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A photograph of a decorated deity murti in a golden shrine. The central figure is a standing Vishnu-form murti with a tall jeweled crown, a red and white garland of flowers, a tilak mark on the forehead, and a teal and red garment with elaborate jeweled ornaments. Above it a gilded seven-headed serpent hood. Flanking figures in maroon and silver-jeweled attire stand on either side, also murtis. Gilded ornamental carvings fill the background. No physical people are visible.

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A central deity murti stands under a golden multi-hooded serpent canopy (naga) backed by ornate gold relief. The figure wears a red and teal garment, a tall jeweled crown, a white flower garland and layered red-and-white jewelled necklaces, and a vertical tilak on the forehead. Flanking figures wear magenta and red saris with matching jewelled necklaces and crowns. The deities sit on an orange-and-gold cushioned seat decorated with jewels and tassels, with a white flower garland arching overhead.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05October 08 20132013-10-08A photograph of a gilded shrine arrangement with a central deity murti in a richly embroidered orange and gold throne-like seat, backed by a golden hooded serpent canopy. The central figure wears a crown, a pink and white flower garland, and layered jewelled necklaces, with a red and teal garment. Two smaller attendant figures flank it on either side, dressed in dark blue and purple garments with red and gold jewellery, and white jasmine-style garlands drape the seat. Ornate gold carvings frame the shrine.2016-12-05December 19 20162016-12-19A gilded deity murti is seated under a golden naga hood canopy, dressed in a red and gold sari-style garment with a blue inner cloth, layered jewelled necklaces, large circular gold pendants and a crown with a red jewel. Two smaller attendant murtis flank it, dressed in dark blue and red embroidered costumes with jewelled ornaments. The central figure rests on an ornate orange cushioned throne decorated with gemstone embellishments. White flower garlands drape the throne and canopy, and an orange cloth edge appears at the left. No living people are visible.2016-12-05A golden ornate throne canopy frames a central deity murti of Lord Vishnu-like form with a tall crown, dressed in orange and red silk garments with embroidered borders and a white flower garland, flanked by two smaller murtis dressed in dark embroidered shawls and red garments with floral garlands. Carved golden lion-faced pillars and hooded serpent canopy surround the throne. No physical people are visible in the frame.2016-12-05December 19 20162016-12-19A deity murti. The murti wears a crown with red and white stone motifs, a tilak, a blue upper garment, layered gold necklaces, large red and white floral-style earrings and a dense white chrysanthemum garland. Flanking figures are partially visible at the edges. The image is a photograph of a decorated deity shrine.2016-12-05February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesA deity murti of Venkateswara is seated on a tiered golden pedestal before a seven-hooded metal serpent canopy. The murti wears an orange silk garment, a crown-like headdress set with red and blue stones, and an elaborate jewelled chest ornament. Garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds with blue sequin accents hang around the figure and down the sides of the pedestal.2016-10-09A photograph of a decorated Vishnu-form deity murti seated centrally beneath a golden multi-headed serpent hood, with two smaller consort figures flanking it. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, a heavy silver-and-gem necklace and an ornate chest adornment with a dark central stone. Both flanking figures wear purple garments and gem-studded jewellery. Thick garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds hang over the figures, and the base is draped in gold-coloured cloth. Dark foliage and a striped canopy appear in the background, with another decorated murti partly visible at right.2016-12-19