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Photograph 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.

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A 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 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.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.2011-08-03Two 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.2011-08-02July 30 20112011-07-30 +1 copiesA 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.2011-08-01Two 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.2011-07-31Two 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 pair of golden statues of a deity couple sit on a raised platform inside a temple pavilion with a corrugated roof. The male figure wears an orange turban, red garments with a gold waistband, a large layered white and red floral necklace, and holds a trident-like staff with a damaru-style ornament. The female figure wears a dark purple sari with gold border, a long black braid, a white beaded necklace, and a gold headpiece. Both have red lips and gold earrings. Behind them, an inner shrine shows colourful deity murtis and red and gold decorations. These are statues, not living people.2011-08-02August 02 20112011-08-02 +2 copiesTwo 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.2011-08-01Two gilded metal murti statues seated side by side under a dark roof. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crown-like ornament and a jewelled brooch, a red garment, a large white-and-red jewelled necklace, and holds a club-like mace in one raised hand. The figure on the right wears a dark red and blue saree, layered jewelled necklaces, earrings, and a jewelled hair ornament. Both are draped with red, white and yellow flower garlands, and the seated bases are covered in purple cloth.2011-07-30