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Close photo of two gilded metal deity murtis on a ratha, a processional chariot, decorated with orange, yellow and white flower garlands and white and jewelled ornaments. The foreground figure wears a tall ornate crown and a jewelled earring, with a gold necklace; the second figure wears a white cloth and gold trim. A brass staff with a round finial stands at left. A dusty field and palm trees show through the open side of the chariot. Dated 27 10 2006 in red digital text at bottom right.

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Photograph of two golden metal murti figures under a temple canopy, garlanded with orange and yellow marigolds and white flowers. The foreground figure wears a tall ornate golden crown with jewelled ornaments and a pink-and-white decorated earring; a second figure beside it wears a white cloth with gold border and a golden chest adornment. Open fields and palm trees lie beyond the roof edge, with a ritual metal implement hanging among the garlands at left. Watermarked image is a photograph of deity murtis, with no living people visible.2006-10-27October 20 20062006-10-20Close view of two golden deity murti statues decorated with fresh garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and green leaves. The left figure, in white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders, has a white turban, a silver-embroidered breastplate, multiple gold coin necklaces, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The right figure wears an orange-yellow silk garment, a crown, silver-white earrings, layered silver and gold necklaces, and holds a staff. Red kumkum marks sit on the foreheads. The background includes a red cloth and carved gold pillar.2006-10-20October 28 20062006-10-28October 23 20062006-10-23Two gilded processional murtis under an open ratha canopy, photographed in daylight against a flat green field with palm trees. The left figure is a male deity-form in a white dhoti-style cloth and gold-bordered shawl with gold necklaces and a garland of white flowers; a gold-plated crown-shaped headdress sits on its head. The right figure is a larger gilded deity murti with an ornate golden crown, pearl and red-stone jewelry, and a silver-white garland. Orange and yellow marigold garlands and a green leafy garland hang along the canopy pillar, beside a brass staff-like rod with a round metal finial. Printed copyright text and a date stamp overlay the lower right corner of the image.2006-10-27Close-up photograph of two large gilded metal deity murtis on a procession setting, viewed from a low angle. The left murti wears a white dhoti with broad gold borders, a gold crown with ornate filigree, and a gold-embroidered jewelled garment, with a rudraksha-like garland absent; the right murti wears a tall ornate gold crown set with red and green stones, a green-and-diamond ear ornament, and a pink brocade garment with gold patterns. A blue cloth backdrop and a gold ceremonial ornament appear behind them, with a wooden canopy above. No physical people are visible.2006-10-28October 24 20062006-10-24October 23 20062006-10-23Photograph of two gilded murti statues decorated for worship, framed by garlands of pink, magenta, yellow and green flowers arching overhead and smoke or mist in the background. The figure on the left is a golden statue draped in a white cloth with gold borders, wearing layered gold and silver necklaces and holding a ritual implement in one raised hand. The figure on the right is a golden deity murti with a crown, silver earrings, layered jewelry and a red garment, seated beside it. Stone pillars appear at the left edge. Statues, not living people, are shown.2006-10-21Two golden metal murti of deities, seated side by side and decorated for a procession. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with a white head covering, gold bands and an ornate white-and-gold necklace, its hands raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a golden-yellow sari, layered silver and gold necklaces, silver earrings and a jewelled crown. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands. Behind them is a red cloth backdrop, and a street with a building and parked scooters is visible at right. These are statues, not people, and no physical person is shown.2006-10-20A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a gold-coloured pedestal, decorated with fresh garlands of yellow, red, magenta and white flowers and green leaves. The murti on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold borders, a white head covering, a silver-and-gold necklace and a gold kalasha-shaped headdress, one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The murti on the right wears a red sari, a silver crown, layered silver and gold necklaces and a holding a gold implement in one hand. A flame burns in a lamp at the upper left, with a person's arm partly visible at the edge. The scene reflects puja decoration for the Kaali worship.2006-10-21