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A photograph of a golden processional image pair on a ratha or palanquin during a street procession in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Two gilded deity murtis are adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigold, white jasmine and red and magenta flowers. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a brown-and-white turban, a silver necklace and a raised golden hand in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a crown with multicoloured flowers, layered gold and silver necklaces and a rust-brown sari over a blue garment, holding a pink flower. A gilded pillar frames the cart, and a paved road with trees and a utility pole lies behind it. No physical people are visible.

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Golden metal processional deity images of a male and female form, decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, pink and red blossoms, pearl and gold necklaces and jewelled crowns with coloured plumes, set inside a gilded canopy on a street. The male deity wears a white dhoti and raises one hand in abhaya mudra, while the female deity wears a red-brown garment and an elaborate gold necklace. Statues only; no physical people are the focus, with a passer-by on a motorbike visible at the right edge. Consistent with a ratha/procession image of Sri Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, though the event is not otherwise labelled.2006-11-01November 01 20062006-11-01 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a ratha procession float carrying two gilded metal deity murtis, a male figure on the left and a female figure on the right, both wrapped in yellow, white and red garlands and floral strands. The male figure wears a white dhoti, a tall decorated crown and a stacked jewelled necklace, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a crown with multicoloured flowers, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace and a maroon garment with a blue cloth. A canopy of flower garlands hangs overhead, and a painted blue inscription runs across the wooden structure behind them. Sunlit street and trees are visible at the right edge. No living people are visible in the frame.2006-11-01November 01 20062006-11-01Photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a pink-draped pedestal inside a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white cloth, with a jewelled gold necklace and a tall crown decorated with multicoloured beads and flowers. The figure on the right wears a rust-orange garment, silver jewellery and a similar ornate crown. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine. A small gilded figure in a white and gold sari stands at the base beneath a flower garland, and a brass kalasha and offerings sit on a blue cloth in front. Green foliage and a brass-framed pillar appear at the left edge.2006-11-03October 13 20062006-10-13Two large bronze-coloured statues stand garlanded with thick bands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and pink and red flowers, outdoors beneath green trees. The left figure wears a golden turban, white embroidered garment and gold necklaces, with the right hand raised in blessing. The right figure wears a crown, a red blouse, a blue and gold skirt, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style chain, holding a small object in one hand. Floral garlands also hang from the structure above, and a blue plastic crate is visible at the right edge. The statues are depictions, not living people.2006-10-10October 23 20062006-10-23Night procession of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a golden ratha, garlanded with yellow and white flower strands. The male figure wears a white dhoti with red-and-gold border and a white head cloth, holding a hand in blessing; the female figure wears a red sari with gold border and a heavy beaded necklace, with a crown. The ratha has ornate gold carved pillars and a lotus-rosette panel; a dancing Nataraja-style relief is on the right pillar. Dark sky behind, red-and-gold lettering along the lower edge of the float. No physical people are visible.2006-10-09October 20 20062006-10-20Two golden metal processional deity murtis stand side by side on a ratha or procession platform, each draped in white and blue cloth and heavily garlanded with white jasmine and red flower strings. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a brown-and-gold turban-like headdress, a gold and lace-patterned collar, and raises its right hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a blue garment, an elaborate jewelled gold necklace and a crown decorated with coloured stones and flowers, holding a sceptre-like emblem. A red curtain and carved wooden panels form the backdrop.2006-10-31Close upward view of two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side beneath an ornate gilded arch under a stone ceiling. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a dark velvet choli with gold-embroidered trim, a jewelled belt, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a cream and gold silk garment, layered gold necklaces and a black crown with gold ornaments, holding a gold ritual implement. Both are decorated with multicoloured floral garlands in green, yellow, pink, maroon and white. Statues, not living people.2008-02-23