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Photograph of two golden metal murti figures under a temple canopy, garlanded with orange and yellow marigolds and white flowers. The foreground figure wears a tall ornate golden crown with jewelled ornaments and a pink-and-white decorated earring; a second figure beside it wears a white cloth with gold border and a golden chest adornment. Open fields and palm trees lie beyond the roof edge, with a ritual metal implement hanging among the garlands at left. Watermarked image is a photograph of deity murtis, with no living people visible.

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Two gilded processional murtis under an open ratha canopy, photographed in daylight against a flat green field with palm trees. The left figure is a male deity-form in a white dhoti-style cloth and gold-bordered shawl with gold necklaces and a garland of white flowers; a gold-plated crown-shaped headdress sits on its head. The right figure is a larger gilded deity murti with an ornate golden crown, pearl and red-stone jewelry, and a silver-white garland. Orange and yellow marigold garlands and a green leafy garland hang along the canopy pillar, beside a brass staff-like rod with a round metal finial. Printed copyright text and a date stamp overlay the lower right corner of the image.2006-10-27Close-up photograph of two large gilded metal deity murtis on a procession setting, viewed from a low angle. The left murti wears a white dhoti with broad gold borders, a gold crown with ornate filigree, and a gold-embroidered jewelled garment, with a rudraksha-like garland absent; the right murti wears a tall ornate gold crown set with red and green stones, a green-and-diamond ear ornament, and a pink brocade garment with gold patterns. A blue cloth backdrop and a gold ceremonial ornament appear behind them, with a wooden canopy above. No physical people are visible.2006-10-28Close view of two golden statues on a procession ratha during a Kodikkan Ratha Yatra in Madurai. The left figure is a gilded statue wearing a white turban with a gold border, white and gold garments, a studded red and white ornate earring, and a heavy beaded necklace; a red bindi marks the forehead. To the right, a golden statue with a tall crown and a jeweled tiara wears a pearl-studded collar, a gold necklace and a red garment, with a kumkum mark on the forehead. Both are garlanded with white jasmine strands and red and yellow flowers. A golden flame-shaped hand ornament and a blue cloth sit between them, with trees and buildings in the hazy background. These are statues of deities, not living people.2006-10-23Close photo of two gilded metal deity murtis on a ratha, a processional chariot, decorated with orange, yellow and white flower garlands and white and jewelled ornaments. The foreground figure wears a tall ornate crown and a jewelled earring, with a gold necklace; the second figure wears a white cloth and gold trim. A brass staff with a round finial stands at left. A dusty field and palm trees show through the open side of the chariot. Dated 27 10 2006 in red digital text at bottom right.2006-10-27October 09 20062006-10-09A photograph of two golden deity murtis in a gilded shrine niche at a hillside temple, draped with garlands of yellow, white and red flowers. The figure on the left wears a red and white cloth and a crown-like headdress; the figure on the right wears a teal green garment and a jeweled crown, with a brass lamp or ritual vessel at the base. Gilded pillars frame the shrine, an orange flag hangs at the left edge, and green trees and rocky hill slopes appear beyond the open side. No physical people are visible in the frame.2008-11-11 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20112011-01-01October 26 20062006-10-26October 09 20062006-10-09June 23 20092009-06-23Close view of two golden processional murti of deities, Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, mounted on a wooden ratha or palanquin and draped in white garlands of jasmine with red roses and green leaves. The figures wear gold crowns, jeweled earrings and ornate jeweled necklaces; the male figure has a white turban and holds a damaru-like ritual object, the female figure has a raised hand. A white building with balconies and a paved courtyard appear behind, with a partly visible person in orange at the left edge.2006-10-12Close-up photograph of two gleaming gold-plated metal deity murtis in a temple shrine, shown from the side. The figure on the left has a tall conical crown with a jeweled band and a shaped crest; the figure on the right wears a tall ridged crown. Both have polished golden faces and white and gold dhoti-style cloth draped over their shoulders. A human hand with a dark skin tone reaches up to touch or adjust the head of the figure on the left. A brass lamp-stand with a curved stem stands in the foreground beside a red curtain and a window with bright daylight. Red and green stone ornaments are visible on the right figure's shoulder. Dated 28 10 2006 in red digits in the corner.2006-10-28