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Two golden murti statues seated side by side on a golden throne-like palanquin are garlanded with a floral arch of red, pink, white and yellow flowers. The left figure wears a white dhoti with a golden-yellow border, a yellow turban-like headwrap, a white beaded chest ornament and multiple gold necklaces, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The right figure wears a red sari with gold motifs, an ornate crown, layered gold and white necklaces, and holds a ceremonial object. Red drapes hang behind them. Two women and a small child stand at the right edge near a thatched roof and palm trees, observing the procession. The date stamp 16.10.2006 appears in the lower right.

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October 16 20062006-10-16Outdoor procession scene showing two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated palanquin-style platform, heavily garlanded with bands of yellow, pink, red and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a golden-brown head cloth, gold necklaces and a raised right hand in blessing; the figure on the right wears a crown, large earrings, white and gold necklaces and a red and gold garment. Behind them, ornate carved pillars of the ratha frame are visible, with trees and a few standing devotees in white and purple clothing at the edge of the frame, some watching and some partially cropped at the right. A cloth draped over the platform's front and a green cloth below suggest a temple-style street procession.2006-10-16October 20 20062006-10-20October 27 20062006-10-27Two golden metal deity murti are displayed under a canopy heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink roses, white jasmine and green leaves, for a procession. The left figure, wearing a gold-and-cream turban and a white dhoti with a gold border, raises one hand in abhaya gesture while holding a small white flower garland. The right figure wears a red and green silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, and holds a white garland. A white and pink flower bouquet sits in front of the figures on a decorated platform. The statues are idols, not living people, and a bicycle is visible at the left edge of the frame.2006-10-16Golden metal statues of a seated deity pair on a procession-style ratha, decorated with long garlands of yellow and pink-red flowers. The figure on the left is male, with a golden face, white and gold dhoti and a white shawl over gold ornaments, holding a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right is female, wearing a red sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, a crown and a gold-trimmed bindi. Both sit on a green cloth draped over the platform. At lower right a bald elderly man in white cloth sits beside the ratha. A small figure in floral garland sits below the deities. Palm trees and a white wall frame the outdoor setting.2006-10-16October 16 20062006-10-16October 10 20062006-10-10Two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a golden plinth on a festival float, draped with marigold, red and white flower garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold border and gold necklaces, one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The female figure wears a green silk sari with red border, heavy gold and white jewellery, a crown and earrings, holding a lotus-like object. A small golden figure stands at the base amid scattered flowers. Behind is a red curtain and a gold-painted canopy with a Tamil banner above.2006-10-27October 16 20062006-10-16October 15 20062006-10-15Golden 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.2006-10-09