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A photograph of a procession vehicle carrying two golden metal deity murtis seated on a throne-like pedestal, the figures of Sri Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari as named in the page excerpt. The male deity wears a white dhoti, a gold-bordered shawl, a crown of flowers and multicoloured blossoms, and a heavy silver and gold necklace; his raised hand shows an abhaya-like gesture. The female deity wears a blue silk blouse and white skirt with layered silver and gold jewellery, an ornate crown, and a green stone pendant. Both are garlanded with yellow marigold and red flower garlands. A small deity figure and heaps of white, yellow and pink flowers lie at their feet on a yellow cloth, and a silver plate sits nearby. The golden canopy of the ratha overhead is hung with white jasmine garlands, and street trees and a parked motorcycle are visible behind. No living people are the main subject; a man in white stands at the left edge.

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Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a wooden ratha/chariot-style platform, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and a white jasmine garland below. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl, a tall flower-decorated crown and gold-and-silver necklaces; the figure on the right wears a royal blue sari, a crown with coloured flowers and layered silver jewellery. The murtis are statues, not living people, and a street with a passing motorcycle is visible at the right edge.2006-11-01November 01 20062006-11-01Outdoor 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.2006-11-01A photograph of a festival procession ratha/chariot carrying two golden metal deity murti seated on a throne. The taller figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white shawl with a golden necklace and a jewelled white garland crown; the figure on the right wears a blue silk garment, silver and gold jewellery and a floral crown. Both are draped with white jasmine and red rose garlands. In the foreground smaller deity images sit in floral arches, with fruit and sweets on trays at the left edge. A Tamil signboard is visible above, and people in white walk along the street behind the chariot. No physical person is clearly identifiable as a person; the figures shown are statues.2006-10-31October 31 20062006-10-31October 31 20062006-10-31A festival photograph of two processional metal deity murtis on an open ratha-style palanquin, decorated with long garlands of yellow marigold, white jasmine and red flowers. The murti on the left wears a white veil-like cloth and a crown, holding a small pink lotus; the murti on the right wears a crown, ornate jewelled necklaces, an orange lower garment and a blue upper cloth, with raised hands. A man in white dhoti and an orange-brown shawl stands at the left edge, and a brass vessel of flowers sits in front. Beside the street, shop signs and a hanging cloth are visible. Procession of deities.2006-11-01Two golden metal deity murti are shown on a procession vehicle, decorated with white and red flower garlands and garlands of jasmine-like blossoms. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a gold necklace and a lace-like silver-white collar, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a blue garment, silver and gold necklaces and an ornate headdress crowned with flowers in pink, blue and orange. Behind them stand carved golden wooden pillars and red drapery, with festive garlands hanging at the upper right. A timestamp reading 31 8:17 appears in the lower right corner. This shows the procession of deities of Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari during a ratha yatra.2006-10-31A photograph of two processional metal deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated ratha or palanquin, heavily adorned with white jasmine and marigold garlands, red and pink flowers, and gold and silver ornaments. The left figure wears a white dhoti with a maroon border and has a raised hand in abhaya gesture; the right figure wears a blue garment. Smaller figures and a flower-decorated shrine sit in front, with a brass lamp tray and offerings on the wooden floor. No physical people are visible.2006-10-31Photograph of a pair of gold-coloured metal deity murtis seated on a raised platform inside a temple-style structure with carved pillars and red drapes. The male figure has a white turban-like cloth, white dhoti, a multi-strand gold and white beaded necklace, and holds a trident-like staff. The female figure wears a green and gold silk sari, heavy gold and white floral necklaces, and a crown. Both are garlanded with white jasmine strands and red flowers. A small smaller metal figure stands in front, with a shiva-lingam-like form on a green cloth below. Outdoors on a wooden platform, roof visible at right.2006-10-26October 30 20062006-10-30November 01 20062006-11-01 +1 copies