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Golden metal utsava murti of a deity couple seated on a decorated palanquin-style throne within an ornate golden shrine structure, carried for a Ratha yatra procession. The male figure wears a white dhoti and a white shawl, holds a trident in one hand, and has gold necklaces; the female figure wears a red sari with a blue border, a crown, silver and gold necklaces, and holds a lotus-like emblem. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. Green cloth covers the base, with brass vessels and a kalasha-style pot with flowers in front, and a palm tree behind. The figures are statues, so no physical people are counted. A person in white sits at the right edge.

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October 09 20062006-10-09October 09 20062006-10-09October 09 20062006-10-09Golden metal murti of a male and female deity pair standing on a golden ratha or procession vehicle, heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, pink and red flowers and white jasmine strands. The male figure raises one hand in abhaya mudra and holds a trident-like staff; he wears a white dhoti with gold border, a white turban, gold necklaces and large earrings. The female figure wears a red and gold sari, gold jewellery and a crown, holding a lotus-type object. Ornate golden pillars and a carved canopy frame the scene; a green cloth covers the base and a drum or instrument is visible at the right edge. This is a procession of deity murtis, with no living people visible.2006-10-15October 19 20062006-10-19October 10 20062006-10-10Two golden metal statues seated side by side on a green cloth-draped platform, decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers. The left figure wears a white and green cloth, a white dhoti, a gold necklace and a head covering, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The right figure wears a red sari with gold border, a silver and gold necklace, and a jeweled crown. A small ornate deity murti stands in a gold prabhavali at the bottom front, with pink flowers and kalasha-like brass items nearby. Behind them are gold-painted pillars and a red backdrop with a blue-lettered Tamil banner. No living people are visible.2006-10-09A photograph of two golden deity murti seated on a raised platform inside an ornate golden canopy. The figure on the left wears a white turban and white dhoti with a gold necklace and a garland of pink flowers and white jasmine. The figure on the right wears a green sari with gold border, silver and gold necklaces, earrings and a crown, with a pink flower garland. Both are shown raising hands in blessing. Fresh white flower strands hang below, and a small framed picture sits at the platform's edge.2006-10-22October 14 20062006-10-14Two golden metal deity murti are displayed under a canopy heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink roses, white jasmine and green leaves, for a procession. The left figure, wearing a gold-and-cream turban and a white dhoti with a gold border, raises one hand in abhaya gesture while holding a small white flower garland. The right figure wears a red and green silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, and holds a white garland. A white and pink flower bouquet sits in front of the figures on a decorated platform. The statues are idols, not living people, and a bicycle is visible at the left edge of the frame.2006-10-16Photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a pink-draped pedestal inside a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white cloth, with a jewelled gold necklace and a tall crown decorated with multicoloured beads and flowers. The figure on the right wears a rust-orange garment, silver jewellery and a similar ornate crown. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine. A small gilded figure in a white and gold sari stands at the base beneath a flower garland, and a brass kalasha and offerings sit on a blue cloth in front. Green foliage and a brass-framed pillar appear at the left edge.2006-11-03October 13 20062006-10-13