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Close view of two golden deity murti, one male and one female, adorned with heavy white jasmine garlands edged in pink, green and purple flowers. The male figure wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border and a red bindi; the female figure wears a gold crown, a red bindi and an ornate gold necklace over a pink garment. A hand in white sleeves reaches in from the right to adjust a garland. Behind them stand orange and yellow marigold strands and green leaves. The scene is an abhishekam-style garlanding of consecrated deities during a procession.

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Two golden metal murti statues of a deity couple are garlanded with white jasmine, pink and green strands, and marigold and red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a white and gold cloth draped over the head and a fine gold-toned face with a red bindi. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and pink floral garland, with a red mark on the forehead. Behind them a golden ceiling and a blue Tamil inscription are visible. No living people are visible.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple decorated for procession, adorned with white jasmine garlands, purple and red flower strands, and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border, a gold chest ornament, a raised right hand in abhaya mudra and a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with gold brocade, a jeweled crown, and a pearl-and-stone necklace. Red kumkum marks are on both foreheads. Behind them hang flower garlands and a red drape. No physical people are visible.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28Close photo of two golden metal deity murtis, each draped in white flower garlands with pink, green and purple accents and marigolds behind them. The left murti wears a white and gold-bordered cloth and a red kumkum dot on its forehead; the right murti wears a jewelled crown, a dotted jewelled necklace and a red kumkum dot. Both faces are gold-plated with ornate embroidered and beaded details. A small gold-toned hand-held ritual object sits between them.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28October 24 20062006-10-24Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side, heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands, purple and maroon flower garlands and green-and-pink ribbon-wrapped garlands. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a gold-embroidered necklace, its raised right hand in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari, a jewelled crown and a large white-and-gold necklace, holding a lotus-stem staff. Two sets of pearl-style earrings adorn the faces. Green leafy sprigs and marigold garlands hang above, with a red curtain and wooden scaffolding in the background.2006-10-28Two golden metal murti statues of deities stand side by side before a gilded temple archway with a red cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold borders, a gold necklace and red-and-white bead garlands, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a silver crown, silver necklace, a green cloth at the chest and red, white and yellow flower garlands. Both have red tilaka marks on the forehead and ornate earrings. The deity murtis are adorned with garlands and ornaments in a temple setting.2008-11-11Two gold-toned metal deity murtis are shown close up, adorned with white jasmine garlands, purple and magenta flowers, and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border and an elaborate white beaded necklace; its hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a pink silk garment with gold patterning, a jewelled crown, and a jewelled necklace, holding a golden trident. Both have red tilak marks on their foreheads and decorated earrings. The setting is a temple or procession shrine with orange and yellow flower decorations behind them. No physical people are visible.2006-10-28Two gilded metal murti statues of a seated deity pair are carried in a procession-style setting. The left figure, seated and wearing a white dhoti with gold border and a white shawl, has a gold-coloured Shiva lingam-style crown, a red tilak, a gold coin necklace and a jewelled collar, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The right figure, the consort, wears a crown, a pink brocade saree with gold motifs, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a jewelled waist belt. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and pink and green flowers. Behind them are red drapes, carved wooden panels and a window. The statues are deity murti, not living people.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28