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May 07 20172017-05-07 +1 copiesMay 07 20172017-05-07June 05 20122012-06-05May 07 20172017-05-07A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Venkateswara (Vishnu) standing at the centre under a large golden five-hooded serpent canopy (Adishesha). The central figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, large earrings, and a heavy gold-and-jewel necklace with a bright gold-and-silver garland, with a white and gold dhoti and an orange-and-gold sash. Flanking the central figure are two smaller consort murtis, each in a jewelled crown and gold-and-red-stone necklaces, one draped in a purple garment and the other in a gold garment with orange border. All three are decorated with long garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, and sprigs of green foliage. The setting appears to be a night procession, with a drum visible at upper right and dark foliage behind. No physical people are visible.2016-12-19A golden deity murti seated on a throne-like simhasana with a large gilded lion figure in front, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and green leaves. The murti wears an orange garment, a jewelled silver-and-gold crown, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled collar. Pink velvet draping and gilded lion statues flank the scene, and an ornate gold arch frames the throne. No living people are visible.2014-09-28November 29 20172017-11-29November 29 20172017-11-29September 02 20132013-09-02 +1 copiesA deity murti is seated on a gold throne decorated with an ornate gilt canopy. The figure wears a tall silver crown with jewelled motifs and flowers, a silver-and-gold body covering set with coloured gems and a green stone, and gold hands raised in blessing. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and purple flowers frame the figure, and a red-gold silk cloth lies below. Gold trident-like ornaments flank the head.2015-11-21May 07 20172017-05-07A decorated deity murti of Lord Venkateswara standing at the centre of a festival altar, adorned with heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, a tall jewelled crown with a conical top, a white urdhva-pundra tilak with a red mark, and a gold-coin garland draped in an arc. The murti is framed by a dense arch of red rose garlands, yellow marigold strands, and white and red flower bands with blue accents, with green leaf garlands at the sides. Gold lattice and a brass pillar stand behind, and a silver ritual vessel sits in the lower foreground. No people are visible.2017-01-08