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Photo of two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated ratha/procession platform, heavily adorned with white jasmine garlands, purple and magenta flowers, red blossoms, green leaves and a strand of green lime fruits. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border and a white head cloth, holding a staff-like emblem in one hand and making a blessing gesture; the figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with gold brocade, a crown and gold jewellery, holding a lotus-like object. A small white van and green trees are visible at the left edge. No physical people are visible; the scene shows only the deity murtis and the procession vehicle.

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A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a wooden palanquin-style platform during a ratha yatra procession. The left figure, male, wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a gold-bordered white shawl over the head, and a patterned gold chest ornament. The right figure, female, wears a pink silk sari with gold zari and a crown with a jeweled necklace and green stone pendant. Both are draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, purple flowers, red roses and green leaves. A white van and trees are visible at left, and a green-and-white garland hangs at the right edge. No living people are visible in the frame.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28A photograph of a procession ratha carrying two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised throne. The left figure wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a white head cloth, and the right figure wears a pink brocade blouse and skirt with gold-thread patterns and jewelled necklaces. Both are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink and purple flowers, green leaves and a hanging string of green limes. Lime-green and gold ornaments and a gilded carved frame surround them, and petals are scattered on the platform. A white vehicle is visible at the left edge.2006-10-28Photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side under a decorated ratha canopy during a procession. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white cloth, with gold necklaces and hands raised in abhaya-like gesture; the figure on the right wears a pink silk garment, a crown and gold ornaments. Both are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, red roses, green leaves and purple flowers. Golden pillars wrap the canopy, with yellow marigold garlands along the sides, and green limes sit at the base. A white-clad attendant in the left corner touches the garlands. A blue illuminated sign above reads the Tamil name of the deities. A small date stamp reads 28 10 2006. No people are seated in the murtis' canopy except the attendant.2006-10-28Photograph of two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on an ornate golden ratha or procession platform, heavily adorned with white jasmine, pink and magenta flower garlands, red roses, purple blossoms and green leaf garlands. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border and a white head covering, with a red bindu on the forehead; the figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with gold brocade and a crown. Lime garlands hang at the lower left, and rose petals are scattered on the platform. A white van is visible at the left edge. Date stamp reads 28 10 2006. No physical people visible.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28Two golden metal deity murti stand side by side in a temple setting, heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink, purple and deep red flower strands and green leaves. The figure on the left has palms pressed together in anjali mudra and wears a white and gold-bordered cloth over the head and body. The figure on the right holds one hand raised in a gesture and wears a jewelled gold crown, a silver-and-gold necklace, and a magenta silk garment with gold brocade. Marigold garlands hang at the top, and an overhead light is visible.2006-10-28 +1 copiesOctober 28 20062006-10-28A photograph of two golden metal deity murtis seated together on a raised wooden palanquin-style platform within a golden-coloured arched shrine frame, decorated with long garlands of white jasmine, pink, magenta and yellow flowers, and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white and gold draped cloth and a tall crown; the figure on the right wears a crown and a magenta-pink garment with gold ornaments. Bowls of fruit and offerings, including limes and mangoes, sit in front. A lit lamp glows above, and a Tamil-script sign reads Sri Anandeshwarar and Anandeshwari.2006-10-28Photograph of a ratha yatra procession showing two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated vehicle. The murti on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border and a crown-like headdress, with hands in abhaya and blessing poses. The murti on the right wears a crown, a pink and gold silk sari, layered gold and white necklaces, and a jewelled pendant. Both are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, purple, red and pink flower strands and green leaves. A carved golden wooden canopy frames them, with marigold and red garlands hanging at the upper left and a white van visible at the lower left. The murtis are deity figures, not living people.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated with heavy garlands of white jasmine, pink and purple flowers, green leaves and marigolds, seated on a ratha procession float. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a gold border and raises one hand in abhaya gesture; the female figure wears a pink sari with a silver-and-gold crown and necklaces. A white van is parked at the left edge and a carved golden-brown shrine frame surrounds them. Green-skinned fruit lies at the base of the float.2006-10-28