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A 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.

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October 19 20062006-10-19Photograph 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.2006-10-19A 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.2006-10-19October 24 20062006-10-24October 24 20062006-10-24October 19 20062006-10-19Two bronze metal deity murtis stand side by side on a green cloth-draped base, both heavily adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, pink and red flowers and white jasmine strands. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment, a white turban, a silver-embellished chest ornament and a gold neck piece, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a red sari, a silver necklace and a crown-like headdress decorated with flowers, holding a hand in a similar gesture. A red curtain and carved golden arches frame the shrine. A pooja or kalasha-like brass object sits in front, and the scene looks like a temple festival decoration. No living people are visible.2006-10-14Night 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.2006-10-20October 24 20062006-10-24A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of a saint and a goddess, decorated with heavy garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and pink and red flowers. The left figure wears a white and gold-bordered turban and a white cloth with a gold necklace, hands raised in anjali mudra. The right figure wears a crown, silver and gold necklaces and a red cloth, with a hand raised. A small deity figure sits in a gold prabhavali at the base, a green cloth covers the pedestal, and a bronze kalasha sits at the lower left. A devotee in white dhoti and shirt is partly visible at the lower left and another at the right edge. Statues are shown, not the living people.2006-10-14Night 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.2006-10-14Two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on a gold-draped throne in a temple shrine, heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink and red flower strands and green and yellow marigold garlands. The figure on the left wears a white cloth wrapped over the head, a red bindi and a raised hand gesture; the figure on the right wears a crown, layered ornate jewellery and a teal green silk sari with gold border. A red curtain and gilded pillars frame the shrine, with flower offerings in the foreground and a small digital clock to the right. No physical people are present.2006-10-24