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KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/6/20202020-01-06Close-up photograph of a dark-faced deity murti of Sri Venkateshwara (Vishnu form) decorated for Vaikunta Ekadasi. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown with an orange-red turban band, a large white Vaishnavite urdhva pundra tilak on the forehead, and ornate silver-and-stone shoulder pieces. Multi-coloured garlands of marigolds, roses and white jasmine hang across the chest and shoulders, with dark rudraksha-like bead strands at the sides. Gold ornaments and a green and gold silk drape frame the figure against a dark teal velvet backdrop and a white carved arch. No people are visible.2020-01-06 +1 copiesOctober 13 20052005-10-13KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/6/20202020-01-06Photograph of a large black Venkateshwara deity murti standing in a gilded arched shrine within a white tent, adorned with a red and gold crown, white urdhva pundra tilak, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, and a red and gold silk garment. Multicoloured and white garlands hang over the shoulders and arms, and red and white flowers are arranged at the base. A shaven-headed priest with a bare upper body and white dhoti stands at the left edge tending the offerings. A copper oil lamp, a silver bowl and a small brass utsava image on a stand sit in front, with a white ladder against the deity's side.2005-10-14October 14 20052005-10-14January 09 20182018-01-09A dark-stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine niche against a teal velvet backdrop. The figure wears a red turban topped by an ornate jeweled crown, a vertical white tilak on the forehead, and a red and yellow silk garment with a gold waist-sash. Multiple garlands of white, red, orange and green flowers drape from the crown to the feet, and jeweled ornaments and a gold serpent-hood motif adorn the chest and arms. A brass kalasha sits at the base on a cloth, with flowers arranged on the golden pedestal. No people are visible in the image.2019-07-15A photo of a temple shrine with a tall black-faced deity murti of Venkateshwara standing under an ornate gold arch, wearing a green silk garment, a tall crown with a vertical white Vaishnava tilak, and layered jewelled necklaces. He is decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a green leaf garland. In front, a smaller silver-and-gold utsava murti with a pink and white flower garland stands on a navy and gold cloth. To the right, a dark-faced consort murti in an orange-and-gold sari wears a red garland and silver ornaments. A brass kalasha stands at the lower left and a white-draped table holds offerings, with red-bordered curtains behind. No people are visible.2020-12-26October 15 20052005-10-15A photograph of a Vaikuntha Ekadashi worship scene at a temple shrine. Central deity murti of Venkateshwara (Balaji) with a black face, white urdhva tilaka, tall crown and ornate gold and silver jewelry, draped in red and gold silk. Garlands of white and pink flowers hang around it, and pink, white and yellow flowers are arranged at its base beside a brass lamp. On the left, a bare-chested man in a black face mask stands with palms pressed together in prayer, with a rudraksha-style mala visible. The gold-framed arched shrine is decorated with ornate carvings. No identifiable a person depiction is clearly visible.2020-12-25A photograph of a standing black stone deity murti, a Venkateswara-style Vishnu form, dressed in silver and jewelled ornaments with a tall silver crown and a vertical white urdhva pundra tilak. The murti stands within a gilded arch frame backed by red draped cloth, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. Its hands hold lotus-like flowers, and it stands on a large ornate gold base. A smaller silver utsava murti stands on the right, and a small brass kalasha or lamp sits at lower left.