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Close-up photograph of an ornately decorated deity murti at a temple, adorned with white chrysanthemum and jasmine-type flowers, red roses, and a heavy jewelled armour-like covering set with white and red stones and a large green gem. Two small gold-and-pink figures seated on lotus pedestals sit among the flowers at the centre, with gold beaded chains hanging down. To the right, a long garland of red roses and white flowers hangs beside a polished silver ceremonial object with a serpent-like form. No physical people are visible.

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October 11 20162016-10-11January 08 20172017-01-08Close-up photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship, showing a gilded face with red-painted details and a gold-and-stone crown, surrounded by dense red rose garlands and yellow and white flower garlands. Heavy jewelled ornaments with white stones, red stones and a large dark oval gem decorate the figure, with a golden nose ornament and an ornate gold arm piece visible. No people are visible; the scene is a decorated murti during a temple ritual.2017-01-08April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of a richly adorned deity murti or ceremonial figure seated on a purple velvet backdrop. Gold ornaments with red, green and white stone inlay, a jeweled crown-like headpiece and white jasmine garlands with red and green flowers cover the figure. A hand in dark clothing at the left edge and a hand at the right adjust the ornaments. Orange and gold fabric is visible at the right, and a green cloth at lower left.2014-09-09Close-up photograph of a deity murti decorated for festival worship, its metal face partly visible among dense red rose garlands and yellow and white flower garlands. The murti wears heavy jewelled ornaments with white and red stone-studded floral designs, a large dark oval gem, a jewelled crown-like headpiece with a gold plaque, and a jewelled paisley-shaped nose ornament. No people are visible; the image shows only the decorated murti and garlands.2017-01-08April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesDecember 21 20132013-12-21April 24 20182018-04-24April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesAugust 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copiesPhotograph of a deity murti of Venkateshwara (Tirupati Balaji) flanked by two consort figures, all heavily adorned. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown with jewelled pendants, a large pearl-and-gem necklace, a green stone pendant and a white dhoti with a gold-bordered red shawl. Consort figures on either side wear tiered crowns, layered jewellery and red-and-pink garments. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers frame all three figures against a dark brown background. These are statues, not living people. Copyright overlay text appears at upper left and lower right.2013-02-11