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Two black stone murti statues of deities stand side by side inside an ornate gold arched frame against a night-dark background. The left murti wears a red cloth headdress with a tilak marking, a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, layered silver necklaces and a raised hand holding a small round disc. The right murti wears a gold crown and a red and gold silk garment with silver ornaments. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red, yellow and green flower garlands.

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April 03 20082008-04-03Night photograph of a black stone murti seated under an ornate gilded arch, wearing a red headcloth with a white tilak on the forehead, silver chest ornaments, and a white dhoti. Garlands of white jasmine with red, yellow and green flowers drape the figure and a smaller seated figure beside it, who wears a gold crown and silver necklaces. The left hand is raised in a blessing gesture showing a round silver emblem, and the background is black. This is a statue, not a physical person.2008-04-03 +1 copiesA dark stone or metal statue of a seated deity couple under a gilded arch, photographed outdoors against green foliage. The male figure wears an orange turban, orange shawl, white dhoti with a gold border, and layered silver and gold necklaces; he holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised hand in blessing. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, a tall crown, and gold jewellery. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands, and a small pink flower lies at the base. This is a statue, not living people.2011-10-09July 30 20082008-07-30Night photograph of two black stone deity murtis inside a gilded ornate arch. The central figure wears a red cloth draped over the head, a silver tilak-style brow ornament, a red bindi, and layered silver necklaces with a large jewelled pendant. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra, with a jewelled ring on the palm. Both figures are garlanded with white jasmine, red and yellow flowers and green leaves. The figure on the right wears a golden crown and jewelled red-and-gold ornaments. The scene is an image of deities, not living people, and there are no physical people present.2008-04-03 +1 copiesNight photograph of two black stone deity murtis standing side by side inside an ornate silver-coloured arched shrine frame. The left figure wears a tall crown and a green-and-gold headdress with a blue garment and a white and red flower garland; the right figure wears a silver crown, blue silk garment and a yellow and white flower garland. Orange and maroon drapery hangs behind them, and a string of yellow beads is draped across the shrine. No people are visible in the scene.2010-12-29April 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copiesDecember 29 20102010-12-29Two decorated deity murtis stand side by side in a temple setting against a stone wall. The figure on the left has a dark blue face, a white and red urdhva tilaka mark on the forehead, and a tall ornate golden crown. It wears a red and white silk dhoti, heavy jewelled golden armour-like adornments, layered gold necklaces and a blue-and-gold chest ornament. Its raised hand holds a golden ceremonial vessel. The figure on the right has a golden face, a red bindi and a tall jewelled crown, wearing a dark green garment with a dense, glittering bejewelled necklace and matching earrings. Orange and white flower garlands drape around the upper part of the scene. +2 copiesJuly 30 20082008-07-30 +1 copiesNight photograph of a black stone murti of a seated deity inside an ornate gold-leaf arch on a red and white striped plinth. The figure wears an orange headcloth, multiple garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, gold and beaded necklaces, and a blue and white cloth. A smaller white and blue figurine sits at its base beside a cellophane-wrapped bundle of pink and yellow flowers, with scattered petals on the platform. A black stone plaque with Tamil lettering sits at the lower left. No people are visible in the scene.2011-04-17January 08 20172017-01-08