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Photograph of a pair of golden metal deity murtis seated on a green-draped throne-like platform under a temple canopy, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears white dhoti-style cloth and a golden shawl with a turban-like cloth on the head, holding a hand raised in blessing; the figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, jewelled necklaces and a crown. Two decorated pots (kalasha) with yellow and red garlands and green leaves flank a small central deity figure, and pink and yellow petals are scattered on the red floor. A palm tree stands at left and a Tamil inscription is visible on the canopy wall.

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October 16 20062006-10-16October 09 20062006-10-09Photograph of two gilded metal murti figures of Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, seated side by side in a golden shrine during the Kodikkan ratha yatra in Coimbatore. Both are draped with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers. The male figure wears a yellow turban and a gold necklace; the female figure wears silver and jewelled ornaments and a red skirt. Two men stand at the edges: one in white with an orange shawl on the left, and one partly visible on the right. Ornate golden pillars frame the shrine and a red cloth hangs behind.2006-10-09October 16 20062006-10-16October 27 20062006-10-27October 22 20062006-10-22Outdoor photo of a golden processional shrine holding two bronze deity murtis, a male and a female figure, adorned with thick garlands of yellow, pink, red and white flowers. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a gold necklace and a headdress, and raises one hand in blessing; the female figure wears a red garment and layered silver and gold jewellery with a crown. In front, metal kalasha pots holding green leaves and coconuts sit on a table with flower offerings. A green sky and trees appear behind.2006-10-16October 19 20062006-10-19October 16 20062006-10-16Two gilded metal murti of a deity pair are seated on a raised green-draped platform inside a temple-style canopy with gold-painted columns. The male figure raises one hand in abhaya mudra and wears a tall crown, a yellow-and-white cloth, and layered gold necklaces. The female figure beside him wears a jewelled crown, silver-and-gold necklaces and a red sari. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine strands, with red and white floral garlands framing the canopy above. A small figure appears in the garland at the base, and a white-clad person stands at the left edge. A visible date stamp reads 09.10.2006.2006-10-09October 15 20062006-10-15Two golden metal murti statues of a male and female deity, adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, pink and red flowers and white jasmine. The male figure wears a golden turban and a white beaded necklace with gold chains, his right hand raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a red sari, jewelled gold necklaces and a crown, holding a lotus-like object. They sit under an arch of flower garlands on a green cloth-covered platform in an open temple pavilion, with tree foliage behind. Partially visible people in white clothes sit at the right and left edges. Tamil inscription above the statues and a date stamp on the left.2006-10-16