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Photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. The male murti wears a white dhoti with gold border, a teal and gold-brocade shawl, a crown-like headdress and silver jewellery; his right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The female murti wears a magenta and gold sari with a teal and gold-bordered drape, layered gold and silver necklaces and a green pendant. A brass kalasha-style vessel with flower garlands sits in the foreground, and a small figure appears at its base. A partly visible person in white clothing stands at the left edge holding a garland. Ornate carved gold panels form the background.

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Photograph at night of two gilded metal deity murtis standing in a procession setting, decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange and purple flower strands. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a white head covering, a green and gold shawl, and silver and gold necklaces; its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a pink and gold sari, a jasmine and pink-green garland crown, and layered silver and gold necklaces. Behind them a glowing blue Tamil signboard reads Nithyanandeshwari, and a bright light shines overhead. A small crowd is partially visible at the edges.2006-10-29October 29 20062006-10-29October 29 20062006-10-29October 29 20062006-10-29Photograph of a processional deity pair decorated for a ratha yatra. A silver-toned deity murti of a seated male figure wears a white and gold-bordered headcloth, a white dhoti, and a green and gold shawl, with garlands of yellow marigolds and white jasmine. Beside him a female murti in a magenta and gold sari with a teal and maroon border, wearing heavy silver and gold necklaces, also wears yellow and purple garlands. Flowers, a small kalasha-like vessel and a plate of marigolds lie at the base. Scattered petals and lamp light surround the shrine. A digital date stamp reads 29 10 2006 along the left edge.2006-10-29October 29 20062006-10-29A night photograph of two gilded deity murtis, a male and female pair, displayed in a temple procession setting. The left figure wears a white dhoti-style cloth with gold and green borders and a tall conical crown, with a raised hand. The right figure wears a magenta and gold sari, silver and gold necklaces, and a crown. Both are garlanded with white jasmine strands and pink and green accents, with orange marigolds at the upper right. Blue illuminated Tamil lettering is visible across the top, and a bright overhead lamp lights the scene. A small devotee's hand with a bangle appears at the right edge.2006-10-29Photograph of two metallic deity murtis seated side by side under a dim interior with marigold and yellow flower garlands. The left murti wears a white dhoti and a teal and gold brocade shawl, with a white head covering, a jewelled necklace, and a flower garland, its right hand raised in blessing. The right murti is a goddess form with a crown, layered silver and gold necklaces, a magenta sari and a teal and gold cloth draped over the seat, holding a flower garland in one hand. A bright light glows at upper left and a date stamp reads 29 22:15 at the left edge.2006-10-29Photograph 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.2006-10-28Two silver-toned deity murtis are seated side by side and heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink, red, yellow and green flower strands. The left figure wears a white turban-like cloth and raises a hand in blessing; the right figure wears a tall crown, a green silk drape and jewelled necklaces. A partially visible person in a brown shirt stands at the left edge, and a gold pillar with carved ornament frames the right. Incense smoke rises at the top left, and a red curtain hangs behind.2006-10-24A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a wooden platform inside a temple-like setting, decorated with heavy white and yellow and red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and a white cloth draped over the head, with a silver-and-gold necklace and a raised hand. The figure on the right wears a blue garment, a crown with flowers, and a layered gold and silver necklace. A small gilded utsava figure stands in front of them, framed by a golden arch and surrounded by flower petals and offerings. Overhead, a neon-style sign reads the names of the two deities, and gold pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2006-10-31October 09 20062006-10-09