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Close view of two gilded metal deity murti heads on a procession ratha, draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds, pink roses and red flowers. The left figure wears a cream shawl and a red kumkum dot; the right figure wears a crown beneath flower garlands. Green leaves and a carved wooden canopy frame the scene. Photo from a Kodikkan ratha yatra procession.

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October 15 20062006-10-15October 15 20062006-10-15Close-up photograph of two polished bronze-gold statues of a male and a female deity, decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, pink and white jasmine and red flowers. The male figure wears a cream and gold cloth wrap and a golden crown, the female figure wears a red and silver embroidered garment, and both have red kumkum dots on their foreheads. A bronze hand in abhaya mudra appears at the left edge, and a red curtain and wooden canopy frame the scene. Background shows green foliage and a sunlit building. These are murti statues, not people, so no physical people are present.2006-10-15October 16 20062006-10-16Two golden metal deity murti are displayed under a canopy heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink roses, white jasmine and green leaves, for a procession. The left figure, wearing a gold-and-cream turban and a white dhoti with a gold border, raises one hand in abhaya gesture while holding a small white flower garland. The right figure wears a red and green silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, and holds a white garland. A white and pink flower bouquet sits in front of the figures on a decorated platform. The statues are idols, not living people, and a bicycle is visible at the left edge of the frame.2006-10-16Two golden metal murti statues of a male and female deity are decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, pink and red flowers, and green leaves for a procession or ritual setting. The male figure wears a cream and gold turban-like cloth, white lace-patterned chest ornament, layered gold necklaces and white lace earrings, with his right hand raised in blessing. The female figure wears a red blouse, a white lace-patterned chest piece, gold necklaces and a tall crown with flowers, holding a staff. A printed date stamp reads 15.10.2006 at lower right. These are statues, not physically present people.2006-10-15October 14 20062006-10-14October 15 20062006-10-15Two bronze deity murtis stand side by side in a shrine, heavily garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands and white jasmine. The figure on the left wears a light grey-beige turban, white jewelled armour-like chest ornament, gold necklace and ornate white earrings, its right hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a gold and white necklace with a jewelled pendant and gold beaded collar, and a golden crown ornament. A small brass figure stands between them, and green leaves frame the left edge. A date stamp reads 15.10.2006. No physical people are visible.2006-10-15October 20 20062006-10-20A 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.2006-10-14October 10 20062006-10-10