of a richly adorned deity murti seated on a golden cobra-hooded base, with a gold five-hooded serpent canopy overhead. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, heavy silver-white diamond-like necklaces, an emerald pendant, blue velvet sleeves, a magenta blouse and a gold-bordered pink silk dhoti, and holds a silver ceremonial mace. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, wearing green silk garments with gold borders, jewelled necklaces and crowns, and draped in yellow and red marigold and rose garlands. Behind the murti stand two visible devotees, one a woman in the left background, with flowers arranged around the base.2013-10-05A decorated deity murti of Venkateshwara (Srinivasa) is seated on a golden throne before a dark maroon curtain. The murti wears an orange silk garment with gold-embroidered jewelled breastplate, a gold crown with red stones, and a gold kiritam. A multi-hooded golden serpent canopy (sheshanaga) arches behind the head. Garlands of white jasmine, red roses, and yellow marigolds drape the figure and the throne. Two red and gold ceremonial parasol-style banners with sun and moon emblems flank the scene, and a small fan stands at right. No people are visible.2016-10-09A decorated metal murti of a deity seated on a golden vahana-style throne with a tall golden pole and orange and green tassels at left. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a heavy silver-and-gem necklace with a green stone pendant, and a red velvet sleeve-like wrap over white garments. Surrounding the murti are dense garlands of white flowers, red and yellow roses, purple chrysanthemums and green leaves, with pink lotus blossoms and an orange hibiscus at the base. No living people are visible.2013-10-09