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A golden metal deity murti seated on a throne in a festival procession, decorated with dense garlands of white jasmine, magenta and crimson roses, marigolds and green leaves. The main figure wears a white cloth with a gold border and a gold necklace, and holds a trident-like weapon in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. A second golden figure with a crown sits behind on the same platform. A strand of green and lime-coloured beads hangs across the chest. At the right edge, a man in white dhoti and white shirt holds a garland and a tray of flowers. Pink and fuchsia cloth drapes the throne, and pink flowers sit at the lower left.

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A golden metal utsava murti pair seated on a red velvet-covered wooden seat, draped in white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders and a white turban on the left figure, who holds hands in anjali-like gesture. The right figure wears a green silk saree with gold zari border, a jewelled crown and heavy ornate necklaces. Both are adorned with white and red-yellow garlands, and a brass lamp stands in the lower left. Background shows red and white floral festoons and a partial banner. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2008-11-11A photograph of a golden processional deity pair seated on a decorated platform, with a male figure on the left and a female figure in a pink sari on the right, both heavily garlanded with white jasmine, red roses and orange marigolds, with a green leaf garland draped across them. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at the right edge, raising one arm to the figures. Fresh pink roses, red flowers, apples, grapes and yellow fruit lie in front, with orange cloth below and a gold pillar at the left. Blue Tamil letters are displayed above the deities.2006-10-28October 19 20062006-10-19A photograph of two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform inside a gilded shrine, the figures draped with white and pink flower garlands and flower crowns. The left figure wears a white dhoti and a white and blue cloth, its right hand raised in abhaya mudra, while the right figure wears a blue garment and a red shawl. Ornate golden pillars frame the shrine, and offerings of bananas, fruit, sweets and flowers in steel bowls sit in front, with a small Ganesha figure at the lower left.2006-10-31Two large golden metal deity murtis, a male and female form, stand side by side on a green cloth-draped platform, both heavily garlanded with white jasmine and yellow and red flower strands. The left figure holds a red flower in one raised hand and wears a white head cloth and an ornate gold and silver necklace. The right figure wears a crown-like headdress and jewelled ornaments. Gold-coloured pillars frame the scene, and an illuminated blue-and-white sign above reads the names of the deities. No living people are clearly visible.2006-10-10October 28 20062006-10-28Photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis seated on a processional ratha during the Koadikkan Ratha Yatra. The left murti, in a white dhoti with gold border and white shawl, has hands raised in anjali mudra; the right murti wears a crown and a red-maroon garment, holding a staff. Both are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink and green ribbons, purple flowers and marigolds. Banana leaves and marigold and red-flower garlands decorate a pillar at right under a wooden canopy.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28 +1 copiesOctober 28 20062006-10-28Two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne inside a gilded ratha or shrine frame, heavily garlanded with white jasmine, red and pink roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a golden crown-like headdress, while the figure on the right wears a pink and gold sari with gold jewellery. Green and yellow fruit strands hang from the throne, and flower petals and offerings are scattered at their feet. No physical people are visible.2006-10-28Two metal murti figures of deities stand side by side in a golden-brown ornate shrine framework with a red cloth backdrop, set on green grass with rocks behind. The left figure wears a white dhoti-style wrap with gold border, a gold necklace, a rudraksha-like beaded collar and ornate earrings, with a raised right hand in abhaya mudra. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown, a green and silver breastplate and a garland. Both are decorated with white and red garlands bordered with yellow flowers. The scene looks like a ceremonial decoration of deity idols outdoors.2008-11-11Two large bronze-coloured statues stand garlanded with thick bands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and pink and red flowers, outdoors beneath green trees. The left figure wears a golden turban, white embroidered garment and gold necklaces, with the right hand raised in blessing. The right figure wears a crown, a red blouse, a blue and gold skirt, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style chain, holding a small object in one hand. Floral garlands also hang from the structure above, and a blue plastic crate is visible at the right edge. The statues are depictions, not living people.2006-10-10