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May 05 20122012-05-05May 05 20122012-05-05Night photograph of an outdoor shrine framed by an ornate gold-coloured arch with floral garlands in yellow, purple, white and red. Two dark stone murtis sit on a tiered black pedestal: a male deity in an orange turban and orange dhoti holding a trident-like staff, and a female deity in a magenta sari with gold jewellery. A small white and green seated figure with a garland kneels at the base. A plaque above reads Tattvamasi (Adhulee Jyothiraay). Foliage and tents appear in the background. No people are visible in the scene.2012-04-06October 09 20122012-10-09Night photograph of a shrine with a black stone murti seated under an ornate gold arch framed by carved gold pillars. The murti wears a red head cloth with a white tilak mark, a silver necklace, and garlands of white flowers and yellow and red blossoms that drape over the figure. In front stands a white marble platform with a small offering dish and a brass lamp; red and white striped borders edge the stone floor, and smaller shrines flank the sides. No people are visible, and the scene is dark except for the lit shrine.2008-04-03Night 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.2011-04-17Night photograph of a black stone murti of a deity seated on a pedestal within an ornate gold-painted arch, decorated with white jasmine garlands and red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a red and orange headcloth and a red shawl over white dhoti-style clothing with silver necklaces. The figure on the right wears a blue garment with gold jewellery and a crown-like headpiece. Dark foliage and small lights surround the shrine, with a second gold arch visible at the right edge. No people are visible.2011-10-14A photograph of an outdoor shrine featuring a pair of large black stone murtis of a male and female deity seated together on a dark pedestal, framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban and a gold crown, holds a golden trident, and has a garland of multicoloured flowers across his chest; the female figure wears a gold crown, layered jewellery and a pink-and-blue sari. Both wear red-and-orange garments. In front, a smaller white statue wearing a red turban and red dress sits with its hands folded, and offerings of flowers and fruit lie on a brass plate and a leaf. Green trees surround the shrine.2012-09-27A dark stone murti of a seated deity stands within an ornate gold-painted arch in a dimly lit shrine. The figure wears a red headcloth with a white tilak, a silver necklace, and a white dhoti with a gold border, and holds a hand raised with a round silver ornament. A garland of white jasmine and red-yellow flowers drapes over the figure and down onto a white marble pedestal in front, which holds a small brass lingam and a brass kalasha-like object. Figure consistent with a deity murti rather than a person; a smaller second figure in red and gold silk stands to the right.2008-04-03A photograph of a large black stone statue of a deity seated on a dark pedestal, shown with four arms holding a trident and other implements, wearing an orange turban with a gold crown, a jewelled necklace and a red-and-gold draped cloth. Beside the deity is a consort figure wearing a gold crown and layered jewellery with a gold-bordered sari. A garland of white, green, pink and red flowers hangs across the main figure. In front sits a smaller white statue of a seated saint in a blue robe and blue turban with a yellow bead mala, one hand raised in blessing. Gold ornate arch frames surround the statues, with green foliage behind. The base bears Tamil script reading ஸ்ரீநித்யானந்தேஸ்வரர் நித்யானந்தேஸ்வரி (Sri Nithyanandeswarar Nithyanandeswari). No physical people are visible.2012-09-13April 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copiesApril 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copies