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A decorated deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) stands on a golden lion-shaped vahana mounted on a wheeled wooden platform. The figure wears a tall white crown with a silver halo, a yellow-orange silk garment, a blue cloth beneath, blue velvet armbands, and layered gold and silver necklaces with red stone pendants. Dense arches of yellow, white and red roses and marigold garlands frame the figure, with a gilded backdrop behind. No people are visible in the frame.

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October 05 20112011-10-05A richly decorated metal murti of a deity seated on a golden lion-faced throne, framed by a dense arch of garlands in red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers with green leaves. The figure wears a tall silver crown with a halo of red and white stones, a gold chest ornament set with red and green stones, layered gold coin necklaces, and a dhoti of mustard-yellow with a blue silk drape and red border. Velvet navy armlets are fitted with silver ornaments. The scene is a temple-style alankaram of a deity murti, not a living person.2011-10-05A deity murti of Krishna-style form stands in a golden shrine arch heavily decorated with red and white rose garlands, yellow marigold strands and purple flower strings. The murti wears a jeweled crown and ornate silver-and-gold necklaces with red stones. It stands on a golden elephant-shaped carriage base with wheels, a ratha-style procession vehicle. A golden yellow cloth drapes the base, and a dark blue curtain and red fabric frame the background.2011-10-04December 10 20112011-12-10May 07 20172017-05-07October 04 20112011-10-04A metal deity murti stands on a wooden platform draped in an orange cloth, flanked by a gilded lion-base vahana and a large gold-finished ornamental stand. The murti is adorned with a thick, multicoloured flower garland in orange, yellow, green, red, maroon and white, plus layered gold jewellery, a crown and a pink lotus held in one hand. A deep blue curtain and a painted temple-pillar backdrop frame the scene, and a golden parasol edge is visible at the upper left. No people are present.2010-11-12May 07 20172017-05-07A deity murti of a goddess in a red and orange sari stands on a golden vahana-like base, holding a trident in one hand, adorned with silver jewelry, a tall crown and a heavy garland of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers. The murti is framed by an ornate gold-toned arch with a green fabric backdrop, flanked by golden lion or mythical animal sculptures and potted palms. No people are visible in the scene.2011-09-28December 17 20162016-12-17A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Krishna, shown with a tall crown and peacock feather, playing a flute, dressed in yellow and gold garments with jeweled ornaments. The figure stands inside an arch of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, red and green, with a golden cow beside it wearing a jeweled headdress and beaded adornments. A silver sparkling cloth drapes the base and a dark red curtain forms the backdrop. No people are visible.2017-08-14October 04 20112011-10-04