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A photograph of a garlanded processional deity murti seated in a golden ornate shrine or palanquin. The central figure wears an orange-red turban, a gold necklace and a bead mala, holding a staff-like object, flanked by two smaller murtis with jeweled crowns and silver-and-blue ornaments. Dense bands of red, yellow and white flower garlands drape the whole arrangement, with a floral heap in front. Behind the shrine are more garlanded murtis and a metal lamp stand. No living people are visible.2011-11-29Photograph of a processional deity murti at dusk, framed by an ornate gold arch topped with a carved crown-like finial. Three figures stand in the centre and sides, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The central figure wears a gold crown and a red and gold garment with a large ornate pendant necklace. Red-fringed cloth canopy tassels hang at top left and top right against a deep blue evening sky. These are statues, not living people.2008-09-04September 06 20142014-09-06A photograph of a deity murti of Venkateshwara (Balaji) with a tall golden crown and gold ornamental armour, seated on a red cloth on a gold-framed arched throne. Two smaller consort figures flank it, wearing jewelled crowns and gold necklaces with pink and green saris. Large garlands of yellow, red, green, white and multicoloured flowers hang down on both sides. The background is draped silver fabric and a red floor mat. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate is shown.2006-07-17December 11 20112011-12-11November 29 20112011-11-29Photo of a shrine with two painted deity murti standing side by side under a gilded arched frame, decorated with garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a blue garment and a tall crown with heavy silver and gold jewellery; the figure on the right wears a blue sari and ornate jewellery with a green gem pendant. A golden nandi bull head stands at the lower left, and a green cloth is draped over the platform in front. The setting is a pada-puja at a temple-style altar with a dark red curtain behind.2011-12-14 +1 copiesNovember 16 20152015-11-16November 29 20112011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29November 21 20152015-11-21