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A large statue of a deity murti stands in a temple shrine framed by red drapes and golden pillars, wearing a gold crown, a red and gold sari-style garment, layers of white and green flower garlands, and long rudraksha malas hanging from above. A shirtless priest in the lower left, with a sacred thread and an orange cloth, holds a fan of feathers or cloth toward the figure as part of a ceremonial alankaram. The scene is a Leela Alankaram of the a person Deeparadhana during Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 10. The murti is an image, so it does not count as a person.

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Two dark stone murti statues of a deity couple are seated side by side against a deep red curtain. The male figure wears a tall ornate gold crown, a gold-and-white jeweled necklace, and holds a trident in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a matching ornate crown, layered necklaces and earrings, and an orange-red and gold sari, with a garland of yellow and orange flowers draped over her shoulder. Both are adorned with rich garlands and gold ornaments. No living people are visible.2010 - Photo AlbumA temple ritual photograph in which a shirtless man with dark hair pulled back, wearing an orange-red dhoti, stands at left reaching up with both hands to a deity murti. The murti is draped in a bright orange garment, heavily adorned with strings of pearls and beads, and wrapped in red roses, white flower garlands and green leaves. A pink silk cloth hangs behind it beside an ornate gold-toned canopy. At far left, another person in orange robes stands beside a brass tray of flowers. Stone pillars and a warm orange wall frame the scene.2012-04-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a dark stone deity murti dressed in a red silk sari-like cloth and heavily garlanded with white, orange and yellow flower garlands. The face has large painted eyes and a white vertical marking on the forehead, and a white necklace is visible at the neck. Behind the figure is an orange and gold cloth backdrop with a lamp burning at the top. On the right edge, a person's hand and a white-clothed arm are partially visible, but no full face is shown. The murti is the main subject, decorated for worship in a temple setting.2012-05-18May 18 20122012-05-18Photo 11743858May 18 20122012-05-18A photograph of a large black deity murti of Venkateshwara standing in a temple, dressed in an elaborate jewelled gold-and-silver crown, ornate breastplate, layered gold necklaces and a blue and gold garment, with a vertical white tilak on the forehead. The murti is wrapped in a vertical band of multicoloured flower garlands with red and yellow ribbons. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair wearing a black top bows and touches the deity's feet area with an outstretched hand, a devotional darshan gesture. A golden decorated pillar stands at the right edge.2006-02-26February 20 2006, Arrival At Los Angeles2006-02-20Photo 11743836 +1 copiesA dark stone deity murti stands in a temple shrine, draped in a red silk sari with a silver-threaded border and wrapped in garlands of white flowers, yellow marigolds and pink blossoms. The face has white and red markings on the forehead, and two hands are visible raised at the sides. Behind it, a flame of an oil lamp glows at the left edge, and orange cloth hangs in the background. No people are visible.2012-05-18ADIKAILASA on 12/19/20212021-12-19 +1 copies