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Two gilded metal processional deity figures, a male and a female, stand side by side in a dimly lit shrine, heavily adorned with white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold and deep red rose garlands, and leaf wreaths. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a brown-and-white headcloth, a silver-embellished jewelled necklace and a pink lotus in one hand; the female figure wears a jewelled silver necklace and a tall crown decorated with multicoloured stones and flowers. A small figure stands in front at the base, and a bright lamp glows at the left edge. Scattered flower petals cover the floor in front of the deities.

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October 10 20062006-10-10November 04 20062006-11-04Two metal deity murti stand side by side, heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands, yellow marigolds and dark red flowers. The figure on the left has a raised hand with a red flower, a golden turban-style cloth, a silver-embellished necklace and a sacred bindi. The figure on the right wears a crown, silver and gold necklaces and holds a white flower. Both are decorated with floral arches framing their heads. The setting is a dim temple shrine with ornate golden fittings behind them. No physical people are visible.2006-10-10A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues in a temple setting, heavily garlanded with white jasmine and yellow and red flower strands. The statue on the left wears a white turban with a red tilak, silver necklaces and a gold chain, raising one hand in a blessing gesture with a red flower in it. The statue on the right wears a silver crown and silver jewellery and holds a flower, with a green cloth draped at its base. A small figure stands in front beneath a garland arch, and plastic bags and a red cloth sit at the lower left. The surrounding pillar is ornately carved and gilded. No physical people are visible.2006-10-10Two metal murti statues in a temple at night, decorated with heavy white jasmine garlands woven with yellow and red flowers. The left figure holds a red flower in an open-palm mudra and wears a silver-and-gold necklace and a striped head covering; the right figure wears a crown-like headdress and a silver necklace, holding a white flower. Both are silver-toned statues, not living people, lit by a bright light above. Carved temple pillars frame the scene.2006-10-10November 05 20062006-11-05Night photograph of two golden metal processional deity murtis, male and female, decorated for a procession. Both wear tall flower-decorated crowns in pink, white and purple, and are draped with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red and magenta blossoms and white jasmine. The male figure holds a raised hand and wears a white cloth and ornate silver-gold necklaces; the female figure wears an orange-brown garment and jewelled collar. A small golden deity figure stands at their base amid flower heaps, and a bright light glows above. Partial Tamil text appears on the wall. Statues only, no physical people visible.2006-11-05November 05 20062006-11-05October 09 20062006-10-09October 09 20062006-10-09Two gilded deity murtis stand side by side in a temple shrine, heavily decorated with garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers, and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a cream-yellow turban and holds a hand raised in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a red-and-silver ornate necklace. Pink flowers adorn their heads, a trident hangs on the left, and carved golden temple pillars frame the scene. The setting suggests a homa or puja context, though no people are visible.2006-09-30A 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.2006-09-24