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A black stone deity murti of a Vishnu-form figure stands at the centre, adorned with a tall gold crown, a white urdhva-pundra style tilak on the forehead, and heavy gold and gemstone necklaces and armlets. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses with yellow flowers drape over the figure, with red and gold silk cloth behind. Ornate gold metalwork panels and a red curtain frame the murti, with decorative shoulder pieces embellished with jewels. No physical people are visible.

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November 18 20152015-11-18 +1 copiesA dark stone murti of a deity stands centred against a red draped backdrop, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers arching over its head. It wears a tall golden crown, a white vertical tilak, large golden earrings and layered gold necklaces set with green and red stones, with a gold-trimmed red garment and ornate shoulder pieces. The background shows gilded metalwork and foliage. No people are visible.2015-11-16October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesDecember 18 20182018-12-18October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesPhoto 11724010 +2 copiesJanuary 04 20192019-01-04A gold-clad deity murti with a black face and white vertical urdhva pundra marking on the forehead and nose, shown beneath a tall gilded crown and an arched garland of white flowers. Gold arm ornaments, a red and purple garment, a layered jewelled necklace and bangles adorn the figure against a deep red curtain backdrop. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the statue.2020-03-26June 20 20152015-06-20A deity murti, dark-faced and heavily adorned, is shown in close view under a gilded canopy of ornate golden metalwork. The figure wears a tall golden crown with a gold-and-silver tilak plate on the forehead and a dark red bindu. Garlands of marigolds, red roses and white flowers drape over the head and shoulders, with green leaves woven through. The chest is covered with a jewelled ornamental collar set with coloured stones and gold pendants, and gold lion-head ornaments flank the sides. The murti is outdoors, with leafy branches visible behind the canopy. No people are visible.2016-12-05Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Venkateswara (Vishnu) with a tall gold conical crown and white U-shaped Vaishnava tilak on the forehead and a white mark on the chin. The murti wears layered gold shoulder armour, large ornate gold and silver-tone earrings, and a necklace of gold coins and gemstones. Red roses, white and yellow flowers and green foliage form garlands draped over the shoulders and framing the head. Behind it hangs a yellow-and-white striped silk cloth, flanked by gilded carved peacock-and-scroll panels. No physical people are visible.2017-01-13A 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.2016-10-26