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A photograph of a standing black stone deity murti of Venkateshwara, dressed in an orange-red turban with a silver ornament, a silver-and-gold jewelled crown-shaped headdress, and layered jewelled armour. A green leafy garland and multicolour flower garlands in red, white, yellow and green hang from the shoulders, and the murti holds a golden conch-shaped object and a jewelled mace-like emblem. The figure stands within a gilded carved arch against a teal velvet backdrop. Top and bottom captions read Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple Los Angeles and Navaratri Day 1-Sri Ananda Venkateshwara. No physical people are visible.

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KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/6/20202020-01-06KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 9/29/20192019-09-29KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 9/30/20192019-09-30A photograph of a standing black stone deity murti, a Venkateswara-style Vishnu form, dressed in silver and jewelled ornaments with a tall silver crown and a vertical white urdhva pundra tilak. The murti stands within a gilded arch frame backed by red draped cloth, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. Its hands hold lotus-like flowers, and it stands on a large ornate gold base. A smaller silver utsava murti stands on the right, and a small brass kalasha or lamp sits at lower left.A photograph of a large black stone deity murti under a tent, standing before an ornate gold-painted arch. The murti wears a red and gold conical crown, a white vertical tilak on the forehead, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a yellow and red silk garment with gold borders. Multicolored sequined garlands drape from the top of the arch down both sides, and a green garland hangs across the body. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a copper lamp and small offerings at the base. No people are visible in the scene.2006-09-21A dark-stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine niche against a teal velvet backdrop. The figure wears a red turban topped by an ornate jeweled crown, a vertical white tilak on the forehead, and a red and yellow silk garment with a gold waist-sash. Multiple garlands of white, red, orange and green flowers drape from the crown to the feet, and jeweled ornaments and a gold serpent-hood motif adorn the chest and arms. A brass kalasha sits at the base on a cloth, with flowers arranged on the golden pedestal. No people are visible in the image.2019-07-15Sacred Arts Univercity +1 copiesNovember 15 20072007-11-15November 15 20072007-11-15A graphic poster for Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple Los Angeles shows a photograph of a Sharada Devi alankar murti seated on a throne within a gilded arch. The black-faced deity wears a tall silver crown, layered silver necklaces, a red and white flower garland, and an orange and magenta silk sari with a green cloth beneath. Two gold arms hold a sceptre and a yellow cloth, and a brass lamp sits at the right. Maroon drapes frame the background. The title and caption identify it as Navaratri Day 3. No physical people are visible.2019-10-01January 04 20192019-01-04A large black stone deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) stands in a gilded arched shrine niche against a deep red velvet backdrop. The murti wears a tall silver crown, a white and red urdhva-pundra tilak on the forehead, silver armour-like ornaments, emerald-green medallions and an orange and red silk dhoti with a golden border, draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Two small brass and gold figures flank the base, and a brass kalasha sits on a gold pedestal in front. A plaque on a stand at left describes the murti. No people are visible.