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A standing black stone deity murti of Venkateswara (Vishnu) stands outdoors beneath a large tree, framed by an ornate gilded arch. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a white vertical Vaishnava tilak (urdhva pundra), a green and gold sash, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and gold arm ornaments. Red, yellow and maroon flower garlands hang from the arch. Its base is draped in a silver-and-red striped cloth. No people are visible; a chain-link fence and green foliage are behind.

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October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesAugust 27 20162016-08-27October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesJanuary 15 20172017-01-15October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesOctober 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large silver-clad deity murti standing in a shrine-like niche decorated with ornate silver repoussé work and a golden arch behind it. The figure wears a tall silver crown, a heavy layered silver necklace with blue and red beads, silver armlets, and a mustard-gold lower garment. Marigold and red flower garlands drape from shoulder to hip, and fresh flowers rest at the base. Brass lamp stands flank the murti in front of a chain-link fence, with leafy trees and a hazy sky in the background. No people are visible, and no printed text appears in the scene.2017-01-15A 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.2016-10-26October 26 20162016-10-26July 16 20172017-07-16August 18 20162016-08-18A photograph of a deity murti of Venkateswara, the standing Vishnu form with a black face, white urdhva pundra tilak and tall golden crown. It is decorated with layered garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and a long white and red flower garland falling to the lower body. Gold ornaments, a jewelled necklace and a yellow silk garment cover the figure, with a gilded arched prabhavali behind it. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a metal fence and dark trees in the background. No physical people are clearly visible except partial figures at the bottom edge.2017-01-08