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A black stone deity murti of Vishnu in standing form is displayed under an ornate gold arched canopy with a red cloth backdrop. The murti wears a gold crown, a white vertical Vaishnava tilak on the forehead, large gold earrings, layered gold and jewelled necklaces with green and red stones, and a red and gold silk garment. Garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers drape from the arch and around the figure.

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Photo 11696474 +1 copiesA large dark stone deity murti of Venkateswara (Tirupati-style Vishnu form) stands under a banyan tree, adorned with a tall golden crown, white urdhva pundra tilak on the forehead, gold earrings, and a heavy gold necklace. Green leafy garlands drape the figure, and red and blue silk cloths hang at the sides. Yellow-orange marigold garlands frame the arched golden shrine, which has carved golden lion figures on the pillars. A chain-link fence and trees are visible behind. No physical people are present.2018-02-02A photograph of a black stone deity murti decorated for worship, seated on a golden ornate throne backed by a red cloth. The figure wears a tall gold crown, white vertical Vaishnava urdhva pundra tilak on the forehead, large gold earrings, layered pearl and gold necklaces, a central blue-green gem pendant, and a green and purple silk garment with gold embroidery. White and red flower garlands drape over the throne and the figure's shoulders, and green trees form the background outdoors.2015-06-20January 15 20172017-01-15September 05 20162016-09-05A deity murti, dark-faced and heavily adorned, is shown in close view under a gilded canopy of ornate golden metalwork. The figure wears a tall golden crown with a gold-and-silver tilak plate on the forehead and a dark red bindu. Garlands of marigolds, red roses and white flowers drape over the head and shoulders, with green leaves woven through. The chest is covered with a jewelled ornamental collar set with coloured stones and gold pendants, and gold lion-head ornaments flank the sides. The murti is outdoors, with leafy branches visible behind the canopy. No people are visible.2016-12-05August 12 20162016-08-12A black stone deity murti of a Vishnu-form figure stands at the centre, adorned with a tall gold crown, a white urdhva-pundra style tilak on the forehead, and heavy gold and gemstone necklaces and armlets. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses with yellow flowers drape over the figure, with red and gold silk cloth behind. Ornate gold metalwork panels and a red curtain frame the murti, with decorative shoulder pieces embellished with jewels. No physical people are visible.2015-11-22A dark stone murti of a deity stands centred against a red draped backdrop, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers arching over its head. It wears a tall golden crown, a white vertical tilak, large golden earrings and layered gold necklaces set with green and red stones, with a gold-trimmed red garment and ornate shoulder pieces. The background shows gilded metalwork and foliage. No people are visible.2015-11-16September 18 20162016-09-18August 27 20162016-08-27A dark stone or metal deity murti is dressed for a festival procession, seated beneath an ornate gold arch decorated with red and white flower garlands. The figure wears a tall gold crown, a white cloth draped over the body, gold armlets, layered jeweled necklaces with red and green stones, and a red floral garland across the chest. Two green and gold silk sashes hang from the arch on either side. A white vertical tilak and a white mark decorate the face. Green trees and leaves fill the background.2016-10-26