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A close-up photograph of a black deity murti of Lord Venkateswara (Vishnu form) adorned for worship. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a white and red U-shaped vertical tilak on its forehead, and is draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. Layers of gold necklaces with embossed deity medallions, jewelled chains and gold armlets cover its chest, and gold hands rest at its sides. Behind it a gold-embossed backdrop and yellow-gold cloth frame the image.

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Close-up photograph of a black-faced deity murti adorned for Vaikunta Ekadashi-style worship, with a large gold crown, white urdhva-pundra style vertical marking on the forehead, and a white trident-like mark. The murti wears layered gold ornaments, gold armlets, a heavy jewelled necklace with gold coin pendants, and garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaves. Gold-embroidered cloth forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2017-01-08Close-up photograph of a black deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) with a tall gold crown, white and black urdhva-pundra tilak on the forehead, and a long gold-and-white garment. The murti wears heavy gold armlets, a large jewelled necklace with gold coin-like pendants, and multiple garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Gold-embossed ornamental metalwork and a striped gold cloth form the backdrop. The hands are shown in gold abhaya and varada poses. No people are visible.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08Photograph of a large deity murti decorated for festival worship at night. The figure has a tall golden crown, a black face with a white vertical Vaishnava tilak, and multiple gold arms holding conch and discus-like emblems. It wears a thick white and jewelled necklace, red and gold garments, and is framed by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves. An ornate golden arch stands behind it, with brass oil lamps flanking the base. No physical people are visible.2017-01-08A 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.2016-10-26January 08 20172017-01-08A 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.2016-12-05Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Lord Venkateswara with a tall golden conical crown and a white vertical tilak with a white dot on the forehead. Large ornate gold shoulder pieces, gold coin necklaces and multicoloured jeweled earrings adorn the figure. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves drape around it, set against a yellow and white striped cloth backdrop with gold carved panels at the sides.2017-01-13 +1 copiesA close view of a deity murti with a black face bearing a white upright Vaishnavite-style forehead mark, wearing a tall golden crown with a patterned cylindrical top. The figure is draped in layers of garlands: red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves, with a golden necklace and large round earrings. Behind it hangs a yellow-gold silk cloth framed by an ornate gold-toned metal arch with floral and scroll designs. A decorative gold shoulder ornament and an elephant-shaped gold piece are visible at the sides. No physical people are visible in the frame.2017-01-08A close view of a black stone deity murti of Lord Venkateswara (Vishnu) framed by an ornate gold arched border. The murti wears a tall golden crown, a white Urdhva Pundra-style forehead mark with red and white lines, and large green-and-red gemstone earrings. Its chest is covered in layered gold and jewelled necklaces with red and green stones. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers arch behind the head and drape over the shoulders. Two gold-and-jewelled ceremonial arm ornaments with chakra and conch motifs flank the figure, and white cloth shows at the base.2010-01-01Night photograph of a deity murti at a procession or festival, decorated with a tall gold crown, a broad white vertical urdhva-pundra style mark on a dark face, and large red and yellow flower garlands draped over the shoulders and chest. Gold armlets, bead and jewel necklaces, and a golden shield-like ornament frame the figure, with a gold-and-yellow silk backdrop and an ornate gold metal canopy behind. No physical people are visible in the frame.2017-01-08