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A dark stone deity murti of Venkateswara-style form is adorned for worship, wearing a tall gold crown and a large silver-grey urdhva pundra style nama with a red vertical mark on its face. Heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers drape the figure and gold arch, and layered gold and jewelled ornaments with green and red stones cover the chest. Gold lion-head finials and an ornate gold arch frame the murti. No people are visible.

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A deity murti, dark-faced and heavily adorned, is shown in close view under a gilded canopy of ornate golden metalwork. The figure wears a tall golden crown with a gold-and-silver tilak plate on the forehead and a dark red bindu. Garlands of marigolds, red roses and white flowers drape over the head and shoulders, with green leaves woven through. The chest is covered with a jewelled ornamental collar set with coloured stones and gold pendants, and gold lion-head ornaments flank the sides. The murti is outdoors, with leafy branches visible behind the canopy. No people are visible.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Lord Venkateswara with a tall golden conical crown and a white vertical tilak with a white dot on the forehead. Large ornate gold shoulder pieces, gold coin necklaces and multicoloured jeweled earrings adorn the figure. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves drape around it, set against a yellow and white striped cloth backdrop with gold carved panels at the sides.2017-01-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Venkateswara (Vishnu) with a tall gold conical crown and white U-shaped Vaishnava tilak on the forehead and a white mark on the chin. The murti wears layered gold shoulder armour, large ornate gold and silver-tone earrings, and a necklace of gold coins and gemstones. Red roses, white and yellow flowers and green foliage form garlands draped over the shoulders and framing the head. Behind it hangs a yellow-and-white striped silk cloth, flanked by gilded carved peacock-and-scroll panels. No physical people are visible.2017-01-13A dark stone murti of a deity stands centred against a red draped backdrop, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers arching over its head. It wears a tall golden crown, a white vertical tilak, large golden earrings and layered gold necklaces set with green and red stones, with a gold-trimmed red garment and ornate shoulder pieces. The background shows gilded metalwork and foliage. No people are visible.2015-11-16January 13 20172017-01-13A dark stone or metal deity murti is dressed for a festival procession, seated beneath an ornate gold arch decorated with red and white flower garlands. The figure wears a tall gold crown, a white cloth draped over the body, gold armlets, layered jeweled necklaces with red and green stones, and a red floral garland across the chest. Two green and gold silk sashes hang from the arch on either side. A white vertical tilak and a white mark decorate the face. Green trees and leaves fill the background.2016-10-26January 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A photograph of a deity murti, dressed and decorated for worship, filling the frame. The figure wears a tall gold crown with an orange cloth wrapped beneath it, a white vertical urdhva-pundra style mark on the forehead with a yellow dot below, and a large dark green leafy garland covering the chest and face area. Strands of white, yellow, pink and red flower garlands drape over the shoulders and arms. Gold ornaments include a round gold shield-like emblem on the left, a gold curved item on the right, ornate jewelled pendants on either side of the head, and gold armlets. The setting is dark, with the murti lit against a black background. No people are visible.2009-10-17A photograph of a black stone deity murti of Venkateswara (Vishnu) with a tall golden crown and white urdhva pundra tilak on the forehead. The murti is adorned with a heavy gold and gem-studded necklace, a green and gold ornamental breastplate, and garlands of yellow and red marigolds plus pink flowers. Behind it stands a teal and gold polka-dot cloth backdrop and an ornate gilded arch framed by greenery. No physical people are visible.2016-06-15