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A photograph of a large dark-stone deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) standing under an ornate gilded arch, decorated with a tall jewelled crown (kirita) set with green and red stones, a broad white vertical urdhva pundra mark on the forehead, and a heavy gold-and-jewelled armour pattern across the chest. The figure wears a gold waist belt, gold armlets and a golden lakshmi pendant on the chest, with multicoloured flower garlands arching over the head and gold coin strands hanging at the sides. The background is a white tent wall, with a red cloth visible below. No physical people are shown.

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A tall black stone deity murti with a white vertical Vaishnavite tilak on its forehead stands in front of an ornate gilded arch. It wears a conical golden crown densely studded with red, green and white stones, with a green gem at its centre, and an elaborate jewelled armour decorated with a gold-framed central medallion showing a seated goddess figure. Garlands of multicoloured flowers with mirror-like sequins drape over the arms and the top of the arch, and a gold coin necklace hangs at the sides. The deity's right hand is raised in a jewelled gesture and its left hand rests on a gold mace-like staff. A purple and red cloth backdrop is visible behind.A large deity murti of Vishnu in Tirupati style stands under an ornate gold arched canopy inside a tent. The black-faced figure wears a tall conical golden crown with a green gem, a white vertical Urdhva Pundram mark on the forehead, and a richly embellished gold and jewelled torso with a central medallion. Multicoloured flower garlands with mirror-like embellishments drape from the crown and down both sides. A purple and pink silk dhoti and a gold waist belt complete the attire. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the sides, and the base is decorated with flowers.A large golden deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) stands under an ornate gilded arch inside a white tent. The murti has a tall decorated conical crown, a white face with a dark uniform cover, and is draped with multicoloured flower garlands that rise over the crown and down the sides. It wears a gold necklace, gold armlets and wristlets, a gold waist sash, and a purple and red silk cloth. Gilded carved peacock-like figures decorate the arch, and small brass lamp stands flank the base. Partially visible at the lower edge are small figures and a corner of a decorated object. Printed copyright and archive text appears at the right.A large black-faced deity murti stands under an ornate gold-leaf arched frame inside a white tent. The murti wears a tall conical silver crown with a white vertical tilak mark, an orange and red silk garment with gold borders, silver-and-gold ornaments, and multicoloured garlands draped over the arch. It holds a gold mace-like staff and rests on a tiered gold pedestal decorated with flowers. Gold carved guardian figures and lamps stand at the right edge. No living people are visible.Close-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.2017-01-13A photograph of a standing deity murti inside a tent-like space, shown in a gilded arched frame carved with floral motifs and birds. The murti has a tall conical golden crown, a dark face with white vertical nama markings, and a silver and gold ornamented chest with a large gold belt. It wears a purple and pink patterned silk garment and is draped with multicoloured flower garlands decorated with mirror-work and a long gold chain. Gold oil lamps stand on tall stands at each side, and red roses in vases frame the lower corners. The murti stands on a tiered golden pedestal, with a small brass kalasha vessel in front.A photograph of a large deity murti standing under a tent canopy, with a tall conical golden crown, a white vertical Vaishnava tilak on the black face, and a multicolored garland of flowers draped from the shoulders to the hands. The murti wears gold ornaments, a pink and purple garment, and a gold belt, framed by an ornate gilded arch with carved birds at the top and small oil lamps at the base. No people are visible.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 photograph of a black stone deity murti of Venkateswara (Tirupati form) decorated for worship, with a tall conical golden crown studded with green and red stones and a central green gem, white urdhva pundra tilaka markings and a large white namam on the forehead. The murti wears an elaborate jewelled golden necklace and shoulder ornaments, with a colourful garland of pink, yellow, orange and white flowers arching overhead. Gold arch framing and a white tent ceiling form the setting. No physical people are visible.Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Lord Venkateswara with a tall golden conical crown and a white vertical tilak with a white dot on the forehead. Large ornate gold shoulder pieces, gold coin necklaces and multicoloured jeweled earrings adorn the figure. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves drape around it, set against a yellow and white striped cloth backdrop with gold carved panels at the sides.2017-01-13 +1 copiesA 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 large gilded arch frames a standing deity murti inside a white tent. The murti has a tall conical golden crown with an ornate pattern and a green stone, a white-and-black face with a white vertical mark, and is draped with multicoloured garlands of flowers and beads that rise over the crown and down both sides. It wears a dark purple garment with gold waist ornaments and a jewelled chest piece with a central gold pendant, and holds gold attributes in its hands. Gold lamp stands with bird finials flank the base, and gold carved peacock-like figures decorate the arch. No people are visible.