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Two gilded life-size processional statues of a male and female deity seated together on a purple cloth-draped base. The male figure wears an orange turban, red garment with ornate white and red jeweled necklaces, and holds a golden trident-like staff and a ceremonial golden object; his feet are in gold sandals. The female figure wears a deep red and blue sari with sequined patterns, layered pearl and jeweled necklaces, a jeweled headpiece and a long black braid. Behind them stand dark deity murtis garlanded with yellow and red flowers, and a white-walled temple structure is visible. No living people are visible.

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Two golden statues seated side by side on a tiered white and red striped stepped platform in a temple courtyard. The male figure wears an orange turban, a red garment, layered white and silver beaded necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a golden implement. The female figure wears a deep blue sari with gold trim, layered ornate necklaces, earrings and red bangles, and holds one arm outward. Behind them is an open pillared hall, and to the right stands a dark stone deity murti draped with a marigold garland. Potted plants flank the steps against orange walls.2011-08-02A photograph of a pair of gilded processional statues, a male deity figure and a female figure seated side by side on a purple base. The male figure wears an orange turban, red garment, layered white beaded necklaces and holds a long staff with a golden ornament. The female figure wears a dark blue sari with silver-white beadwork, a red blouse, a black braid, layered necklaces and red bangles. Both figures have gold skin tones and red lips. Behind them stands a stone deity murti decorated with a yellow and orange garland, and a signboard reads Sri Anandeshwaram. The scene shows a temple entrance with orange walls and striped steps.2011-08-01Two golden deity murti statues seated side by side in a temple courtyard with orange-and-white striped steps. The male figure wears an orange turban and red garment with a blue-green and orange lower cloth, holding a staff with a gold ornament and a trident-like sceptre. The female figure wears a red and maroon sari with a blue skirt, a jewelled crown and layered white and red beaded necklaces. Both have gold arms and red lips. Behind them stands a dark stone statue of a figure draped in white with a garland of yellow and orange marigolds, and an ornate decorated shrine with orange drapes and a golden canopy is visible further back under a corrugated roof.2011-08-01August 02 20112011-08-02 +2 copiesA pair of gilded statues of a deity couple seated side by side under a metal-roofed open pavilion. The male figure wears a yellow turban with a crescent ornament, red garment, teal and gold lower drapery, and a gold shawl, holding a drum-like hand implement and a long staff across his lap; the female figure wears a purple and dark blue sari with silver jewelry, long black hair, and a red blouse, with her hand raised. Both have layered white floral garlands and silver necklaces, and the purple cloth of their seat spreads below. The statues are the only figures present; no living people are visible.2011-08-03Two gold-coloured metal murti statues of a deity couple stand on a purple cloth base under a roofed open hall. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, a white and red-stone necklace and a teal lower cloth. He holds a gold trident-like staff and a mace-like object. The female figure wears a dark blue sari with a red-brown upper garment and layered pearl and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands and yellow marigold garlands. No living people are visible.2011-07-31Photograph of a pair of golden processional murti figures seated together on a palanquin-style base beneath a temple signboard. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment with a white and jewelled necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a ritual object in one raised hand. The female figure wears a dark red and blue sari with a jewelled necklace, large earrings, an elaborate headpiece and a long black plait. Both have gold-coloured faces and jewelled ornaments; the base is draped in purple and teal cloth. Behind them a dark stone deity murti stands beside a white garment and a garland of yellow and red flowers. No physical people are visible in the foreground.2011-08-01July 30 20112011-07-30 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal murti figures seated side by side on a purple draped platform in a covered temple hall. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment, teal trousers, a gold sash, layered white and red bead necklaces and earrings, and holds a ornate mace-like staff and a raised hand. The figure on the right has long black hair, a jewelled headpiece, a blue and maroon sari, layered necklaces and a green parrot perched near the hand. White steps and a white wall are behind them. No living people are visible.2011-08-02A photograph of two gilded statues of a deity couple standing together in a covered outdoor space. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, red garment, white and jewelled garland necklaces, and a teal and purple lower wrap, holding a gold trident-like staff and a drum-like instrument in raised hands. The female figure wears a dark red and blue sari with jewelled borders, layered pearl and stone necklaces, a black braided hairstyle with a jewelled headpiece, and holds a gold staff with a small green parrot perched on it. A teal and orange cloth drapes the figures. Behind them are striped steps and a metal framework roof.2011-08-01A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti figures seated side by side on a purple draped base in front of white-and-red steps and a covered hall. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red garment with gold border, a sash and a heavy white and red-stone necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum-like object. The figure on the right has long black hair, a dark blue sari with jewelled trim, layered jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holds a small staff. No living people are visible.2011-08-03Close photograph of two gilded metal murti figures of a deity couple, seated side by side. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a trident in one hand, layered rudraksha and bead malas and a parrot held near the face. The figure on the right has long black hair under a jewelled crown, pearl and ruby earrings and necklaces, and wears a multicoloured silk sari in green, purple and gold.2011-09-01