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Close-up of a gilded metal processional deity murti on a ratha, adorned with white jasmine garlands, red and yellow flowers, and a red silk garment with gold trim and jewelled ornaments. The murti holds a small hand drum (damaru) raised in one hand and a lotus-shaped object in the other, with an abhaya-style hand gesture. Behind it is dry open ground with palm trees on the horizon. No physical people are visible in the frame.

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Close view of two golden metal deity murti on a procession vehicle, decorated with white jasmine garlands, red flower garlands and yellow marigolds. The left figure wears a golden-yellow and white cloth wrapped over the head, a red tilak on the forehead, and a red-and-gold blouse with embroidery; the right figure wears a gold crown with green and red stones, gold necklaces and a jewelled ornament. Ornate gold curved fittings and a small ritual object appear at left, with a green-foliage bundle at right. No physical people are visible.2006-10-09Close view of two gilded metal processional figures on a temple chariot canopy, draped with white jasmine garlands and red flowers. The figure on the left wears a white and gold turban, a red bindi, pearl-bordered gold garment and holds a small ornate ritual object topped with a cobra hood. The figure on the right wears a jewelled golden crown and has a serene face. Dry scrubland and a clear sky appear behind. The figures are statues, not living people.2006-10-09December 21 20102010-12-21October 09 20062006-10-09October 10 20062006-10-10October 19 20062006-10-19Photograph of a processional metal utsava murti of a seated deity pair on a red and gold throne inside a gilded shrine canopy, draped with white, red and yellow flower garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti, a white cloth wrapped on the head, and a gold-embroidered necklace; the female figure wears a green silk blouse, red skirt and jewelled necklaces. A small bronze figure in a purple garment sits in front, with a brass kalasha-like vessel and oil lamps to the left. A banner reads Sri Anandeswari and Sri Anandeswarar above. No living people are visible.2008-11-11October 31 20062006-10-31Two large bronze-coloured statues stand garlanded with thick bands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and pink and red flowers, outdoors beneath green trees. The left figure wears a golden turban, white embroidered garment and gold necklaces, with the right hand raised in blessing. The right figure wears a crown, a red blouse, a blue and gold skirt, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style chain, holding a small object in one hand. Floral garlands also hang from the structure above, and a blue plastic crate is visible at the right edge. The statues are depictions, not living people.2006-10-10Two golden deity murtis seated side by side, decorated with flower garlands in red, orange and yellow. The figure on the left wears a white turban with a jeweled crown, a white dhoti-style cloth, a large rudraksha-style brown bead mala and layered gold and jeweled necklaces, and raises a jeweled hand. The figure on the right has a crown with a high topknot, gold earrings and a broad jeweled gold necklace, and holds a small ornamental object. Red velvet drapes and an ornate gold arch frame the scene.2010-12-21November 01 20062006-11-01Two ornately decorated deity murtis, a male form on the left and a female form on the right, seated side by side on a golden peetha with green gem-like inserts. The male figure wears a jeweled crown with a crescent, a trident in one raised hand, a rudraksha-style chest ornament, and a red and gold garment. The female figure wears a tiered crown, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a blue garment. Both are framed by thick garlands of white jasmine and red and orange flowers arranged in a tall arch against a stone pillar.