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A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis seated on a decorated ratha chariot canopy. The left figure wears a white garment with gold borders and a gold necklace; the right figure wears a red sari-like cloth, gold ornaments and a crown. Both are garlanded with marigold and jasmine strands. In front, a small silver-framed deity murti sits amid yellow flower petals, fruit, a small silver pyramidal vessel and a kalasha-like lamp, with a potted plant on the right. The platform is covered in red cloth. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a pair of golden metal murti seated on a red cushioned dais under an ornate golden temple canopy. The left figure wears a white dhoti, a white and red headcloth, and jewelled chest ornaments, with a raised hand and a ceremonial staff; the right figure wears a turquoise sari-style garment, a crown and jewelled ornaments. Both are draped with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine. In front stands a smaller silver-framed white-clad figure garlanded in flowers, with a brass kalasha-style vessel, a bell and floral offerings on a tray. A red painted sign above reads in Tamil script, with a red curtain behind. No living people are visible.2008-11-11 +1 copiesPhotograph of a processional metal utsava murti of a seated deity pair on a red and gold throne inside a gilded shrine canopy, draped with white, red and yellow flower garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti, a white cloth wrapped on the head, and a gold-embroidered necklace; the female figure wears a green silk blouse, red skirt and jewelled necklaces. A small bronze figure in a purple garment sits in front, with a brass kalasha-like vessel and oil lamps to the left. A banner reads Sri Anandeswari and Sri Anandeswarar above. No living people are visible.2008-11-11Golden metal utsava murti of a deity couple seated on a decorated palanquin-style throne within an ornate golden shrine structure, carried for a Ratha yatra procession. The male figure wears a white dhoti and a white shawl, holds a trident in one hand, and has gold necklaces; the female figure wears a red sari with a blue border, a crown, silver and gold necklaces, and holds a lotus-like emblem. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. Green cloth covers the base, with brass vessels and a kalasha-style pot with flowers in front, and a palm tree behind. The figures are statues, so no physical people are counted. A person in white sits at the right edge.2006-10-09A golden metal murti of a seated deity pair, a male figure with a white turban and a female figure with a gold crown, is decorated with thick garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold, red roses and pink flowers. The male figure raises a hand in abhaya gesture and wears a white dhoti and an ornate white-and-gold necklace. The female figure wears a green silk saree with gold zari. They sit within a gilded temple chariot framework with carved golden pillars and a red cloth backdrop, on a street with trees and buildings behind. This depicts the deity murtis of a ratha yatra procession, with no physical people in the foreground.2006-10-24October 13 20062006-10-13A photograph of two gilded statues seated on a golden throne, heavily garlanded with marigolds, jasmine and pink flower strands. The left figure wears a white dhoti and white shawl with gold borders, a bindi, layered silver and gold necklaces and gilded earrings, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The right figure wears a deep red silk garment, a crown, layered silver and gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a ritual object in the raised hand. Both are murti statues, not living people, and the arrangement suggests a temple sanctum or shrine display.2006-10-21Photograph of a gilded ceremonial pair of metal murtis seated on a red-draped throne-like platform in a temple-style canopy with carved golden pillars. The seated figure on the left wears a white dhoti and a white and red cloth draped over the head, with a multi-armed form and gold jewelry. The figure on the right wears a turquoise sari, a silver crown and silver necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, red, pink and white flower garlands. In front stands a small white-robed figure and a silver bull mount, with flower offerings on brass plates. No physical people are visible beyond the statues.2008-11-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti pair standing on a raised golden shrine platform at dusk, with a blue sky visible above. The two figures are draped in garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers and wear gold necklaces and crowns. The taller figure on the left wears a white and gold dhoti and a cloth over the head, and the figure on the right wears a red and green sari. Small brass lamps and a kalasha-like brass vessel stand at the base, with a decorated gold arch behind and a purple silk curtain at the right edge. Carved ganesha and figure reliefs decorate the pillars of the shrine.2006-09-24Photograph 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.2006-11-03Photograph of two metal murti statues seated side by side on a green cloth-draped platform inside an ornate golden shrine canopy with a red backdrop. The left figure is a gold-toned seated figure in white robes with a shawl draped over the head, wearing pink and white jasmine garlands, a heavy beaded necklace and earrings. The right figure wears a red and gold sari, a tall crown with yellow marigold garland, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a white shawl with gold border. Both are garlanded with pink, white and green leaf garlands. In front, a small deity murti in a decorated arch is surrounded by pink and red flower garlands, with marigolds, rose petals and a brass lamp on the floor.Two gilded deity murti stand in a golden shrine niche, heavily garlanded with multicoloured marigold and flower garlands in yellow, red, green and white. The left figure, a male deity with a tall crown and turban-like headwear, wears layered gold necklaces and raises one hand in blessing. The right figure wears a red and gold sari-style garment, a gold crown and a gold necklace. A small brass kalasha stands in front, beside an ornate gold frame holding a small deity image and a brass lamp stand. Gold-painted carved pillars frame the niche, with a carved Ganesha relief at lower left and a dim yellow-lit backdrop.2006-09-23A photograph of two golden deity murti seated on a raised platform inside an ornate golden canopy. The figure on the left wears a white turban and white dhoti with a gold necklace and a garland of pink flowers and white jasmine. The figure on the right wears a green sari with gold border, silver and gold necklaces, earrings and a crown, with a pink flower garland. Both are shown raising hands in blessing. Fresh white flower strands hang below, and a small framed picture sits at the platform's edge.2006-10-22