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A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a throne-like altar in a dark hall during Navarathri darbar. The murti wears a pink and gold silk garment, a dense gold and red jewelled necklace, a jewelled crown with a tall ornament, and a gold-and-green sari draped at the lap. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers frame the altar, with brass lamp finials on either side and a gold canopy above. A tall silver-and-gold ceremonial fan or chamara stands at the right. No living people are visible.

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September 23 20172017-09-23September 23 20172017-09-23 +1 copiesSeptember 23 20172017-09-23 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti is seated on a golden throne-like seat at the centre of a stage during a Navaratri darbar. The figure wears a pink silk garment, layered jewelled necklaces, a red-and-white jewelled chest ornament and a crown-like headpiece. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, adorned with white and red garlands. Strands of white jasmine and dark red flowers frame the arch behind, and a golden canopy with tassels is overhead. A brass-and-silver staff rests to the right, and a pink-and-purple starry backdrop glows behind. No living people are visible.2017-09-23 +1 copiesSeptember 23 20172017-09-23 +1 copiesSeptember 23 20172017-09-23 +1 copiesSeptember 23 20172017-09-23 +1 copiesFebruary 26 20152015-02-26A photograph of a deity murti seated under a large golden multi-hooded serpent canopy (naga hood) with a golden throne base. The figure wears a crown and an ornate red and gold chest adornment, draped in many garlands of marigold, red and orange flowers with green and yellow foliage, plus a gold necklace of beads. A light green silk cloth covers the seat. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at the left and right edges against a dark draped curtain, with faint smoke rising in the air. No physical people are visible.2015-02-26October 09 20162016-10-09A deity murti of Venkateswara is seated on a tiered golden pedestal before a seven-hooded metal serpent canopy. The murti wears an orange silk garment, a crown-like headdress set with red and blue stones, and an elaborate jewelled chest ornament. Garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds with blue sequin accents hang around the figure and down the sides of the pedestal.2016-10-09October 05 20142014-10-05 +1 copies