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A night photograph of a seated pair of deity murtis, a male figure in white dhoti and white cloth with a crown-like head covering and a female figure in a teal and gold sari with a jeweled crown, both adorned with layered pearl and gold necklaces. Their hands are raised in blessing gestures. Garlands of orange and yellow marigolds and multicoloured flowers drape over the figures and the pillars, with a flower-decked offering in front. Gold-toned carved pillars frame the scene, with a bright light glowing above. The murtis sit on a peetha or throne-like platform on a decorated stage.

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October 26 20062006-10-26October 25 20062006-10-25October 27 20062006-10-27October 27 20062006-10-27Two large metal deity murtis stand under a gold-painted temple canopy at night, garlanded with white jasmine and red, magenta and orange flower strands. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and a white and red headcloth, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a red garment and an ornate crown, with an arm extended outward. Ornamented gold pillars frame the shrine, and a sign above reads the Tamil name of the deities. A green tarp covers part of the left edge. No living people are visible.2006-10-25October 27 20062006-10-27October 27 20062006-10-27A photograph of two white-and-silver painted deity murtis seated side by side on a green-draped dais inside a temple shrine, heavily garlanded with pink, yellow, purple and green flower strands. The male figure wears a white dhoti and white shawl with gold necklaces and raises one hand in blessing; the female figure wears a golden-yellow sari with layered silver and gold necklaces and a crown. Flower offerings, brass vessels and petals lie at the base of the dais, and a bright light flare sits above the figures. The shrine arch above carries Tamil script. No living people are visible.2006-10-20October 27 20062006-10-27October 14 20062006-10-14October 27 20062006-10-27Photograph of two metal murti statues in a temple shrine, draped with garlands of white jasmine, yellow and magenta flowers. The statue on the left has a raised right hand and wears a silver-toned necklace and a dhoti with a yellow cloth; the figure on the right wears a red cloth, silver jewellery and a crown. A lit lamp glows above, with gold-painted pillars framing the shrine. The shrine is inscribed with Tamil text. A deity murti pair is depicted, and no physical people are present.2006-10-10