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A deity murti of Venkateshwara (Balaji) displayed for home darshan, shown as a metal face and bust with a black velvet turban decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure wears a green and gold silk garment with a magenta border, layered jewelled necklaces, a large green stone pendant and ornate shoulder pieces. It stands within an ornate gold arch frame, with an orange silk cloth below and a window behind. No people are visible.

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April 28 20082008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28A photograph inside a vehicle interior of a deity murti dressed in elaborate ceremonial finery. The metal face has red tilak and red lips, wearing a black velvet turban topped with a jewelled crown ornament set with red, green and white stones. A green silk garment with magenta-and-gold border is draped over the body, layered with heavy necklaces of white stones, a green oval gem pendant, gold coins and a central embossed gold pendant. Ornate jewelled shoulder pieces flank the figure, and a gilded frame sits behind it against a car seat and window.2008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28May 08 20152015-05-08A metal deity murti seated in the back seat of a car, dressed in a richly ornamented costume. It wears a black velvet turban topped with a jeweled crown and gemstone pendants, a magenta and gold silk shawl over a green and gold garment, and layered necklaces with large green and pink gem medallions and a gold ornament. Gold ornate car interior trim frames the figure, and a red car and houses are visible through the window. No physical people are present.2008-04-28Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti dressed in a jeweled crown studded with white stones, green and red gems, and a red tilak on the forehead. The figure wears heavy layered necklaces and garlands of white and red stones, large jeweled earrings, and a magenta garment. Its right hand holds a small gold pot or vessel, and a long dark braid falls over the shoulder. Behind it stands an ornate gold-embossed arched backdrop with floral and bird motifs, set against a dark foliage-patterned background. No physical people are visible.July 02 20152015-07-02 +1 copiesNovember 15 20072007-11-15July 11 20152015-07-11 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple showing a standing deity murti of a goddess wearing a tall ornate golden crown, a green silk sari with gold border, and heavy jewelled necklaces set with green and red stones and white pearl strands. She stands inside an ornate gold-plated arched frame with peacock motifs and carved floral scrolls. Brass oil lamps stand in the foreground and a person in a white top and a man in a pink shirt are seen behind the frame. Marigold garlands and banana leaves decorate the setting.2018-04-14 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti, a metal or wooden figure of a goddess, is seated on a golden throne with an ornate gilded arch behind it. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a green blouse covered with layered gold necklaces, pendants and beaded garlands set with red and blue stones, and a red and gold silk sari with coin-like gold borders. It holds a small parrot-like bird on one hand. A green shimmering cloth forms the backdrop.2015-05-08