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Photograph of two metal utsava murti statues standing on a gilded ornate platform during an outdoor festival. The male figure on the left wears an orange dhoti and an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, is adorned with heavy silver-toned jewellery and a crown, and holds a trident-like staff and other ritual implements in raised hands. The female figure on the right wears a maroon-and-gold sari and dense layered necklaces and a tall decorated headdress. Behind them, a white cloth screen separates the statues from a crowd of devotees, some in white and others in saffron and maroon, with hands held in prayer. Green mats lie on the ground in front.

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December 20 20112011-12-20Photograph 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.2012-01-08Two gilded metal deity murtis stand before a gold-trimmed throne with carved lion heads and a maroon backdrop. The taller figure wears an orange turban-style crown, a jewelled necklace, and a purple and gold dhoti-like garment, with flower garlands in yellow, red and white. The smaller figure beside it wears a crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and an orange-yellow cloth, also garlanded in red and white flowers.2012-10-15January 08 20122012-01-08Two painted statues of deity murti stand side by side on a gilded platform in front of a plain white wall, with a black curtain at left. The taller figure on the left wears an orange turban-style crown, has four raised arms holding objects, and is dressed in a bronze-and-maroon striped silk dhoti with a heavily jeweled necklace of white and coloured stones. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown and a mustard-gold sari with a maroon border, with matching ornate necklaces and bangles. The setting suggests a temple or satsang stage display with decorative ornaments and bright ceremonial adornments. No living people are visible.2012-10-13October 15 20122012-10-15Two 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.2012-04-06A photograph of two golden deity murti standing side by side against a red cloth backdrop in a temple shrine. The figure on the left holds a trident in one hand and a staff in another, wears a tall crown, a green and red sash, and layered white and pearl necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a red and gold silk garment, and multiple strings of jewels and necklaces. Both are adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers. A framed picture sits at the lower left, and a carved golden lion-like figure stands at the left edge.Two carved wooden deity murti stand side by side on a draped cloth-covered platform in a hall. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a red and gold dhoti, a jeweled breastplate and multiple white jasmine garlands, holding a trident-like staff and raised hands. The figure on the right wears an orange sari with gold border, a jeweled crown, jeweled necklaces and white garlands, holding a yellow flower. Seated devotees in white clothing, partly visible at the left edge, and a red fire extinguisher on the wall behind complete the scene.2012-09-05Night 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.2012-01-08Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand side by side before a yellow draped backdrop with an ornate silver-gold arch. The figure on the left wears a bright red turban with a gold band, a jewelled crown-like headpiece, and heavy red, green and gold necklaces and earrings, holding a ceremonial staff. The figure on the right wears a silver jewelled conical crown, a teal and gold sari with beaded necklaces, and white flower garlands drape both figures. Bright green leaves are tucked near the shoulders.2013-04-10October 15 20122012-10-15 +1 copies