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Photo of a pair of gilt bronze processional deity murtis, Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, heavily garlanded for a ratha procession. The male figure, on the left, wears a white dhoti and white cloth draped over his head, with a silver necklace, raised right hand in abhaya gesture and a purple flower in the left hand. The female figure, on the right, wears a blue silk sari, layered gold and silver necklaces and a jewelled crown. Both are covered in yellow marigold, white jasmine and purple flower garlands. A smaller deity murti sits in front at the base, also garlanded, surrounded by flower heaps and a silver plate. No living people are visible.

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November 01 20062006-11-01November 01 20062006-11-01A photograph of two processional metal deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated ratha or palanquin, heavily adorned with white jasmine and marigold garlands, red and pink flowers, and gold and silver ornaments. The left figure wears a white dhoti with a maroon border and has a raised hand in abhaya gesture; the right figure wears a blue garment. Smaller figures and a flower-decorated shrine sit in front, with a brass lamp tray and offerings on the wooden floor. No physical people are visible.2006-10-31November 01 20062006-11-01October 31 20062006-10-31October 31 20062006-10-31October 31 20062006-10-31Two seated metal deity murtis, a male and a female figure, are decorated with garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red flowers, and gold necklaces. The male figure wears a white dhoti and a white headpiece, the female figure wears a blue garment and a jewelled crown. Gold temple pillars with carved motifs frame them, and flower offerings and bananas are placed on the altar below. Overhead is a lit sign with Tamil text, and a timestamp on the image reads 31 19:27. The setting appears to be a temple shrine during a procession preparation.2006-10-31October 30 20062006-10-30October 31 20062006-10-31November 04 20062006-11-04October 31 20062006-10-31