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Close 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.

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