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Two life-size metal murti figures are seated side by side on an orange cloth draped over a golden-framed shrine with ornate repoussé scrollwork. The figure on the left wears an orange crown, a silver-toned ornamented necklace, a striped maroon dhoti and holds a raised hand; the figure on the right wears a silver crown, layered jeweled necklaces, an orange garment and a green sash. Both are adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, orange and white flowers and purple blossoms. A red backdrop and a partly visible banner with Tamil script surround the shrine, with a white-clad person at the far left edge and a plain stage table below.

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Two metal deity murtis stand side by side in a gilded arched shrine, decorated with fresh flower garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and white and silver ornamental necklaces. The left figure wears a tall orange-and-gold crown, holds a trident-like staff, and is dressed in striped maroon and gold cloth. The right figure wears a jewelled crown and an orange skirt, holds a green-and-gold staff, and has layered silver jewellery. Orange cloth drapes below them over a red backdrop, with a small offering plate in front. At the right edge, a partly visible man in white ritual cloth stands near the shrine.2012-04-06April 06 20122012-04-06April 27 20122012-04-27April 06 20122012-04-06Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side, adorned with silver-toned jewelled necklaces, jewelled crowns and dense garlands of marigolds, roses, white jasmine and purple globe amaranth. The male figure on the left wears an orange turban and a maroon-and-gold striped dhoti, raising one hand in abhaya mudra and holding a spear. The female figure on the right wears an orange silk sari with gold border and holds a green peacock-shaped ornament. In front, a silver kalasha with mango leaves sits among flower garlands and yellow coconut-like offerings on an orange cloth. No living people are visible.2012-04-06Close-up of two gilded metal deity murti figures dressed in saffron-orange garments, adorned with jeweled necklaces, earrings, rudraksha mala and a silver trident-like staff at left. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown and tilak, and a parrot perches near the right figure's hand. Both stand before a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands, green foliage and a gold-framed arch. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-12-27A photograph of a processional palanquin on a stage holding two painted deity murtis standing in a gold-framed arched shrine. The left figure wears an orange and yellow striped dhoti, a tall crown, a white and gold garland and a red-orange shawl, and holds a trident-like staff. The right figure wears an orange sari, a crown, layered beaded garlands and a green ribbon. Both stand against a deep red drape on a gold-carved base. Behind them a blue backdrop shows a printed sepia image of a gopuram temple tower beside a banner, and orange stanchions frame the stage. No physical people are visible.2012-04-06Two gleaming metal murti figures of deities stand side by side against a backdrop of gold and orange brocade. The left figure wears a red and orange turban with a jewelled crown ornament, a raised right hand inlaid with coloured stones, and layered gold and beaded necklaces. The right figure has long black hair with a crown and white flower garland, holds a gold staff topped by a green parrot, and wears heavy jewelled necklaces and a gold-brown sari. Both are draped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands.2011-10-13Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity pair sit side by side in a shrine decorated with yellow and magenta marigold garlands and green foliage. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange robes, holds a trident in one hand, and wears a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, orange sari-style robes, layered pearl and gold necklaces and large earrings, and holds a small green parrot on a raised hand. A gold-framed arch with floral carvings frames the top. No living people are visible.2010-12-31A photograph of two metal deity murtis standing side by side in a gilded arched shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a silver-and-gem necklace, a brown and gold dhoti, and holds a trident and raised hand. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, layered silver and gem necklaces, and an orange sari, holding a green and gold object. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers, and orange silk cloth covers the base. Red fabric forms the backdrop.2012-04-06Two painted deity murti stand side by side in a gilded arched shrine against a bright orange silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, large ornate jewelled necklaces, white and gold dhoti-like drapery and a green-and-gold shawl, and holds a ceremonial staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and green ornamented necklace, and a green and gold shawl. Both are garlanded with white flower strands and red blossoms, with marigold offerings arranged at their base. No living people are visible.2013-03-08May 05 20122012-05-05 +1 copies