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Photograph of a ratha yatra procession showing two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated vehicle. The murti on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border and a crown-like headdress, with hands in abhaya and blessing poses. The murti on the right wears a crown, a pink and gold silk sari, layered gold and white necklaces, and a jewelled pendant. Both are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, purple, red and pink flower strands and green leaves. A carved golden wooden canopy frames them, with marigold and red garlands hanging at the upper left and a white van visible at the lower left. The murtis are deity figures, not living people.

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Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated with heavy garlands of white jasmine, pink and purple flowers, green leaves and marigolds, seated on a ratha procession float. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a gold border and raises one hand in abhaya gesture; the female figure wears a pink sari with a silver-and-gold crown and necklaces. A white van is parked at the left edge and a carved golden-brown shrine frame surrounds them. Green-skinned fruit lies at the base of the float.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28October 29 20062006-10-29Photo of two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated ratha/procession platform, heavily adorned with white jasmine garlands, purple and magenta flowers, red blossoms, green leaves and a strand of green lime fruits. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border and a white head cloth, holding a staff-like emblem in one hand and making a blessing gesture; the figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with gold brocade, a crown and gold jewellery, holding a lotus-like object. A small white van and green trees are visible at the left edge. No physical people are visible; the scene shows only the deity murtis and the procession vehicle.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a wooden palanquin-style platform during a ratha yatra procession. The left figure, male, wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a gold-bordered white shawl over the head, and a patterned gold chest ornament. The right figure, female, wears a pink silk sari with gold zari and a crown with a jeweled necklace and green stone pendant. Both are draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, purple flowers, red roses and green leaves. A white van and trees are visible at left, and a green-and-white garland hangs at the right edge. No living people are visible in the frame.2006-10-28October 27 20062006-10-27A night photograph of two gilded deity murtis, a male and female pair, displayed in a temple procession setting. The left figure wears a white dhoti-style cloth with gold and green borders and a tall conical crown, with a raised hand. The right figure wears a magenta and gold sari, silver and gold necklaces, and a crown. Both are garlanded with white jasmine strands and pink and green accents, with orange marigolds at the upper right. Blue illuminated Tamil lettering is visible across the top, and a bright overhead lamp lights the scene. A small devotee's hand with a bangle appears at the right edge.2006-10-29A photograph of a procession ratha carrying two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised throne. The left figure wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a white head cloth, and the right figure wears a pink brocade blouse and skirt with gold-thread patterns and jewelled necklaces. Both are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink and purple flowers, green leaves and a hanging string of green limes. Lime-green and gold ornaments and a gilded carved frame surround them, and petals are scattered on the platform. A white vehicle is visible at the left edge.2006-10-28October 22 20062006-10-22October 24 20062006-10-24October 24 20062006-10-24