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A deity murti. Two smaller attendant figures flank it on either side, also garlanded with flowers and wearing silver-toned headdresses and jewellery. Gold-toned metal panels and grey drapery form the backdrop. The image is a photograph of the shrine decoration, with no human figures visible.

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October 21 20152015-10-21October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA deity murti in a decorated shrine is the central subject, seated on a red-draped throne with a pink-and-gold crown and large round eyes. It wears layered gold and red jewelled necklaces, a red-and-gold silk garment, and is heavily garlanded with orange, pink, purple and white flowers. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, each wearing a crown, garlands and beaded adornments. Behind them hang grey drapes and ornate gilded metal panels, with a trident-like staff visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.2015-10-21 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20162016-02-17Photograph of a deity murti of Venkateshwara (Tirupati Balaji) flanked by two consort figures, all heavily adorned. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown with jewelled pendants, a large pearl-and-gem necklace, a green stone pendant and a white dhoti with a gold-bordered red shawl. Consort figures on either side wear tiered crowns, layered jewellery and red-and-pink garments. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers frame all three figures against a dark brown background. These are statues, not living people. Copyright overlay text appears at upper left and lower right.2013-02-11February 21 20132013-02-21A richly decorated deity murti of Devi is seated on a golden throne beneath an ornate gilded arch strung with small lights. The goddess wears a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, a gold crown, and a deep maroon blouse with a gold-bordered sari. Layers of white and red flower garlands drape her and two flanking attendant figures, who are also garlanded and hold ceremonial instruments. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the setting is a festive alankara decoration. No living people are visible.2016-10-11December 10 20072007-12-10A photograph of a temple shrine showing three metal deity murtis on a raised red-draped platform, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and red rose garlands. The central figure is a standing deity murti with a tall crown, jewelled necklaces and a green-rimmed face or shield-like ornament; flanking figures wear ornate jewelled necklaces, crowns and red-maroon garments. Behind them are colourful draped cloths in purple, yellow and green, brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels on a shelf. No people are visible.2012-10-23April 18 20182018-04-18January 12 20152015-01-12April 24 20162016-04-24