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Outdoor procession photo of two golden metal deity murti seated side by side on a decorated ratha-style float on a town street. The left figure wears a white dhoti, a golden necklace and an orange-and-yellow floral garland, with a raised hand in abhaya mudra. The right figure wears a red saree, layered silver and gold necklaces, a crown, and holds a small object in one hand. Both are draped in thick garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, with a green cloth beneath them and a brass bowl of offerings at the base. Behind are shopfronts, a palm tree, parked motorcycles and tyres. A date stamp in the corner reads 14.10.2006.

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Two golden metal deity murti are seated side by side on a decorated ratha/procession platform on a street. The left figure, a male deity, wears a white dhoti, a gold-bordered white shawl, gold necklaces and a white beaded garland, and holds one hand raised in a blessing gesture. The right figure, a female deity, wears a red sari with gold border, layered gold and white necklaces, earrings and a jewelled crown, and holds a hand raised with a lotus-like gesture. Both are draped with long garlands of yellow marigold, red roses and white jasmine. The green cloth-covered base is ornate. Behind them a red cloth backdrop, a street with parked motorcycles, shops, a cow and a few people appear in the background. This is a procession of the deities of Sri Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari.2006-10-13October 24 20062006-10-24Two golden metal murti statues stand under a gilded temple canopy, heavily garlanded with white jasmine, yellow marigold and red flower strands. The left figure wears a golden turban and a white shawl with gold border and a lace-like collar; the right figure wears a jewelled crown, ornate silver-white necklaces and a red garment, holding a hand raised in blessing. A white flower rests in one palm. Behind them a sign reads INTERNET BROWSING beside a parked motorcycle and a street with houses.2006-10-10October 22 20062006-10-22Two 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.2006-10-16Two 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 20 20062006-10-20Two gilded processional deity murtis seated side by side on a golden ratha-style palanquin inside an ornate carved golden canopy, decorated with thick garlands of white jasmine, red roses, yellow flowers and green leaves. The murti on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth, a tall pleated golden headdress and a white embroidered ornament; the one on the right wears an orange-red silk sari, a jewelled crown, a red bindi and layered silver and gold necklaces. Street scene behind with a rocky hill, auto-rickshaws and a passerby.2006-10-25Outdoor photo of a ratha procession float carrying two gilded metal deity murtis, a male figure on the left and a female figure on the right, both wrapped in yellow, white and red garlands and floral strands. The male figure wears a white dhoti, a tall decorated crown and a stacked jewelled necklace, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a crown with multicoloured flowers, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace and a maroon garment with a blue cloth. A canopy of flower garlands hangs overhead, and a painted blue inscription runs across the wooden structure behind them. Sunlit street and trees are visible at the right edge. No living people are visible in the frame.2006-11-01October 14 20062006-10-14Photograph 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.2006-11-03A photograph of a procession vehicle carrying two golden metal deity murtis seated on a throne-like pedestal, the figures of Sri Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari as named in the page excerpt. The male deity wears a white dhoti, a gold-bordered shawl, a crown of flowers and multicoloured blossoms, and a heavy silver and gold necklace; his raised hand shows an abhaya-like gesture. The female deity wears a blue silk blouse and white skirt with layered silver and gold jewellery, an ornate crown, and a green stone pendant. Both are garlanded with yellow marigold and red flower garlands. A small deity figure and heaps of white, yellow and pink flowers lie at their feet on a yellow cloth, and a silver plate sits nearby. The golden canopy of the ratha overhead is hung with white jasmine garlands, and street trees and a parked motorcycle are visible behind. No living people are the main subject; a man in white stands at the left edge.2006-11-01