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A photograph of a large gold-coloured deity murti with a tall ornate crown and crescent-shaped ornament, set against a red cloth backdrop with carved golden architecture. In the foreground a blurred man in white clothing with an orange-saffron wrap or shawl moves across the frame, apparently making an offering or gesture toward the murti. Only one physical person is visible, partially and in motion. The image is dated 21.10.2006 in red digits at the bottom right.

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A photograph of a golden deity pair in a temple shrine. A man in a white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, reaching forward to pour or anoint the golden shivalinga-like figure and the golden goddess figure at right with his right hand, holding a brass plate at lower left. The gold statues wear crowns, necklaces and ornaments, with pink and red flower garlands draped over the lingam, and a red cloth backdrop. Ornate golden carved pillars frame the scene, and a bright light shines from above. Date stamp reads 21.10.2006 with copyright text overlay.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21A photograph of a temple shrine with two large gilded deity murtis, one with a red flower garland on its crown and a red bindu on the forehead, the other wearing an ornate crown and jewelry. A man in a white kurta with an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders stands at left, reaching toward the golden figures. Red drapes hang behind, a flame burns in a lamp at center, and wooden carved architecture frames the scene. Hazy light and smoke fill the air.2006-10-21A photograph inside a temple shrine of two gilded metal deity murtis, a male figure with a tall crown and a female figure with a tiered crown and layered necklaces, standing before a red curtain under a wooden carved frame. A man in a white dhoti and orange shawl stands at left, pressing a white cloth or hand to the face of the male murti during abhishekam, with light streaming from a high window. The murtis are the only other figures visible; no one else is physically present.2006-10-21October 23 20062006-10-23October 21 20062006-10-21October 28 20062006-10-28Close photograph of a golden-toned pair of deity murti statues in a temple setting, with a red curtain behind and carved stone pillars at right. The figure at left wears a tall conical crown and ornate necklace; the figure at right wears a tiered crown with a finial, earrings and a jewelled collar. A partially visible hand in white sleeves holds a golden vessel near the statues. The statues are wet and glistening.2006-10-21Close-up photograph of a golden-coloured deity murti with a tall, ridged crown and a serene face, being bathed with liquid poured from a vessel held by a person in pale yellow clothing at the upper left. Ornate jewellery and a necklace are visible on the chest. A red cloth backdrop and a temple-style signboard with blue Tamil script sit behind it, with a bright light glare at the top. The statue is an object, not a physical person; no living individuals are clearly visible apart from a partial arm and sleeve. Watermarked archive photo dated 21 October 2006.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21