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A photograph of an outdoor shrine featuring black stone murti of a seated deity couple within a gilded arched frame. The male figure wears an orange turban, white dhoti with red border, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a rudraksha-style pendant; the female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a crown and matching jewellery. Yellow and red-green marigold garlands drape both figures. A smaller white statue of a kneeling devotee in blue sari and gold necklace sits below the pedestal. Green foliage and a few people in white clothing stand in the background.

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A photograph of a shrine featuring a black stone deity pair, Sri Ananteswarar and Ananteswari, seated under a gilded arched frame with carved floral motifs. The male figure wears a saffron-orange headcloth, white dhoti with a red border, and layered gold and red-stone necklaces; the female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold zari and a crown-like headdress. Both are garlanded with yellow, red and green flower garlands. Below them sits a white marble figure in a blue and gold sari with a gold necklace and folded hands, placed at the base of the shrine. A blue plaque with Tamil text is mounted on the front. Green foliage is visible behind the shrine.2011-04-17Outdoor photograph of a black stone murti shrine under an ornate gilded arch. Two standing or seated black deity figures are central: the male figure wears a saffron-orange turban, white dhoti and layered gold necklaces, and the female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold jewellery and a crown. Both are garlanded with yellow, red and green flower garlands. In front sits a smaller white marble figure of a devotee in blue sari with gold necklace, hand raised in blessing. Below is a red-and-white painted base with a black plaque bearing Tamil lettering. Green trees and a few onlookers stand in the background, with a brass lamp at the left edge.2011-04-17Outdoor shrine under a gilded, carved arch with a bright sun behind it. A dark-stone statue pair stands on a black pedestal: a male deity with an orange turban, white dhoti, red and gold necklaces and raised arms holding an object, beside a female deity in a blue and gold sari with a crown and layered gold jewellery. Below them sits a white statue of a seated figure in a grey sari with a gold necklace, one hand raised. Foreground has a brass bell, a small silver cup and a green plastic bag. A plaque on the base carries Tamil text naming Sri Anandeswarar and Anandeswari, with a second black plaque beneath it. No people are visible.2011-04-17A night photograph of a golden arched shrine framing two black stone deity murtis seated on a dark pedestal. The larger murti wears an orange headcloth, a white dhoti with a red-gold border, layered gold and white necklaces, and holds one hand raised in blessing. The smaller murti beside it wears a blue and gold silk garment, a crown, and jewelled ornaments. Both are draped in yellow, red and green flower garlands. Below, a white kneeling figure in blue and gold clothing with folded hands and a yellow garland sits at the base of the pedestal. Brass lamps, a small plate of offerings and flower arrangements sit at the sides, and a red and white border with a blue plaque lies at the bottom of the frame.2011-04-17A photograph of an outdoor shrine under a gilded, floral-carved arch framed by a tree. Two dark black stone murtis sit on a tiered pedestal: the left figure, a male deity with an orange turban, a white dhoti with a maroon border, and multiple gold and red bead necklaces, holds a trident-like weapon; the right figure, a female deity in a blue and gold silk sari, wears a crown and layered jewelry. A smaller white statue of a seated woman in a blue and gold sari and red necklace sits at the base, with a silver bell, a small offering cup, and a green plastic bag with flowers beside it. The base has red and white stripes and a black plaque with Tamil and English script.2011-04-17Outdoor shrine photograph of a gilded arched canopy framing a dark stone murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side, the male figure in white dhoti with orange shawl and crown, the female in purple and orange sari with gold ornaments, both garlanded with red, yellow and green flowers. Before them sits a white-and-orange robed devotional statue with a pink floral headdress and garland, hands together. A brass lamp, a plate of white flowers and a red-and-white base stand in front. Trees fill the background. A printed label reads Sri Anandeshwarar Anandeshwari, and a caption shows Nithyananda Paramashivam copyright overlay.2011-10-09Night photograph of a shrine at a temple setting, with a black stone Shiva and Parvati-style deity pair seated under an ornate gilded arched frame. The male figure wears a white dhoti, an orange-saffron cloth draped over the head, a gold necklace, and a tall ceremonial headpiece; the female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold jewelry. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, red and white flowers, and green leaves drape both figures. In front, a small white figure of a kneeling devotee with folded hands wears a blue garment and a yellow-and-white garland. A plastic-wrapped floral offering sits to the right, and a brass vessel stands at the left. A blue and gold plaque with Tamil script is mounted on the base, and a red-and-white painted border runs along the bottom of the platform. No people are physically present.2011-04-17Outdoor photo of a shrine beneath a tree, centred on a black stone deity pair under an ornate gold-painted arch. The male figure wears a red turban and red shawl over white dhoti, with garlands of white flowers; the female figure wears a red and gold sari and jewellery. A small blue-robed seated figure, hands folded in namaskar, sits before the base, with a brass oil lamp, a brass plate of flowers and a lantern nearby. A red and white striped plinth carries a black plaque with Tamil lettering and a painted sign above the arch. No people are visible.2011-12-19January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of a shrine in an outdoor garden set beneath a golden arched canopy with carved floral borders and banana leaves behind. Two black stone deity murtis stand together on a dais, the male figure in an orange headcloth, a crown, layered gold necklaces and a white dhoti with gold border, the female figure in green and red silk with gold jewellery, both draped in yellow-gold and yellow-and-red garlands of marigolds and white flowers with green bead strands. In front sits a small white statue of a seated figure in a red headcloth and red robe with raised hand, also garlanded. A small orange-clad figurine stands at the left, and a glass lantern sits at the right on a red-and-white striped plinth. A black inscribed stone plaque with Tamil text is set on the front of the plinth, and a Tamil-labelled sign above the arch reads a dedication name.2011-12-21December 21 20112011-12-21Outdoor photograph of a large black stone murti of Shiva seated with Parvati, both dressed in ornate jewellery and garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, set within a gilded arch with carved floral and scroll patterns. Shiva wears an orange turban and a white dhoti with an orange cloth, while Parvati wears a blue sari with gold border and a crown. A smaller seated figure in a blue sari with a white head covering and a red and gold necklace sits at the base. Around the shrine are bare trees, a few devotees in white and dark clothing, and a woman in a red sari at right. Potted plants and a stone base frame the scene.2011-04-17