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Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side as the centrepiece of a ceremony, decorated with thick garlands of marigolds, orange flowers, purple grapes-like blossoms and white jasmine. The male figure wears an orange turban and a heavy jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure wears a crown, layered jewelled necklaces and an orange sari with a green sash. Banana leaves and brass offering bowls sit at their feet. Several people in white and orange shirts stand behind them at a stage with a draped backdrop. Visible Tamil script on the backdrop reads 'ஞ்சங்க' partially. The image is a photograph.

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April 06 20122012-04-06 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side, adorned with silver-toned jewelled necklaces, jewelled crowns and dense garlands of marigolds, roses, white jasmine and purple globe amaranth. The male figure on the left wears an orange turban and a maroon-and-gold striped dhoti, raising one hand in abhaya mudra and holding a spear. The female figure on the right wears an orange silk sari with gold border and holds a green peacock-shaped ornament. In front, a silver kalasha with mango leaves sits among flower garlands and yellow coconut-like offerings on an orange cloth. No living people are visible.2012-04-06January 08 20122012-01-08Photograph of a satsang event on a gold-trimmed platform in front of a peach-coloured banner with Tamil script and a faded portrait. Two metal murti statues stand on the platform: the left one wears an orange cloth, white and red garlands and a crown, holding a staff; the right one wears yellow and green garlands with a dark sari-like drape. Behind them, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red garland and ornate gold-coloured clothing sits on a decorated seat, possibly the honoured figure. Several men in white shirts and dark trousers stand around the platform, and a small oil lamp burns at the top right of the banner.2012-01-08Photograph of a crowded outdoor festival scene with devotees standing behind a white barrier. In the foreground on a gold-trimmed palanquin-style base stand two silver-ornamented deity murtis dressed in garlands of yellow and maroon flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange shawl and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a maroon garment. Behind them, a woman with long dark hair in an orange-and-gold garment sits on a flower-decorated seat, and a large portrait of a man with a saffron head covering is printed on the backdrop at top left. Kalasha-like offerings with leaves sit in front of the murtis. Men and women in mixed white, grey and pink clothing crowd the background.2012-01-08Night outdoor photograph of two ornately decorated metal murti statues standing side by side on a raised platform. The figure on the left wears an orange saffron wrap draped over the shoulder, an ornate crown, a dense silver and jewelled necklace, and orange dhoti, holding a trident-like staff and a ceremonial implement. The figure on the right wears a crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a deep maroon garment, and holds a green and gold ceremonial item. Both are encircled by yellow and white flower garlands. Red lights and a street lamp glow in the dark background.2012-01-08May 05 20152015-05-05December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 20 20112011-12-20April 06 20122012-04-06Two metal deity murti statues stand side by side against a dark background, adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white blossoms. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a jeweled collar and a raised hand in abhaya mudra, while the figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown with green and red stones and holds a staff-like object. Both are decorated with rich jewelry and red and yellow flowers.2012-10-14Two golden deity murtis, a male figure in an orange-and-green dress and a female figure in a red and maroon sari, stand side by side on a shrine framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaves. Both wear ornate gold crowns, layered jewelled necklaces and gold armlets; the male figure holds a gold hand-sign and the female figure is adorned with a flower garland. Behind them is a gold ornate arch with draped orange fabric, and petals are scattered on the floor.2013-04-21