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Two golden metal murti statues of a deity couple are garlanded with white jasmine, pink and green strands, and marigold and red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a white and gold cloth draped over the head and a fine gold-toned face with a red bindi. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and pink floral garland, with a red mark on the forehead. Behind them a golden ceiling and a blue Tamil inscription are visible. No living people are visible.

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Close view of two golden deity murti, one male and one female, adorned with heavy white jasmine garlands edged in pink, green and purple flowers. The male figure wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border and a red bindi; the female figure wears a gold crown, a red bindi and an ornate gold necklace over a pink garment. A hand in white sleeves reaches in from the right to adjust a garland. Behind them stand orange and yellow marigold strands and green leaves. The scene is an abhishekam-style garlanding of consecrated deities during a procession.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28Two golden metal deity murtis are decorated with thick garlands of white, pink, purple and dark red flowers with green foliage. The figure on the left wears a white and gold-bordered cloth and holds one hand raised in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a crown and a magenta silk garment with gold jewellery. Blue Tamil-script lettering is displayed above, and a bright light glows behind the murtis. A carved stone pillar stands at the right edge, and a green-and-white garlanded column frames the scene. No people are visible.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28Close photo of two golden metal deity murtis, each draped in white flower garlands with pink, green and purple accents and marigolds behind them. The left murti wears a white and gold-bordered cloth and a red kumkum dot on its forehead; the right murti wears a jewelled crown, a dotted jewelled necklace and a red kumkum dot. Both faces are gold-plated with ornate embroidered and beaded details. A small gold-toned hand-held ritual object sits between them.2006-10-28November 05 20062006-11-05Two gold-toned metal deity murtis are shown close up, adorned with white jasmine garlands, purple and magenta flowers, and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border and an elaborate white beaded necklace; its hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a pink silk garment with gold patterning, a jewelled crown, and a jewelled necklace, holding a golden trident. Both have red tilak marks on their foreheads and decorated earrings. The setting is a temple or procession shrine with orange and yellow flower decorations behind them. No physical people are visible.2006-10-28October 29 20062006-10-29October 24 20062006-10-24Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple decorated for procession, adorned with white jasmine garlands, purple and red flower strands, and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border, a gold chest ornament, a raised right hand in abhaya mudra and a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with gold brocade, a jeweled crown, and a pearl-and-stone necklace. Red kumkum marks are on both foreheads. Behind them hang flower garlands and a red drape. No physical people are visible.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28Two metal processional murtis of deities, Sri Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, stand side by side against a dark backdrop, adorned with thick garlands of yellow, orange, magenta and white flowers. Both wear tall ornate headdresses decorated with coloured flower motifs and layered silver and gold necklaces. The figure on the left raises one hand in abhaya mudra and wears a white cloth. The figure on the right holds a pink flower and wears a pink garment.2006-11-05