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Photograph of two metal utsava murti statues of a deity couple standing on a gold-embossed palanquin or ratha platform, decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands. The left figure is a male deity with a tall conical crown and bare upper body, holding a ritual item; the right figure is a female deity in a red-orange sari with a matching conical crown. Behind them stands a red velvet and gold-ornate throne, and a large backdrop shows a smiling face in an orange turban with a red bindi. A bright oil lamp glows at the left edge. No physical people are visible in the scene.

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December 08 20112011-12-08Photograph of two metal murti of a male and a female deity on a gold-ornate pedestal in front of a red velvet throne, both decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands. The male figure holds a lotus-like object in one raised hand; the female figure wears a red-brown sari-like cloth. Behind them stands a gold-framed throne with red cushioning, a large orange backdrop, and a brass oil lamp with a flame at left, held by a hand offering aarti. No physical people are clearly visible except a partially shown hand.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08Two standing metal murtis, one pale-gold and one reddish-brown, are decorated with garlands of yellow and pink flowers. The left figure holds a lamp-like object and a conch-style item, while the right figure stands with hands together. Behind them is an empty red-cushioned golden throne with gilded carved panels, and a large backdrop shows a painted portrait of a smiling man with orange head cloth and red tilak. A brass lamp with lit wicks sits at the left edge. No physical people are visible in the scene.2011-12-08Two silver-coloured deity murtis stand adorned with garlands of yellow and pink flowers on a stage. The left figure has multiple arms holding ritual objects and a tall conical crown; the right figure wears a red draped garment and holds a small offering item. Behind them is an ornate gold-framed red velvet throne, and a large banner shows a man in an orange turban with a red bindi, with Tamil text reading Dhyana Satsang. A lamp flame burns at the left edge. No physical people are visible in the scene.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08Two metal deity murtis stand side by side on a gilded platform, each draped in garlands of yellow-green and dark maroon flowers and wearing ornate silver necklaces and crowns. The left figure has multiple arms and holds objects in its hands, with a saffron-coloured cloth wrapped at its waist. Behind them, a framed portrait shows a saffron-robed man seated with a garland, a golden doorway panel flanks the scene, and a large temple gopuram is painted on the right backdrop. No living people are visible.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08Photograph of two sculpted deity murtis standing on an ornate gold-covered pedestal in a temple-like setting. The left figure is a pale, whitish-cream sculpture with a tall conical crown and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. The right figure is a reddish-brown sculpture in a draped robe, also garlanded with yellow and pink blossoms. Behind them stands an empty gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion and gilded carved panels, beneath a backdrop with a large portrait. At the upper left, a hand holds a silver tray with a lit multi-wick oil lamp, its flame rising. Orange cloth railings frame the platform.2011-12-08Two gilded metal murtis stand on an ornate gold-engraved platform, both garlanded with yellow marigolds and pink-red flowers. The left figure is a multi-armed deity murti holding a lit oil lamp with a large flame, and a hand from the left edge holds a silver tray near it. The right figure is a standing red-robed female murti, possibly a goddess form, draped in a red-orange cloth. Behind them is an empty red velvet throne flanked by gold-embossed panels, and a large orange-toned portrait backdrop with a lamp motif fills the top. This appears to be a deity puja with aarti, with the throne left vacant.2011-12-08Two metal murti statues stand side by side on a gold-edged platform before a red draped backdrop. The taller figure on the left wears an orange shawl, a tall decorated crown, ornate silver-and-jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff; it is garlanded with yellow and white flowers. The smaller figure on the right wears a maroon-and-gold skirt, jewelled necklaces, a floral headpiece, and is also garlanded with yellow and white blooms. A small brass vessel with white flowers sits at the base. These are deity murtis, not living people.2011-12-20