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February 16 2009

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A night-time photograph of a golden temple shrine decorated with red and green garlands, white jasmine strands and red lights. Two large gilded deity murtis stand at the back, one crowned and one with a blue and gold garment. In front, a white-faced statue seated in an orange robe with a garland and raised hand occupies a pedestal. A man in an orange robe and orange cloth stands at left near the figures, while a woman in a red sleeveless top presses her palms together in namaste at lower left. Brass kalashas, flower offerings and a black speaker sit on the stage, and a red-and-white canopy hangs at upper left.2009-02-16Night outdoor ritual at a golden shrine decorated with red and orange garlands. A priest in orange robes stands center, holding a lit lamp toward two metal deity murtis of a crowned male and female form behind a red backdrop. A kalasha and offering plates sit on the stone platform, with brass pots in the foreground. On the left, a devotee in a red top and a man in orange clothing stand with palms pressed together, and a large ornate umbrella with red and multicolored fringe overhangs the scene. Printed signage with Kannada text is visible on the platform. The shrine lettering reads Sri Anandeswari.2009-02-16A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi stands in a shrine wearing an orange-red saffron robe, palms raised in an open gesture while smiling. Behind him stands a golden shrine with garlanded deity murti: two figures wearing crowns and jewelled garments, with red and white flower garlands draped over them. In front, a white marble seated figure in an orange turban and saffron garments is also garlanded with red and white flowers. A man in a white shirt with a yellow garment bows at the left edge holding a green leaf offering, and a few onlookers are visible in the background. A red curtain and golden pillars frame the altar. Text on a banner above reads partially in English and Tamil.2009-02-10A photo of a golden-pillared temple canopy on a procession float. A man in orange robes stands at left with his palms pressed together in prayer, his head bowed. Behind him stand two large deity murtis garlanded with marigolds and red flowers, one with a crown and raised hand, the other in blue with a jewelled headdress. In front, a white statue of a seated saint wears an orange headcloth and orange robe with a red and white garland, one palm raised in blessing. A golden lion figure and a sign reading Sri Anandeshwar are visible. Garlands drape the canopy edges, and a timestamp reads 12 07 2008.2009-02-13A photograph of a ceremonial worship on a decorated ratha or temple cart. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban offers a lamp or flame toward two deity murtis dressed in red and blue with ornate garlands and jewelry. Yellow and purple flower garlands frame the shrine, and a golden lion sculpture stands at right. A devotee in white clothes with a yellow shawl kneels with folded hands at the right edge, and a figure in orange stands at left. Brass vessels, flowers and offerings sit on a tray below. Readable Tamil script appears on a banner at the top.2009-01-12March 02 20112011-03-02 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20092009-02-16October 15 20122012-10-15A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden deity murti pair: a male deity wearing a tall gold crown and holding a trident, beside a female deity in a gold crown and blue brocade garment, both garlanded with red and white flowers. In the foreground a white marble statue of a robed sage in saffron cloth, raising one hand in blessing and wearing a red-and-orange garland, sits before them. A standing person in saffron-coloured dhoti and shawl at the left edge holds a brass bell or lamp. A red curtain backs the shrine, with a golden lion-like carved pillar at right. A signboard reads Sri Anandeshwarar and Sri Nandeswari.2009-02-12July 26 20102010-07-26A golden shrine with two gilded deity murtis, labelled on a plaque as Sri Anandeshwarar, a Shiva-Shakti pair adorned with white, yellow and red garlands, one holding a trident and one holding a staff. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and an orange-and-gold turban, with a red bindi and a red-and-yellow garland, raising one hand in blessing. Before the statue are brass vessels, a golden plate with ornaments, a conch shell and an oil lamp, with flower petals scattered on the wooden platform. A silver car is visible outside through the doorway. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and no people are present.2009-03-03 +1 copiesFebruary 10 20092009-02-10