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Two deity murtis stand side by side in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gilded arch carved with lion-like figures. Both murtis are heavily garlanded with long chains of orange-yellow marigolds and white flowers, with dark purple cloth draped beneath. The murti on the left has a tall conical crown and a dark face with a decorated torso; the figure on the right wears a smaller crown and a gold-toned bodice. No physical people are visible.

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April 03 20122012-04-03November 14 20102010-11-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) in a gold-framed shrine niche. The standing figure wears a tall conical crown with an orange-and-white face, a large green gem-set breastplate, and garlands of marigolds and red flowers draped over the shoulders. Flanking figures include a smaller silver-decorated deity beside an ornate silver pedestal, and a second murti on a red-draped altar. Marigold garlands hang on both sides and rose petals are scattered on the pink-cloth platform below. No people are visible.2022-01-13November 14 20102010-11-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a Venkateshwara murti in a temple shrine, standing tall before an ornate gold-toned arched backdrop. The deity is dressed in silver-white ornaments and a tall crown, with a dark face and four arms, and is heavily garlanded with yellow marigold and red-and-white flower strings. A silver-decorated figure stands at its feet on a draped cloth with a pink flower garland. To the right, a small table holds offerings, a brass lamp with a flame sits on the floor at the left, and small flower petals lie on the floor. No people are visible.2020-12-26Two metal deity murtis stand side by side within an ornate gilded arch framed by carved lion-like motifs. Both figures wear tall silver crowns, heavy jewelled necklaces and ornate ornaments, and are draped in garlands of white flowers, yellow marigolds and dark maroon blooms. The left figure holds a small bowl or cup and wears a purple velvet shawl over its arm; the right figure raises one hand in a blessing gesture and wears a patterned silk garment. A deep red cloth covers the base below. No living people are visible.2012-04-03KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 2/5/20222022-02-05May 05 20152015-05-05KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/26/20202020-12-26KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 12/25/20202020-12-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a festival procession showing two large deity murtis, a male figure with a raised hand holding a trident-like staff and a female figure in a red and gold sari, both draped in garlands of white flowers, yellow and red blossoms, and wearing elaborate silver-white jewelled crowns and necklaces. They stand under a gilded ornate canopy with carved lion and elephant brackets and red fabric hangings. In the lower foreground a partially visible person in yellow clothing and a small red-clad figure holding a white object appear beside the murtis, with a framed photograph at the left edge.2009-01-29KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 2/12/20222022-02-12