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Two metal deity murtis stand side by side in a gilded arched shrine, decorated with fresh flower garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and white and silver ornamental necklaces. The left figure wears a tall orange-and-gold crown, holds a trident-like staff, and is dressed in striped maroon and gold cloth. The right figure wears a jewelled crown and an orange skirt, holds a green-and-gold staff, and has layered silver jewellery. Orange cloth drapes below them over a red backdrop, with a small offering plate in front. At the right edge, a partly visible man in white ritual cloth stands near the shrine.

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Two life-size metal murti figures are seated side by side on an orange cloth draped over a golden-framed shrine with ornate repoussé scrollwork. The figure on the left wears an orange crown, a silver-toned ornamented necklace, a striped maroon dhoti and holds a raised hand; the figure on the right wears a silver crown, layered jeweled necklaces, an orange garment and a green sash. Both are adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, orange and white flowers and purple blossoms. A red backdrop and a partly visible banner with Tamil script surround the shrine, with a white-clad person at the far left edge and a plain stage table below.2012-04-06April 06 20122012-04-06Two decorated deity murtis (metal or gold-plated idols) sit side by side on an ornate gilded arch backdrop framed with garlands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a red-and-orange turban, a crown, silver-and-jewelled ornaments, a red stone necklace and a red-and-white dhoti, holding a golden staff and a raised hand. The figure on the right wears a tall silver crown, an orange sari-style garment with gold borders, and multiple layered silver and gold necklaces. No living people are visible.2009-07-07 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murti stand side by side as the centrepiece of a ceremony, decorated with thick garlands of marigolds, orange flowers, purple grapes-like blossoms and white jasmine. The male figure wears an orange turban and a heavy jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure wears a crown, layered jewelled necklaces and an orange sari with a green sash. Banana leaves and brass offering bowls sit at their feet. Several people in white and orange shirts stand behind them at a stage with a draped backdrop. Visible Tamil script on the backdrop reads 'ஞ்சங்க' partially. The image is a photograph.2012-04-06Two ornately decorated deity murti stand on a red draped stage, each adorned with heavy jeweled silver-toned crowns, sparkling necklaces and garlands of white, red and yellow flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a purple-and-gold garment with a jeweled breastplate, holding its hands in mudra gestures. The figure on the right wears a silver crown and a gold-threaded red and purple garment. A tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands between them, and a gold-embroidered cushion and floral decorations frame the scene.2012-10-19A photograph of a processional palanquin on a stage holding two painted deity murtis standing in a gold-framed arched shrine. The left figure wears an orange and yellow striped dhoti, a tall crown, a white and gold garland and a red-orange shawl, and holds a trident-like staff. The right figure wears an orange sari, a crown, layered beaded garlands and a green ribbon. Both stand against a deep red drape on a gold-carved base. Behind them a blue backdrop shows a printed sepia image of a gopuram temple tower beside a banner, and orange stanchions frame the stage. No physical people are visible.2012-04-06Photograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a red throne-like seat before a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, red and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a gold crown, red sari-style dress and heavy necklaces, with one hand raised in blessing. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at left. In the lower right foreground a seated person in white and gold clothing with a striped headcloth is partly visible, with garlands around them. Their presence is a physical person, but the image is dominated by the murti pair.2010-08-01November 27 20112011-11-27August 01 20102010-08-01April 06 20122012-04-06December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under a golden arch, garlanded with bands of yellow, orange, red, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a peacock feather, a heavy silver-and-stone necklace, and a red and gold garment with jewelled armlets. The figure on the right wears a red and gold sari, a jewelled crown with a red and white floral garland, layered gold necklaces and long earrings, and holds a ceremonial staff. A dark blue backdrop sits behind them.2008-12-26