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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.

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A large dark-faced deity murti of Venkateswara (Vishnu form) stands on a gold lotus pedestal inside an ornate gold arched frame in a white tent. The murti wears a tall silver-and-white patterned crown with a vertical red-and-white urdhva pundra tilak, a silver-embellished gold-and-maroon dhoti and orange shawl, and a multicoloured flower and mirror-work garland draped from the crown down both sides. Hands hold a mace and a conch-like gold item; a gold shankha-style ornament and a white sacred thread are visible. Red fabric covers the base, and a gold figure of another deity stands at the right edge beside an oil lamp.A large dark-faced deity murti stands within an ornate gilded arch in a white tent setting. The image wears a tall silver-and-gold crown, a white urdhva-pundra style marking with a red central mark, and a red-orange silk dhoti with gold borders. Multicoloured bead and flower garlands arch over the head and drape down both sides, with a gold necklace and a gold belt at the waist. The raised hands hold a gold mace-like staff and a lotus-like form, while a gold base with a red cloth sits below. Gilded lamps stand near the sides, and a gold sculpture of another figure appears at the right edge.November 15 20072007-11-15November 15 20072007-11-15A large deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) with a tall conical golden crown and a white vertical urdhva pundra mark on a dark face, decorated with multicolour flower garlands draped over the crown and shoulders. The figure wears an elaborate gold and jewelled breastplate, bangles and a purple cloth, framed by an ornate gold arch carved with birds and foliage under a white tent canopy. No people are visible.A photograph of a large standing deity murti with a tall conical golden crown and a dark face bearing white vertical marks, dressed in silver and jewelled ornaments with a multicoloured garland draped over its arms and a purple and pink silk cloth. It stands before an ornate gold arched frame with carved birds in a white tent-like enclosure. Two tall brass oil lamps flank the murti, and a golden pedestal base sits beneath it. Small brass pots and a kalasha sit on a white cloth in front, with a red patterned rug on the floor. No people are visible.A standing deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) is displayed in a gilded arched frame inside a white tent. The black stone figure wears a tall silver-patterned crown, a white vertical tilak (urdhva pundra) with a red mark, and a silver chest covering. It is draped in an orange and red silk garment with gold border, decorated with multicoloured floral garlands arching over its head and falling to the sides. It holds a gold mace and a lotus-like object, and stands on a tiered gold pedestal set on a red cloth. Gold-carved birds decorate the top corners of the frame, and brass lamps stand at the right edge. No people are visible.A 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 large deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) stands in a golden arched frame inside a white tent. The black-faced idol wears a tall conical crown with a green gem, a white vertical tilak, and ornate gold and silver jewellery. Long garlands of multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, green and white drape from the crown down both sides. A small golden figure is set into the chest ornament, and gold ornamental bands cover the arms. Golden carved birds and foliage decorate the arch behind the murti.A 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.January 01 20102010-01-01 +1 copiesA large ornate golden arched frame encloses a black stone deity murti of Venkateswara with a white urdhva pundra mark on its forehead, wearing a tall jeweled golden crown, an orange cloth at the top, and a green and gold silk garment. The murti is draped with layered garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers and strings of jewels. A silver vessel sits on the left of the platform and a small brass figure stands in a small ornate frame at the lower right, with brass offering plates, flowers and a tray of vermilion and turmeric on an orange cloth in front. A colourful striped fabric hangs on the right wall, and the background is black.2007-11-11