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A large black stone deity murti of a Vishnu-form figure stands in a golden ornate palanquin or ratha, decorated with red and white flower garlands. The murti wears a tall gold crown with jeweled band, white vertical urdhva pundra tilak and white marks on the face, a gold armoured shoulder piece, and layered gold and jeweled necklaces with green, red and blue stones. A white dhoti with green and gold border is worn. Gold lion-head ornaments and gilded carvings frame the figure against trees and sky.

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October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a large black deity murti standing under a golden canopy decorated with red, white and green flower garlands. The figure wears an elaborate gold crown, gold armour-like arm pieces, layered jewelled necklaces with green and red stones, and a white dhoti with green and gold borders. A white vertical tilak marks the forehead, with a white dot on the chin. Gold coin-style chains hang across the waist and gold bangles cover the wrists. The outdoor setting shows trees behind the shrine. No people are visible in the frame.2016-10-26 +1 copiesOctober 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesA large black stone deity murti of Vishnu in standing form, decorated with gold crown, gold armour-like arm ornaments, layered jewelled necklaces, a white dhoti with green and gold bordered silk, and a vertical white tilak with a white mark on the chin. Red and white flower garlands drape from the gold arch behind, with green and red silk sashes hanging at the sides. A pink flower lies at the base. No physical people are visible.2016-10-26 +1 copiesOctober 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesOctober 26 20162016-10-26October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesA dark stone or metal deity murti is dressed for a festival procession, seated beneath an ornate gold arch decorated with red and white flower garlands. The figure wears a tall gold crown, a white cloth draped over the body, gold armlets, layered jeweled necklaces with red and green stones, and a red floral garland across the chest. Two green and gold silk sashes hang from the arch on either side. A white vertical tilak and a white mark decorate the face. Green trees and leaves fill the background.2016-10-26October 26 20162016-10-26Close-up photograph of a black deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) with a tall gold crown, white and black urdhva-pundra tilak on the forehead, and a long gold-and-white garment. The murti wears heavy gold armlets, a large jewelled necklace with gold coin-like pendants, and multiple garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Gold-embossed ornamental metalwork and a striped gold cloth form the backdrop. The hands are shown in gold abhaya and varada poses. No people are visible.2017-01-08June 25 20162016-06-25A dark-complexioned deity murti stands on a red and gold pedestal under a large banyan tree, adorned with an ornate gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces, gold armlets and a white dhoti with red, green and orange silk draping. A long garland of red and white flowers hangs from the shoulders to the base. A carved golden arch frames the figure, and a white vertical tilak marks the forehead. No people are visible.2016-08-18