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May 07 20172017-05-07A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of bronze or metal murti figures seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate gilded frame. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl draped over the head, many gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a green silk garment, a jewelled crown and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red and yellow flower strands, with flower offerings and a silver tray at their base. A printed sign above reads Sri Anandeshwari and Anandeeswarar in Tamil. No living people are visible.2008-11-11A photograph of a golden metal deity pair, a seated male form and a standing female form, adorned for worship. Both figures wear heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, earrings and crowns, with the male figure's head wrapped in a white and gold cloth and the female figure wearing a red sari with gold border. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and green flowers and white blossoms drape both figures. In front stands a small silver-gilt deity figure within an arched frame, beside a brass tray holding a small golden shivalinga-style vessel. Behind them are gilded pillars and red hangings with hanging flower strands. These are statues, not living people.2006-09-24November 14 20182018-11-14Two golden deity murti are dressed and decorated for worship, seated against a backdrop of densely packed garlands in yellow, white, purple, red and pink flowers. The larger murti on the left wears a tall white and red crown, a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style mala, and holds a palm raised in abhaya gesture; a red cloth with written Tamil text rests on its lap. The smaller murti on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown with green stones and a heavy gold collar. Gold ornaments and a gold kalasha-like vessel frame the scene. The image is a photograph of statues, with no living people visible.2013-07-16A photograph of two metal murti statues dressed in heavy garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaf garlands, set before a golden ornate arch. The taller figure on the left wears an orange turban and holds a raised hand; the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown and ornate gold necklaces and holds a raised hand. A saffron-orange and green silk cloth hangs at the right. The statues are decorative temple murtis, not living people.2012-04-23August 19 20172017-08-19June 28 20182018-06-28Photo 11724092 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a seated deity murti pair richly adorned with jewelled ornaments and crowns, set in a gilded arched niche. Multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green and white hang over the figures and the front of the altar, and a kalasha-like offering vessel sits at the lower left. Two attendant statues flank the central pair: the one on the left wears a jewelled crown, a green garment and a broad jewelled necklace, while the one on the right wears a red-and-gold turban and a red-and-gold dhoti with a jewelled chest piece. Rose petals scatter the floor and oil lamps stand at the base. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2020-01-01Photo of a pair of gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban with a jewelled ornament and holds a hand raised near the face. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, heavy silver and gold necklaces, and a gold armoured garment, with a gold sword resting along the seat. Both are draped with white and purple flower garlands, and a hooded serpent canopy appears in the upper left. The setting suggests a darshan display of deities.2013-12-21July 15 20132013-07-15