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A 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.

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October 26 20162016-10-26October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesOctober 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesOctober 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a dark-faced deity murti, a Vishnu-form utsava idol with a tall gold crown and white-and-red vertical tilak, standing before a gilded arched backdrop with lion-head motifs. It wears a heavy gold armour-like ornament, layered green-and-white jewelled necklaces, and a gold waist sash over white cloth. A garland of red and white flowers drapes around the frame, with green and red silk streamers hanging at the sides. Outdoors, green trees surround the scene. No people are visible; the idol is the sole subject.2016-10-26 +1 copiesOctober 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesOctober 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesA 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.2016-12-05October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesA 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.2016-06-15Close-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.2017-01-13September 18 20162016-09-18