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Two golden metal deity murti are shown on a procession vehicle, decorated with white and red flower garlands and garlands of jasmine-like blossoms. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a gold necklace and a lace-like silver-white collar, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a blue garment, silver and gold necklaces and an ornate headdress crowned with flowers in pink, blue and orange. Behind them stand carved golden wooden pillars and red drapery, with festive garlands hanging at the upper right. A timestamp reading 31 8:17 appears in the lower right corner. This shows the procession of deities of Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari during a ratha yatra.

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Two golden metal processional deity murtis stand side by side on a ratha or procession platform, each draped in white and blue cloth and heavily garlanded with white jasmine and red flower strings. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a brown-and-gold turban-like headdress, a gold and lace-patterned collar, and raises its right hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a blue garment, an elaborate jewelled gold necklace and a crown decorated with coloured stones and flowers, holding a sceptre-like emblem. A red curtain and carved wooden panels form the backdrop.2006-10-31October 31 20062006-10-31Two golden metal murti statues of deities stand side by side before a gilded temple archway with a red cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold borders, a gold necklace and red-and-white bead garlands, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, silver necklace, a green cloth at the chest and red, white and yellow flower garlands. Both have red tilaka marks on the forehead and ornate earrings. The deity murtis are adorned with garlands and ornaments in a temple setting.2008-11-11October 10 20062006-10-10A photograph of a procession vehicle carrying two golden metal deity murtis seated on a throne-like pedestal, the figures of Sri Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari as named in the page excerpt. The male deity wears a white dhoti, a gold-bordered shawl, a crown of flowers and multicoloured blossoms, and a heavy silver and gold necklace; his raised hand shows an abhaya-like gesture. The female deity wears a blue silk blouse and white skirt with layered silver and gold jewellery, an ornate crown, and a green stone pendant. Both are garlanded with yellow marigold and red flower garlands. A small deity figure and heaps of white, yellow and pink flowers lie at their feet on a yellow cloth, and a silver plate sits nearby. The golden canopy of the ratha overhead is hung with white jasmine garlands, and street trees and a parked motorcycle are visible behind. No living people are the main subject; a man in white stands at the left edge.2006-11-01October 20 20062006-10-20A photograph of a festival procession ratha/chariot carrying two golden metal deity murti seated on a throne. The taller figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white shawl with a golden necklace and a jewelled white garland crown; the figure on the right wears a blue silk garment, silver and gold jewellery and a floral crown. Both are draped with white jasmine and red rose garlands. In the foreground smaller deity images sit in floral arches, with fruit and sweets on trays at the left edge. A Tamil signboard is visible above, and people in white walk along the street behind the chariot. No physical person is clearly identifiable as a person; the figures shown are statues.2006-10-31October 31 20062006-10-31Two 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.2006-10-10Close view of two golden statues on a procession ratha during a Kodikkan Ratha Yatra in Madurai. The left figure is a gilded statue wearing a white turban with a gold border, white and gold garments, a studded red and white ornate earring, and a heavy beaded necklace; a red bindi marks the forehead. To the right, a golden statue with a tall crown and a jeweled tiara wears a pearl-studded collar, a gold necklace and a red garment, with a kumkum mark on the forehead. Both are garlanded with white jasmine strands and red and yellow flowers. A golden flame-shaped hand ornament and a blue cloth sit between them, with trees and buildings in the hazy background. These are statues of deities, not living people.2006-10-23October 23 20062006-10-23Two gilded metal murti statues of a seated male and a female deity are garlanded with red, yellow and white flower strands for a procession on a temple cart. The male figure wears a white dhoti-like cloth with gold borders, a heavy gold necklace and a white embroidered collar, and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears an orange-yellow sari, a silver and gold layered necklace, a green gem at the waist and an ornate crown. Behind them stands red drapery, a carved golden pillar and a white van. The date 20-10-2006 appears in red digits in the lower corner.2006-10-20