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October 07 20152015-10-07September 05 20162016-09-05A tall black stone deity murti with a white vertical Vaishnavite tilak on its forehead stands in front of an ornate gilded arch. It wears a conical golden crown densely studded with red, green and white stones, with a green gem at its centre, and an elaborate jewelled armour decorated with a gold-framed central medallion showing a seated goddess figure. Garlands of multicoloured flowers with mirror-like sequins drape over the arms and the top of the arch, and a gold coin necklace hangs at the sides. The deity's right hand is raised in a jewelled gesture and its left hand rests on a gold mace-like staff. A purple and red cloth backdrop is visible behind.March 27 20162016-03-27 +1 copiesMay 03 20122012-05-03December 05 20162016-12-05October 06 20152015-10-06October 18 20152015-10-18A photograph of three ornately dressed deity murtis standing before a deep red draped backdrop. The central figure wears a tall, jewelled crown with a vertical tilak mark, a dense pink and white floral garland, a large jewelled chest ornament and a gold-edged blue garment. Figures on either side wear teal and green silk with sequined borders, tall jewelled headdresses and layered necklaces. Gold ornate frames border the scene. No physical people are visible.2015-10-16A large ornate deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) stands under a gilded arch within a white tent. The black-faced standing murti wears a tall gold crown with a green gem, a gold-and-jewelled breastplate, a gold waist belt, and arm ornaments, draped with a purple and red silk garment. Multicoloured garlands and marigold strands hang from the arch to the base. Brass oil lamps flank the figure, and a silver donation urn labelled DONATION sits at lower left beside red flowers. A gilded tiered pedestal supports the murti.A large deity murti stands under an ornate gilded arch inside a white tent. The figure has a tall conical crown with a green gem, a dark face with white vertical markings, and a richly decorated silver and gold body with a gold belt and necklaces. It is draped in purple and pink silk and adorned with multicolored garlands with mirror work. Two tall brass oil lamps flank the arch, and a gold-tiered base sits before the murti. In front, a white cloth holds a brass lamp, a conch shell and offering vessels, with a red patterned rug on the floor.A gilded deity murti of Vishnu (Perumal) stands in an ornate alcove framed by pink-red draped cloth and a green-and-gold bordered silk cloth. The murti wears an elaborate peacock-shaped crown with jewelled tiers, a Vaishnava urdhva pundra tilak, and heavy jewellery with green and red stones, a long garland of gold coin-like pendants, and a silver-and-gold waist adornment. It holds a brass kamandalu-style pot in one hand and a brass lamp in the other. A white conch shell rests on the base below, flanked by brass bowls and dark stones.2015-10-08