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Photograph of a temple shrine with two metal murti statues of deities draped in white and red flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban, a beaded ornamental collar, and holds a spear-like staff; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown, layered gold necklaces, and a green garment with gold trim. A brass oil lamp stands on a stand to the left, and a golden arch frames the shrine. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a deity murti group in a gold-framed shrine arch, dressed for worship. The central figure wears an orange turban, a gold-embroidered ornamental garment, and a crown, holding a staff-like ceremonial rod. Two flanking figures wear teal-green and red silk, jewelled crowns, and heavy white jasmine garlands with yellow marigold and red rose accents. Yellow flower petals are scattered at the base, and a brass oil lamp (deepam) stands at left beside a dark stone niche carving. No physical people are visible.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01December 04 20112011-12-04November 01 20112011-11-01Two metal murti figures seated together under a gold-coloured ornate arch, both heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands, red roses and yellow marigolds. The figure on the right wears an orange turban topped with a jewelled crown, a large jewelled necklace, and holds a long spear-like staff upright; the figure on the left wears a jewelled crown and ornate multi-strand jewellery on green draped cloth. A red silk cloth covers the seat and marigold petals are scattered at the base. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge beside a red-and-white painted pillar. These are deity murtis, not living people.2011-11-01Two metal murti figures of a deity couple are seated on a decorated vahana-like base, both draped with bright floral garlands in yellow, red, white, green and purple. The male figure, in orange clothing with a red turban, holds a trident. The female figure wears a red sari and layered gold necklaces and a crown. A tall brass oil lamp stands in front, with a blue cloth backdrop and a gilded pillar at left. A carved red figure base with multiple faces sits below. No physical people are visible.2008-12-30December 28 20082008-12-28Close photograph of golden metal murti figures seated side by side, decorated with white jasmine and red-orange flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban and a gold crown-like headpiece, holding a hand raised in blessing mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, gold earrings and a layered gold necklace, with red garlands across its chest. A gold-toned ornamental arch rises behind them against a deep red drape. On the left, a white-clad seated figure holds a garland, partially visible. No physical people are clearly identifiable as a person; the figures shown are statues in a shrine-like setting with flower garlands and gold ornaments.2013-05-12A brass or gilt metal deity murti stands centrally on a decorated platform in front of an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with a red velvet curtain. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold garment, and holds a staff, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. Two companion figures flank it, each in green and gold embellished garments with jewelled crowns. All three are heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands and red, yellow and orange flower garlands, and the scene is set up for a temple-style ceremonial display. No living people are visible.2015-04-30A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair for a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam celebration. A standing deity on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold dhoti, layered gold necklaces and holds a long golden staff, with white and yellow jasmine garlands wrapped around the figures. Beside him, a smaller female deity with a green and gold sari, a jewelled crown and heavy stone necklaces stands before an ornate gilded arch. Red and yellow flowers and green leaves decorate the setting, and a gold-coloured tiered background frames the scene. No physical people are visible.2015-04-30Ornate metal murti figures of a male and a female deity stand in a gold-framed arched shrine decorated with thick garlands of yellow and purple flowers and green foliage. The male figure wears a red and green turban, a crown, a bejeweled white necklace and a purple sash. The female figure wears a black crown, an orange and red sari, layered silver necklaces and pendant earrings. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. The deity figures are statues, not living people, and no person is pictured.2009-12-26Photograph of a golden processional palanquin carrying three metal deity murtis under white and yellow flower garlands with red rose accents. The central murti wears an orange turban-style crown and a jewelled necklace, and holds a spear-like staff; the flanking murtis wear green silk garments and ornate crowns. The base is covered in marigold petals over a red cloth, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right edge beside a person operating a video camera. The background shows a stone temple pillar with carvings and an orange-and-white painted wall. Only the camera operator is a physical person, partially visible at the right edge.2011-11-01