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A golden deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche draped with green and gold patterned silk curtains. The murti is garlanded with thick white flower necklaces and wears a red and green jewelled pendant, ornate gold ornaments and a crown. Its hands hold ritual objects at the sides. A small gilded pedestal sits at the base with a few flower offerings. Gold carved arch and relief panels frame the scene.

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May 07 20122012-05-07A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing before a bright green satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The murti wears an orange turban topped with an elaborate jewelled crown, a white and red flower garland drapes its body, and layered gold coin and bead necklaces, pearl strands and a large multicolour jewelled pendant adorn the chest. A pink and gold brocade cloth covers the base, with red and white flowers placed at the foot. Ornate decorations and a small offering arrangement surround the figure.2013-04-23April 03 20162016-04-03 +1 copiesJuly 18 20132013-07-18A gilded deity murti, a Vishnu-form idol with a golden face, red lips and a tall crown of white, green and red stone-studded ornament, stands before a gilded arch and a painted forest backdrop. It wears layered jewelled necklaces, large pendants, a cream dhoti and a patterned maroon-and-gold shawl, and holds stone-studded ornamental hands raised in front of its body. The figure is an idol, not a living person, so no physical people are present.August 10 20182018-08-10A large gilded arched frame surrounds a black-faced deity murti standing on a golden pedestal, adorned with a tall jewelled crown topped with an orange turban, a white vertical tilak mark, layered gold and jewelled ornaments, and garlands of red, yellow, white and pink flowers. Brocade garments in green and maroon drape the figure. In front, a silver vessel, a small brass lamp and a flower offering rest on the floor, and a smaller figure stands in a golden shrine beside a silver kalasha-like pot. No physical people are visible; the scene is a temple-style display of a deity murti.2007-11-11 +1 copiesA large photograph of a Vishnu-form deity murti standing under an ornate gilded arch inside a tent with purple drapes. The murti has a tall white and gold crown with a red vertical tilak, a dark face, and multicoloured flower garlands draped from the crown to the feet. It wears a green and orange garment, gold armlets, and holds a gold mace and conch-like objects. Gold oil lamps stand on either side, a gilded figure of a devotee with folded hands stands at right, and a small brass altar with lamps, a kalasha and offerings sits in front on a white cloth.A large ornate golden arched frame encloses a black stone deity murti of Venkateswara with a white urdhva pundra mark on its forehead, wearing a tall jeweled golden crown, an orange cloth at the top, and a green and gold silk garment. The murti is draped with layered garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers and strings of jewels. A silver vessel sits on the left of the platform and a small brass figure stands in a small ornate frame at the lower right, with brass offering plates, flowers and a tray of vermilion and turmeric on an orange cloth in front. A colourful striped fabric hangs on the right wall, and the background is black.2007-11-11A decorated statue of a figure seated in an ornate golden shrine arch with a carved copper frame, adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. The statue wears a maroon and gold-bordered garment with silver studded ornamentation, a red turban, layered jewelled necklaces and a raised hand gesture. Golden carved pillars, a lion-like sculpted pillar and draped silk fabrics in gold and purple surround the murti. The setting appears to be a festive ritual display with no visible people.2016-12-05November 10 20072007-11-10 +1 copiesApril 01 20162016-04-01 +1 copies