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A photograph of two bronze deity murtis, Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, heavily decorated with white, yellow, pink and magenta flower garlands and green leaf strands. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border, holds a trident-like staff and displays a raised hand; the figure on the right wears a crown and ornate silver-toned necklaces with a red bindi. A small brass plate with offerings sits in the foreground, and a small lamp is visible at the right edge. No living people are visible apart from a seated figure's white-clad legs at left.

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October 19 20062006-10-19A photograph of two gold-toned metal deity murtis of a male and female pair, heavily decorated with garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds, pink and red blossoms and green leaves. The male figure wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold-bordered white headcloth and a white embroidered garment with a gold necklace; the female figure wears a red-and-white outfit with a small red forehead mark and a jewelled crown. Both stand within a gilded wooden shrine with red drapes, and a green silk cloth covers the base. A partial orange-robed figure is visible at the lower right edge. The murtis are the main subject; a deity form is not clearly named.2006-10-19October 19 20062006-10-19Night photo of two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine, heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, white jasmine and magenta flowers. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth and a white turban, holds one hand raised in blessing, and has a gold necklace and layered jewellery. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, ornate silver-toned necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A golden canopy and red cloth frame the shrine. A person in white clothing stands at the right edge, partially visible. A kumkum mark is visible on the foreheads.2006-10-14October 24 20062006-10-24October 24 20062006-10-24Photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis, a male and a female figure, adorned with thick garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold, red and pink flowers and green leaves. The male figure wears a white dhoti-style garment with a white turban and gold border, and the female figure wears a red and gold sari with a green lower cloth, both with tilak marks on their foreheads. Ornate gold-toned columns and a pillared shrine frame the scene in a temple setting, with a light fixture overhead.2006-10-19Photograph of two silver-toned deity murtis, a male and female pair, decorated with thick garlands of white jasmine, pink and yellow flowers and green leaves. The male figure wears a white cloth wrap on his head and holds a raised hand; the female figure wears a green cloth. Offerings of flowers and a small lamp sit at the base on a golden-yellow stand, with red curtains behind. A partial figure in a brown-orange garment stands at the left edge, with a white cloth draped over a ledge.2006-10-24A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a gold-coloured pedestal, decorated with fresh garlands of yellow, red, magenta and white flowers and green leaves. The murti on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold borders, a white head covering, a silver-and-gold necklace and a gold kalasha-shaped headdress, one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The murti on the right wears a red sari, a silver crown, layered silver and gold necklaces and a holding a gold implement in one hand. A flame burns in a lamp at the upper left, with a person's arm partly visible at the edge. The scene reflects puja decoration for the Kaali worship.2006-10-21October 28 20062006-10-28Night photograph of two processional deity murtis decorated for a ratha procession. On the left, a silver-coloured murti of a seated male figure wears a white dhoti and white cloth draped over the head, with gold and silver necklaces and a raised blessing hand. Beside it, a silver murti with a crown and a yellow-orange silk garment wears layered gold and silver ornaments. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow, white, red, magenta and purple flowers, and the palanquin is trimmed with green cloth. The statues are the only figures present; no living people are visible.2006-10-20Photograph of two silver-finished deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne, heavily adorned with garlands of white jasmine, purple and pink flowers, green leaves and marigolds. The male murti wears a white cloth with a gold border and raises one hand in abhaya mudra; the female murti wears a red and gold sari and a crown with jewelled ornaments. A large garland of green limes hangs from the left side, petals are scattered on the floor, and a small oil lamp stands at the lower right. A bright light and a second garlanded figure appear in the background. No living people are visible.2006-10-28