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Two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a golden plinth on a festival float, draped with marigold, red and white flower garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold border and gold necklaces, one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The female figure wears a green silk sari with red border, heavy gold and white jewellery, a crown and earrings, holding a lotus-like object. A small golden figure stands at the base amid scattered flowers. Behind is a red curtain and a gold-painted canopy with a Tamil banner above.

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October 27 20062006-10-27Photograph 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.2006-10-26Photograph of two gilded statues of a male and female deity pair, Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, displayed on a golden throne-shrine against a red curtain. The male figure wears a white dhoti and white shawl with gold border, a gold-and-white jewelled necklace, and pink flower garlands, raising one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a green and red silk sari with gold border, layered gold and white necklaces, a jewelled crown and pink garlands. Tamil text on a signboard above reads the deity names.2006-10-22Photograph of a golden processional murti pair seated on a yellow draped platform inside a decorated temple ratha or shrine canopy. The left figure is a male deity form in white dhoti and white shawl with gold necklaces and a red tilak; the right is a female deity form in a teal and gold silk sari with silver jewellery and a crown. Both are garlanded with pink, red, yellow and white flower garlands, and a pink flower lies at their feet. Red curtains and a wooden ceiling frame the scene, with a Tamil-script banner above reading the names of the deities. Statues, not living people; the white-clad figure is a deity murti, not an identifiable person.2006-10-22October 20 20062006-10-20October 27 20062006-10-27October 22 20062006-10-22October 27 20062006-10-27October 21 20062006-10-21October 09 20062006-10-09Outdoor photo of a golden processional idol pair seated on a decorated golden palanquin-style platform beneath an ornate golden canopy with carved pillars. The male figure wears a white dhoti with gold border, a white shawl draped over the head, a gold chest garland and a raised palm gesture; the female figure wears a green-and-gold sari, elaborate silver jewellery, a jewelled crown and a long garland. Both are hung with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands; red drapery sits behind them and a coconut-palm-lined yard lies beyond. Statues, not living people, are visible; a faint hand appears at the left edge. Event context suggests a Koadikkan Ratha Yatra festival procession.2006-10-27October 27 20062006-10-27