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March 16 20202020-03-16Photo 11728716March 16 20202020-03-16 +2 copiesApril 27 20202020-04-27 +1 copiesA close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, a red tilak on the forehead and a nose ring. It wears a tall black headdress with an ornate jewelled crown and gold band set with red and white stones, and layered gold and pearl necklaces with red, green and white gemstones. The upraised hand holds a gesture with a jewelled bracelet, and the other hand rests open, also gold with a red stone. The robe is gold brocade. Behind it, a backdrop of round copper-coloured sequins and gold fabric. The figure is a statue, not a living person.2014-08-012007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIClose-up photograph of a gilded metal murti of a deity with a large jewelled crown of dark red velvet covered in pearls, blue stones and gold embroidery, with a purple central gem. The face is polished gold with a red bindi and red lips, wearing a black cloth beneath the crown and large beaded earrings. Layered gold necklaces and a jewelled chest ornament are visible, and a trident with gold tips is held at the left edge against an ornate gilded frame.May 14 20152015-05-14A richly adorned deity murti of Venkateshwara seated on an ornate golden throne with a gold arched backdrop and red cloth behind it. The figure wears a tall gold crown with red and green stones, a Vaishnava urdhva pundra mark on the forehead, a dark blue jewelled bodice, layered gold and gem necklaces, pearl strands, and a purple and gold silk dhoti. Red roses and garlands drape the arms, and the gold hands show abhaya and varada mudras with a conch and lotus-like attributes beside them. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue in a darshan setting.2020-04-26A gilded deity murti of a goddess, shown close-up with a golden face, red-and-white floral crown, and an elaborate jewelled headpiece. She wears heavy crystal-studded earrings, layered necklaces, a red-orange silk garment, and bangles, and holds a golden parrot-topped staff. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers frame the figure, with a gold-ornamented backdrop behind her.2008-12-26July 02 20152015-07-02July 20 20102010-07-20