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Photograph at night of two gilded metal deity murtis standing in a procession setting, decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange and purple flower strands. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a white head covering, a green and gold shawl, and silver and gold necklaces; its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a pink and gold sari, a jasmine and pink-green garland crown, and layered silver and gold necklaces. Behind them a glowing blue Tamil signboard reads Nithyanandeshwari, and a bright light shines overhead. A small crowd is partially visible at the edges.

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October 29 20062006-10-29October 29 20062006-10-29A 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.2006-10-29Photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. The male murti wears a white dhoti with gold border, a teal and gold-brocade shawl, a crown-like headdress and silver jewellery; his right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The female murti wears a magenta and gold sari with a teal and gold-bordered drape, layered gold and silver necklaces and a green pendant. A brass kalasha-style vessel with flower garlands sits in the foreground, and a small figure appears at its base. A partly visible person in white clothing stands at the left edge holding a garland. Ornate carved gold panels form the background.2006-10-29Night photograph of two silver-faced processional deity murtis, a male form and a female form, decorated with yellow and purple garlands, standing before a lit doorway. The male murti wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti or shawl and a silver necklace; the female murti wears a pink and red sari with gold-bordered details and a silver necklace. A bright lamp glows above them. Blue Tamil script on the arch above reads the names of the deities. Foreground shows a partial view of a person's head and an orange garment at the bottom edge. Visible people count is limited to one partial figure.2006-10-29October 24 20062006-10-24October 29 20062006-10-29October 29 20062006-10-29A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a wooden platform inside a temple-like setting, decorated with heavy white and yellow and red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and a white cloth draped over the head, with a silver-and-gold necklace and a raised hand. The figure on the right wears a blue garment, a crown with flowers, and a layered gold and silver necklace. A small gilded utsava figure stands in front of them, framed by a golden arch and surrounded by flower petals and offerings. Overhead, a neon-style sign reads the names of the two deities, and gold pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2006-10-31October 29 20062006-10-29Two silver-toned deity murtis are seated side by side and heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink, red, yellow and green flower strands. The left figure wears a white turban-like cloth and raises a hand in blessing; the right figure wears a tall crown, a green silk drape and jewelled necklaces. A partially visible person in a brown shirt stands at the left edge, and a gold pillar with carved ornament frames the right. Incense smoke rises at the top left, and a red curtain hangs behind.2006-10-24October 27 20062006-10-27