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A photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated side by side in a temple shrine, heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red and magenta flowers, with white jasmine strands. The left figure has a raised hand, white cloth draped over the head, and a white dhoti; the right figure wears an orange-and-red garment and a flower-decorated crown. Both wear ornate jewelled necklaces. A smaller metal figure stands at the base, surrounded by scattered petals and flower offerings, with a bright light in the background and Tamil script on a board behind them.

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November 05 20062006-11-05Night photograph of two golden metal processional deity murtis, male and female, decorated for a procession. Both wear tall flower-decorated crowns in pink, white and purple, and are draped with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red and magenta blossoms and white jasmine. The male figure holds a raised hand and wears a white cloth and ornate silver-gold necklaces; the female figure wears an orange-brown garment and jewelled collar. A small golden deity figure stands at their base amid flower heaps, and a bright light glows above. Partial Tamil text appears on the wall. Statues only, no physical people visible.2006-11-05Two gilded metal processional deity figures, a male and a female, stand side by side in a dimly lit shrine, heavily adorned with white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold and deep red rose garlands, and leaf wreaths. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a brown-and-white headcloth, a silver-embellished jewelled necklace and a pink lotus in one hand; the female figure wears a jewelled silver necklace and a tall crown decorated with multicoloured stones and flowers. A small figure stands in front at the base, and a bright lamp glows at the left edge. Scattered flower petals cover the floor in front of the deities.2006-11-04November 05 20062006-11-05November 05 20062006-11-05November 05 20062006-11-05October 09 20062006-10-09Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side in a temple shrine, heavily decorated with garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers, and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a cream-yellow turban and holds a hand raised in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a red-and-silver ornate necklace. Pink flowers adorn their heads, a trident hangs on the left, and carved golden temple pillars frame the scene. The setting suggests a homa or puja context, though no people are visible.2006-09-30October 10 20062006-10-10Photograph of two silver-finished deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne, heavily adorned with garlands of white jasmine, purple and pink flowers, green leaves and marigolds. The male murti wears a white cloth with a gold border and raises one hand in abhaya mudra; the female murti wears a red and gold sari and a crown with jewelled ornaments. A large garland of green limes hangs from the left side, petals are scattered on the floor, and a small oil lamp stands at the lower right. A bright light and a second garlanded figure appear in the background. No living people are visible.2006-10-28A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side inside a temple shrine, framed by garlands of white jasmine and red flowers draped in arches. The murti on the left wears a tall crown, a trident, and a jewelled necklace; the murti on the right wears a crown with a sheath of red and gold cloth. Both are dressed in silk in pink, red, gold and blue tones. In front stands an ornate gold crown with green stone inlay, surrounded by flower garlands and a decorated base.A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues in a temple setting, heavily garlanded with white jasmine and yellow and red flower strands. The statue on the left wears a white turban with a red tilak, silver necklaces and a gold chain, raising one hand in a blessing gesture with a red flower in it. The statue on the right wears a silver crown and silver jewellery and holds a flower, with a green cloth draped at its base. A small figure stands in front beneath a garland arch, and plastic bags and a red cloth sit at the lower left. The surrounding pillar is ornately carved and gilded. No physical people are visible.2006-10-10