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A photograph of a decorated shrine canopy with carved sandstone-coloured pillars and a carved lintel, sheltering two statues of deities draped in garlands of pink, red, yellow and white flowers. The seated figures wear gold necklaces, one with a golden crown and jewelled ornaments, and a green cloth covers the base. Brass lamps, flower trays and plates sit in front, with two black speakers on either side. To the right, a printed portrait in a frame labelled with Tamil text shows a smiling bearded man in a blue jacket with white collar and rudraksha beads. Outdoor trees and an orange flag appear behind the shrine.

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A photograph of an ornate golden shrine canopy on a procession float, decorated with garlands of white, pink, yellow and red flowers. Two statues stand inside: a male deity murti with a turban-like headpiece, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a green lower cloth, and a female deity murti wearing a gold necklace and a red garment beside him. Both are garlanded in pink, yellow and red flowers. Black speakers sit at the base, palm fronds and trees surround the structure, and a sign above reads in Tamil script. No physical people are visible.2006-10-16October 15 20062006-10-15October 16 20062006-10-16October 23 20062006-10-23A photograph of a decorated outdoor shrine with a golden arched canopy draped in pink, white and orange flower garlands. Inside stand two life-size golden-brown statues of a deity pair seated side by side: the male figure wears a white dhoti, a crown with a red and blue ornament, and a multi-strand gold necklace, while the female figure wears a red-orange sari, a crown and red-flower garlands. Orange-yellow marigold garlands hang from the canopy pillars, and orange flags flank the shrine. A small Ganesha relief appears on the pillar base. Two framed portraits of a smiling person in white head covering stand at the sides of the shrine, with a black speaker box in front. Text is printed on the canopy and a sign above the statues.2006-11-03Outdoor photograph of two festival utsava murtis on a golden-painted shrine platform, with a Tamil-inscribed plaque above. The two figures sit side by side, draped in thick garlands of yellow, pink and red flowers and gold jewellery. Their hands are raised in blessing. Steel pots filled with greenery, white flowers, coconut and offerings line the platform front, with flower plates and coconuts in the foreground. Black speakers flank the shrine and a white-clad attendant sits at the right edge. No readable person is clearly identifiable as a physical a person depiction.2006-10-16October 15 20062006-10-15A photograph of a ceremonial procession shrine (ratha) at Pondicherry during the Kodikkan Ratha Yatra. Two deity murtis of a male and female form stand under a gilded canopy, garlanded with yellow, pink and red flower strands, wearing gold and silver necklaces and crowns. Rows of copper vessels holding green leaves, white flowers and coconuts sit in front, with a hand reaching into the lower frame. Two black speakers flank the shrine, and a gold-lettered inscription is visible above the canopy. No living people are clearly visible apart from a partial figure in white at the right edge and a hand at the bottom left.2006-10-16October 28 20062006-10-28Outdoor photo of a gilded temple-style ratha/palanquin shrine on a flatbed platform, holding two deity murti figures garlanded with pink, red and white flower chains. A white-robed attendant kneels at the base with hands together, and a brass oil lamp and flower offering sit in front. Two orange flags with a blue emblem flank the shrine, and large portrait posters of a smiling figure in a white turban stand at each side, one wearing a dark coat. A black speaker is on each side of the platform. Trees and a pale sky are behind.2006-10-23October 09 20062006-10-09Outdoor photo of a golden processional shrine holding two bronze deity murtis, a male and a female figure, adorned with thick garlands of yellow, pink, red and white flowers. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a gold necklace and a headdress, and raises one hand in blessing; the female figure wears a red garment and layered silver and gold jewellery with a crown. In front, metal kalasha pots holding green leaves and coconuts sit on a table with flower offerings. A green sky and trees appear behind.2006-10-16