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Photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis seated on a processional ratha during the Koadikkan Ratha Yatra. The left murti, in a white dhoti with gold border and white shawl, has hands raised in anjali mudra; the right murti wears a crown and a red-maroon garment, holding a staff. Both are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink and green ribbons, purple flowers and marigolds. Banana leaves and marigold and red-flower garlands decorate a pillar at right under a wooden canopy.

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A photograph of two gilded statues seated on a golden throne, heavily garlanded with marigolds, jasmine and pink flower strands. The left figure wears a white dhoti and white shawl with gold borders, a bindi, layered silver and gold necklaces and gilded earrings, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The right figure wears a deep red silk garment, a crown, layered silver and gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a ritual object in the raised hand. Both are murti statues, not living people, and the arrangement suggests a temple sanctum or shrine display.2006-10-21Two 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 19 20062006-10-19Outdoor photo of a ratha procession float carrying two gilded metal deity murtis, a male figure on the left and a female figure on the right, both wrapped in yellow, white and red garlands and floral strands. The male figure wears a white dhoti, a tall decorated crown and a stacked jewelled necklace, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a crown with multicoloured flowers, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace and a maroon garment with a blue cloth. A canopy of flower garlands hangs overhead, and a painted blue inscription runs across the wooden structure behind them. Sunlit street and trees are visible at the right edge. No living people are visible in the frame.2006-11-01Two large bronze-coloured statues stand garlanded with thick bands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and pink and red flowers, outdoors beneath green trees. The left figure wears a golden turban, white embroidered garment and gold necklaces, with the right hand raised in blessing. The right figure wears a crown, a red blouse, a blue and gold skirt, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style chain, holding a small object in one hand. Floral garlands also hang from the structure above, and a blue plastic crate is visible at the right edge. The statues are depictions, not living people.2006-10-10September 23 20062006-09-23Night 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.2006-10-14A photograph of two golden statues, both heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers and green leaves. On the left, a golden statue of a shaved-headed male figure wears a white head cloth and white dhoti with gold border, raising one hand in blessing and adorned with layered gold necklaces. On the right, a golden statue of a female deity wears a crown, silver-toned jewelled necklaces and bangles, holds a trident, and is dressed in a red garment. The statues sit on a wooden seat in a dim temple setting. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21A golden metal murti of a seated deity pair, a male figure with a white turban and a female figure with a gold crown, is decorated with thick garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold, red roses and pink flowers. The male figure raises a hand in abhaya gesture and wears a white dhoti and an ornate white-and-gold necklace. The female figure wears a green silk saree with gold zari. They sit within a gilded temple chariot framework with carved golden pillars and a red cloth backdrop, on a street with trees and buildings behind. This depicts the deity murtis of a ratha yatra procession, with no physical people in the foreground.2006-10-24A 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.2008-11-11October 23 20062006-10-23