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Two large statues are seated side by side on a golden-draped platform, decorated with long garlands of orange marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. The male figure, on the left, is painted metallic silver-bronze, wears a white dhoti with gold border, a white head cloth, and a rudraksha-style necklace, with one hand raised holding a ceremonial object. The female figure, on the right, wears a teal and magenta silk sari, an ornate silver crown and heavy silver necklaces, and holds a pink flower. Floral offerings surround the base. Statues are not physical people, so the scene has no living attendees visible.

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Two silver-toned deity murti seated side by side on a golden-yellow draped throne inside an ornate golden-hued shrine with carved pillars. The male figure wears a white cloth on his head, white dhoti, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a garland; he raises a hand in blessing. The female figure wears a crown, heavy gold jewellery, a teal and pink sari and garlands. In front, a small shivalinga-like object and marigold garlands rest on a green cloth, with a brass oil lamp to the side. Above them is an inscription in Tamil script naming the pair. Statues only, no living people visible.2006-10-26A night photograph of a seated pair of deity murtis, a male figure in white dhoti and white cloth with a crown-like head covering and a female figure in a teal and gold sari with a jeweled crown, both adorned with layered pearl and gold necklaces. Their hands are raised in blessing gestures. Garlands of orange and yellow marigolds and multicoloured flowers drape over the figures and the pillars, with a flower-decked offering in front. Gold-toned carved pillars frame the scene, with a bright light glowing above. The murtis sit on a peetha or throne-like platform on a decorated stage.2006-10-27A photograph of a metallic utsava murti pair seated on a gold-draped throne in a temple shrine, garlanded with marigolds, jasmine and mixed flowers. The male figure wears a white dhoti and white cloth draped over the head, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a rudraksha-style mala. The female figure wears a teal silk sari with red border, heavy gold jewellery and a crown. Red curtains and gold pillars frame the scene; a small deity figure sits in the flower offerings at the base. No living people are visible.2006-10-27A metal-coloured murti pair seated side by side on an ornate wooden palanquin-style throne against a red curtain. The left figure, a male deity murti, wears a white dhoti with gold border, a white turban, a heavy gold and white beaded necklace and a raised hand in abhaya mudra. The right figure, a female deity murti, wears a teal and pink sari, an elaborate crown, layered gold and silver necklaces and jewelled earrings. Both are garlanded with marigolds, roses and multicoloured flower strands. The setting is dimly lit with a wooden canopy and a dark garment hanging behind.2006-10-27October 27 20062006-10-27Two silver-toned deity murtis are seated side by side and heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink, red, yellow and green flower strands. The left figure wears a white turban-like cloth and raises a hand in blessing; the right figure wears a tall crown, a green silk drape and jewelled necklaces. A partially visible person in a brown shirt stands at the left edge, and a gold pillar with carved ornament frames the right. Incense smoke rises at the top left, and a red curtain hangs behind.2006-10-24Photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis, a male figure in white dhoti and white head cloth with a gold-bordered cloth and a female figure in a teal and magenta silk sari, both adorned with layered gold necklaces and garlands of marigolds, jasmine and pink flowers. The figures sit or stand on a golden-draped platform before a red curtain, with a small figure at the base surrounded by flower heaps.2006-10-27A photograph of two white-and-silver painted deity murtis seated side by side on a green-draped dais inside a temple shrine, heavily garlanded with pink, yellow, purple and green flower strands. The male figure wears a white dhoti and white shawl with gold necklaces and raises one hand in blessing; the female figure wears a golden-yellow sari with layered silver and gold necklaces and a crown. Flower offerings, brass vessels and petals lie at the base of the dais, and a bright light flare sits above the figures. The shrine arch above carries Tamil script. No living people are visible.2006-10-20October 25 20062006-10-25A photograph of two golden statues, both heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers and green leaves. On the left, a golden statue of a shaved-headed male figure wears a white head cloth and white dhoti with gold border, raising one hand in blessing and adorned with layered gold necklaces. On the right, a golden statue of a female deity wears a crown, silver-toned jewelled necklaces and bangles, holds a trident, and is dressed in a red garment. The statues sit on a wooden seat in a dim temple setting. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2006-10-21November 11 20062006-11-11 +1 copiesOctober 24 20062006-10-24