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A 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.

A photograph of a pair of gold-toned murti statues of a deity couple seated on a decorated pedestal, shown in close view under a stone canopy. The male figure wears a white and red turban, red and gold dhoti-style garments, ornate white beaded necklaces and bracelets, and holds a ritual staff with a finial in one raised hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. The female figure wears a red and orange choli, a white flowing skirt, layered gold and white necklaces, a jewelled crown and earrings, and rests one hand on the male figure's shoulder. Both are adorned with white flower garlands, red flowers, and a jewelled Shiva lingam-style emblem on the base. A white cloth backdrop is visible behind them.

A photograph of a shrine with a gilded murti pair seated on a raised stone pedestal before deep red velvet drapes. The figure at left wears a white dhoti with an orange-and-white turban and a red garment, holding a trident-like staff and a damaru in raised hands, with a white pearl necklace. The figure at right wears a purple and red sari with silver trim and a jewelled headpiece. A garland of yellow and red flowers hangs across the pedestal, with brass oil lamps, a bell and a kalasha in front. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.

Dimly lit shrine photograph of a pair of golden metal murtis, a male and a female figure, adorned with thick garlands of yellow and white flowers and red blossoms. The figure on the left wears a white cloth and a golden necklace with a gold crown-like headdress, while the figure on the right wears a red and gold garment and jewelled ornaments. Fruits, coconuts and offerings sit on silver trays in front, with a kalasha-style lamp stand. A framed black-and-white portrait with a turban hangs at right on the shrine wall. No physical people are visible.

Two golden metal statues of a deity couple sit side by side on a red-draped throne in a temple setting, decorated with white and red-and-yellow flower garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a white shawl over the head and shoulders, and layered gold necklaces with jewelled pendants; his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The female figure wears a green silk sari with a red-and-gold border, a jewelled crown, and a heavy silver-and-green necklace. A small golden deity murti stands on a lower platform in front, with a golden kalasha and offerings of flowers and brass lamps nearby. Behind them, a golden arch frames a Tamil-script name board, and a stage light is mounted above.

November 11 2006

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A photograph of a temple shrine containing a pair of gilded metal murti seated side by side on a red-draped throne, both adorned with garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers. The left figure wears a white dhoti and white cloth draped over the head, with a jewelled breastplate and multiple necklaces, and holds a raised hand in a mudra. The right figure wears a green silk garment with a red and gold border, a jewelled crown and a jewelled necklace. Ornate golden carved pillars frame the shrine, a small brass kalasha and oil lamps sit at the base, and a flower-garlanded silver prabhavali stands before the figures. A Tamil inscription runs across the upper beam of the shrine.

A photograph of a gilded metal murti of a seated deity couple on a red-cushioned throne in a temple sanctum, adorned with white and red-yellow flower garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti and white turban with orange border, a jewelled necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a green silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and necklaces. A small silver-framed figure and flower offerings sit at the base. A board above reads in Tamil the names Anandeshwari and Anandeshwarar. No living people are visible.

October 31 2006

October 19 2006

A 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.

September 23 2006