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Close view of two golden metal processional murtis on a ratha during a procession. The figure on the left is a gold-toned deity murti with a white and gold-bordered cloth wrap over its head and shoulders, wearing an ornate jewelled collar and holding a gold hand raised in blessing. Beside it, a second golden murti wears a tall crown adorned with white jasmine garlands, coloured flowers and a jewelled ornament, and holds a gold staff. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and pink blooms. Behind them, a white building and hanging green garlands are visible under a canopy. Statues are depicted as murtis, not people.

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October 31 20062006-10-31Two golden metal processional deity murtis stand side by side on a ratha or procession platform, each draped in white and blue cloth and heavily garlanded with white jasmine and red flower strings. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a brown-and-gold turban-like headdress, a gold and lace-patterned collar, and raises its right hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a blue garment, an elaborate jewelled gold necklace and a crown decorated with coloured stones and flowers, holding a sceptre-like emblem. A red curtain and carved wooden panels form the backdrop.2006-10-31November 01 20062006-11-01Photograph of two gilded metal statues of a male and a female deity murti, garlanded heavily with yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine, with flowers in their crowns. The figure on the left, in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border, has its hands folded in anjali mudra. The female figure on the right wears a blue cloth and a jewelled ornament. Gold necklaces and bangles are visible. The statues are set in a temple hall with wooden ceilings. A mark in the corner reads 31 Oct, consistent with a ratha yatra procession of deity images.2006-10-31A photograph of two processional metal deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated ratha or palanquin, heavily adorned with white jasmine and marigold garlands, red and pink flowers, and gold and silver ornaments. The left figure wears a white dhoti with a maroon border and has a raised hand in abhaya gesture; the right figure wears a blue garment. Smaller figures and a flower-decorated shrine sit in front, with a brass lamp tray and offerings on the wooden floor. No physical people are visible.2006-10-31October 31 20062006-10-31Golden metal deity murti of Sri Nithyanandeshwara, the male form, seated on a festival procession vehicle draped with yellow and white marigold garlands and red and pink flower garlands. The figure wears a white cloth wrapped around the head and holds a ceremonial implement in one hand, while the other hand is raised. Beside it, a golden murti of Nithyanandeshwari wears a crown decorated with flowers and jewelled gold ornaments, with a pink flower in her hand. The garlanded deities are shown in a Kodikkan Ratha Yatra procession in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. No living people are visible.2006-11-01October 31 20062006-10-31October 30 20062006-10-30October 31 20062006-10-31Two golden metal murti of a deity pair are seated side by side on a wooden palanquin for a procession. Both are heavily decorated with white and yellow jasmine-style garlands, red and orange blossoms, and green leaf garlands. The figure on the left has a white dhoti and a silver-and-gold necklace, its raised hand holding a red flower. The figure on the right wears a blue silk garment, silver necklaces, and a crown of flowers, and holds a trident-like staff. A pink flower-covered base sits in front. No living people are visible; the scene shows a ratha procession of the deities Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari at a street-side temple setting with a road and vehicles behind.2006-10-31October 31 20062006-10-31