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Two gilded metal murti statues stand in a gold-carved shrine niche against a red cloth backdrop, both wrapped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and magenta flowers with green leaves. The left figure, a male deity murti, wears a white cloth headpiece with a red-and-gold band and a red bindi, and holds a raised hand with a lotus-like gesture. The right figure, a female deity murti, wears a tall gold crown, layered silver-toned necklaces, and an orange-red sari. The scene is a temple sanctum decorated for worship, with no physical people visible.

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October 25 20062006-10-25Two golden metal murti of deities, standing side by side in a temple or festival setting, draped in thick garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold, red and green flowers. The figure on the left wears a white and grey cloth wrapped over the head, a gold necklace and a silver chest ornament, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with a flower garland, a gold necklace, and a maroon striped cloth at the waist, with one hand raised. Red curtains and carved wooden architecture frame the background. No physical people are visible.2006-10-10September 23 20062006-09-23October 25 20062006-10-25A 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 22 20062006-10-22Two large metal deity murtis stand under a gold-painted temple canopy at night, garlanded with white jasmine and red, magenta and orange flower strands. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and a white and red headcloth, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a red garment and an ornate crown, with an arm extended outward. Ornamented gold pillars frame the shrine, and a sign above reads the Tamil name of the deities. A green tarp covers part of the left edge. No living people are visible.2006-10-25October 09 20062006-10-09A golden metal utsava murti pair seated on a red velvet-covered wooden seat, draped in white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders and a white turban on the left figure, who holds hands in anjali-like gesture. The right figure wears a green silk saree with gold zari border, a jewelled crown and heavy ornate necklaces. Both are adorned with white and red-yellow garlands, and a brass lamp stands in the lower left. Background shows red and white floral festoons and a partial banner. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2008-11-11Night photograph of two processional deity murtis decorated for a ratha procession. On the left, a silver-coloured murti of a seated male figure wears a white dhoti and white cloth draped over the head, with gold and silver necklaces and a raised blessing hand. Beside it, a silver murti with a crown and a yellow-orange silk garment wears layered gold and silver ornaments. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow, white, red, magenta and purple flowers, and the palanquin is trimmed with green cloth. The statues are the only figures present; no living people are visible.2006-10-20Golden statues of a seated male deity and a seated female deity are shown in a night setting, both draped in long garlands of yellow, red, pink and green flowers. The male figure wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold-bordered shawl, a white turban, layered gold and white beaded necklaces, and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a red silk garment, a gold crown, layered silver and gold necklaces, large earrings, and a green jewel at the waist. A red curtain and ornate gold pillars frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2006-10-21Night photo of two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine, heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, white jasmine and magenta flowers. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth and a white turban, holds one hand raised in blessing, and has a gold necklace and layered jewellery. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, ornate silver-toned necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A golden canopy and red cloth frame the shrine. A person in white clothing stands at the right edge, partially visible. A kumkum mark is visible on the foreheads.2006-10-14