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February 19 20162016-02-19February 19 20162016-02-19February 19 20162016-02-19February 19 20162016-02-19A temple ritual scene where a priest in a saffron-red turban and red-orange dhoti, bare-shouldered and wearing a gold bracelet, reaches up to adorn a large deity murti. The murti is draped in a dense garland of white, yellow, pink and magenta flowers with green leaves, and a gold face with red lips and a crown is visible at the upper right. Gold necklaces, rudraksha-like beads and green-jeweled ornaments hang from the figure's chest. Another person in red garments stands at left, and a metal vessel is held nearby.2014-12-05December 28 20082008-12-28A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti, with white ash stripes on his shoulders and upper arms, stands at the left edge decorating a deity murti. He lifts both hands to place garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds around a figure draped in a green silk shawl and wearing a red-and-white crown and jewelled ornaments. Behind the figure is an ornate gilded shrine arch with carved figures, flanked by panels of purple and maroon embroidered brocade with gold trim. Brass oil lamps sit at the lower left and right edges, and banana leaves appear at the top.2016-12-19A gilded deity murti of Lord Venkateswara (Vishnu form) stands decorated for a festival procession, framed by yellow and magenta marigold garlands. The murti wears an ornate red-and-gold crown with jewelled peaks, a red and gold silk shawl draped over its shoulders and arms, heavy jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, and a white-and-red urdhva tilak on its forehead. Its raised right hand holds a bundle of dried grass stalks, and a blue and green gem is set in the central pendant. Ornaments and a gold waist band add to the adornment.2008-12-28February 19 20162016-02-19 +1 copiesOctober 06 20112011-10-06January 09 20152015-01-09A richly decorated golden deity murti stands framed by dense garlands of yellow and white marigolds and magenta blooms. The figure wears a vivid red-orange cloth wrapped around a jewelled crown with green and red stones, a red and white urdhva tilak, large round jewelled earrings, layered gold and stone necklaces with a blue and green central gem, and strings of pearls. The left hand holds a slender dried grass stalk. The scene appears to be a festival decoration of a temple image with no visible people.2008-12-28 +1 copies