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Photograph of a decorated deity murti of Lord Venkateswara, standing at the centre of a garlanded shrine with a golden arched backdrop. The murti wears a tall crown and ornate jewellery and is framed by layered garlands of yellow, orange, purple, red and white flowers, with two smaller figures visible on either side. Brass oil lamps (deepas) stand beside the shrine, and an offering arrangement on a red and patterned cloth below includes plates of fruit, bananas, sweets and rice dishes, along with a basket of lit clay lamps and a flower-petal decoration on the floor. No people are visible in the frame.

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A photograph of an altar set up for worship with a deity murti in the centre, adorned with a golden crown, gold necklaces and heavy garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. The murti stands behind a draped orange-red cloth on a raised platform. Brass oil lamps flank the altar, and a basket with a small burning flame and offerings of fruit, flowers, and food on plates sits on a red mat in front. Purple and yellow flower petals are scattered on the floor. A red curtain and a standing fan appear at the sides of the room. No people are visible.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05A photograph of a deity murti. Behind it stands an ornate silver arch with a carved makara-like top and tall brass lamp stands holding many lit oil lamps. Clay bowls of ghee lamps burn on a woven basket tray in front. No people are visible, and the scene suggests a Karthigai Deepam lamp offering.2017-12-02A photograph inside a temple shows a person seen from behind wearing a rust-orange turban and a rust-orange cloth draped over the shoulders, with a red beaded garland across the upper back and gold armband ornaments. In front of them is a deity murti of Venkateswara-style form, adorned with a silver-and-gold crown, a large gold necklace, and layered garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, set against a red cloth and a gold arched backdrop. To the right, a hand holds a woven basket containing small items, and a brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. A person with a camera is partly visible at the left edge.2014-12-05A photograph of a priest in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl performing aarti before a deity murti decorated with layered garlands of yellow, purple, white and red flowers. The murti wears a crown and jewellery and sits on a red-draped platform framed by a gold arched backdrop. The priest, with a shaved head, white tilak and rudraksha mala, holds a silver lamp and bell. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with fruit and flowers on a tray in the foreground.2014-12-05December 03 20142014-12-03December 05 20142014-12-05A photograph of a decorated shrine with a deity murti on a raised platform, framed by an arch of multicoloured flower garlands in magenta, yellow, white and purple. The central deity wears a gold crown and many layered necklaces, with figures of attendants standing on either side. Brass oil lamps stand at each side of the shrine. Below, a swag of marigold and mixed garlands hangs along the front edge. At the lower right, a person in a dark red garment with bare back bows low in worship. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2014-11-26December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05October 11 20162016-10-11 +1 copies