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A dark-faced deity murti stands in an ornate gilded arched frame set among green trees. The figure wears a tall golden crown, a white urdhva-pundra style vertical marking on the forehead, and layered gold and jeweled necklaces over a teal-blue garment with an orange-red drape. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang along the sides of the frame, and a pink flower garland rests on the chest. Golden arm ornaments and a bejeweled waist panel complete the vesture. The setting is outdoors with bright foliage and a blue backdrop behind the murti.

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June 15 20162016-06-15A dark-faced deity murti stands in an ornate gold prabhavali arch decorated with floral garlands of red, orange and yellow blossoms. The figure wears a tall gold crown, a white vertical tilak, a pink flower garland, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, gold armlets and a blue and orange drape. Green leaves and tree branches fill the outdoor background.2016-06-15September 18 20162016-09-18A photograph of a black stone deity murti of Venkateswara (Vishnu) with a tall golden crown and white urdhva pundra tilak on the forehead. The murti is adorned with a heavy gold and gem-studded necklace, a green and gold ornamental breastplate, and garlands of yellow and red marigolds plus pink flowers. Behind it stands a teal and gold polka-dot cloth backdrop and an ornate gilded arch framed by greenery. No physical people are visible.2016-06-15August 09 20152015-08-09A large dark-faced deity murti stands outdoors beneath a tree, dressed in blue and red silk with gold-coloured ornamentation. It wears a gold crown, a white vertical tilak on the forehead, a pink garland, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled pendant, and gold armlets and anklets. A garland of yellow, orange and red flowers frames the figure. The lower part shows gold footwear with flower offerings. No physical people are visible.2016-06-15A dark-faced deity murti stands outdoors under a tree, dressed in ornate gold jewellery and a rich red-and-gold sari draped over turquoise cloth. The statue wears a golden crown, a pink flower garland at the neck, layered gold chains and a large gold-and-gem pendant, with a red and yellow flower garland arching above its head. Its golden hands are raised, with one holding a small golden object. No living people are visible.2016-06-15A photograph of a dark-faced deity murti, a Vishnu-form utsava idol with a tall gold crown and white-and-red vertical tilak, standing before a gilded arched backdrop with lion-head motifs. It wears a heavy gold armour-like ornament, layered green-and-white jewelled necklaces, and a gold waist sash over white cloth. A garland of red and white flowers drapes around the frame, with green and red silk streamers hanging at the sides. Outdoors, green trees surround the scene. No people are visible; the idol is the sole subject.2016-10-26 +1 copiesOctober 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesOctober 26 20162016-10-26August 23 20152015-08-23A 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