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A photograph of a gilded metal murti of a seated deity couple on a red-cushioned throne in a temple sanctum, adorned with white and red-yellow flower garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti and white turban with orange border, a jewelled necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a green silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and necklaces. A small silver-framed figure and flower offerings sit at the base. A board above reads in Tamil the names Anandeshwari and Anandeshwarar. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of bronze or metal murti figures seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate gilded frame. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl draped over the head, many gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a green silk garment, a jewelled crown and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red and yellow flower strands, with flower offerings and a silver tray at their base. A printed sign above reads Sri Anandeshwari and Anandeeswarar in Tamil. No living people are visible.2008-11-11Two golden metal statues of a deity couple sit side by side on a red-draped throne in a temple setting, decorated with white and red-and-yellow flower garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a white shawl over the head and shoulders, and layered gold necklaces with jewelled pendants; his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The female figure wears a green silk sari with a red-and-gold border, a jewelled crown, and a heavy silver-and-green necklace. A small golden deity murti stands on a lower platform in front, with a golden kalasha and offerings of flowers and brass lamps nearby. Behind them, a golden arch frames a Tamil-script name board, and a stage light is mounted above.2008-11-11A photograph of a metal utsava murti pair seated on a red and gold throne inside a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white head cloth with gold border, a jewelled necklace and gold chains, and holds a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a green silk blouse and red skirt with gold border, a crown and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red and yellow flower garlands. Flower offerings sit in brass plates at the base, and a gilded arch frames a small silver-clad figure. Gold pillars with carved lion motifs surround the shrine, with a printed banner above reading 'Sri Anandeswari' and 'Anandeswarar'. No living people are visible.2008-11-11November 11 20062006-11-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine containing a pair of gilded metal murti seated side by side on a red-draped throne, both adorned with garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers. The left figure wears a white dhoti and white cloth draped over the head, with a jewelled breastplate and multiple necklaces, and holds a raised hand in a mudra. The right figure wears a green silk garment with a red and gold border, a jewelled crown and a jewelled necklace. Ornate golden carved pillars frame the shrine, a small brass kalasha and oil lamps sit at the base, and a flower-garlanded silver prabhavali stands before the figures. A Tamil inscription runs across the upper beam of the shrine.2008-11-11A golden metal utsava murti pair seated on a red velvet-covered wooden seat, draped in white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders and a white turban on the left figure, who holds hands in anjali-like gesture. The right figure wears a green silk saree with gold zari border, a jewelled crown and heavy ornate necklaces. Both are adorned with white and red-yellow garlands, and a brass lamp stands in the lower left. Background shows red and white floral festoons and a partial banner. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2008-11-11Two gilded metal utsava murti statues seated side by side on a red velvet-covered wooden platform, draped in white and red-and-yellow flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border, a white head cloth with gold stripes, and holds hands in añjali; the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a silver-studded necklace, a green silk garment with red and gold border, and holds a ceremonial implement. A brass lamp stand and red-and-white garlands hang nearby, with a white canopy behind. These are statues rather than living people.2008-11-11A photograph of a golden metal deity pair, a seated male form and a standing female form, adorned for worship. Both figures wear heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, earrings and crowns, with the male figure's head wrapped in a white and gold cloth and the female figure wearing a red sari with gold border. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and green flowers and white blossoms drape both figures. In front stands a small silver-gilt deity figure within an arched frame, beside a brass tray holding a small golden shivalinga-style vessel. Behind them are gilded pillars and red hangings with hanging flower strands. These are statues, not living people.2006-09-24Two large golden metal deity murtis, a male and female form, stand side by side on a green cloth-draped platform, both heavily garlanded with white jasmine and yellow and red flower strands. The left figure holds a red flower in one raised hand and wears a white head cloth and an ornate gold and silver necklace. The right figure wears a crown-like headdress and jewelled ornaments. Gold-coloured pillars frame the scene, and an illuminated blue-and-white sign above reads the names of the deities. No living people are clearly visible.2006-10-10Photo of two golden processional deity murtis, Sri Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, seated under a canopy in a temple shrine, heavily decorated with white jasmine, red and yellow flower garlands and fresh flowers. The male figure, in a white dhoti-style garment with a white turban-like cloth, raises his right hand in abhaya mudra and wears layered silver-toned necklaces; the female figure wears a green sari, a crown and gold jewellery. Pink and red floral offerings lie at their feet, with a small figure of a deity in front. A lamp hangs at the top of a gilded arch, with Tamil text on a board above. No living people are visible.2006-10-23A photograph of a pair of golden deity murtis seated together in a gilded shrine, adorned with layered garlands of yellow, red, white, green and pink flowers. The male figure wears a golden crown and white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl, and the female figure wears a red and gold silk sari with a jewelled crown and heavy diamond-like necklaces. A small golden figure of a deity stands in an ornate arched prabhavali before them, and a golden shivalinga on a tray sits in the foreground.2006-09-24A photograph of two golden metal murti statues seated side by side on a raised pink-draped platform, decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands. The left figure wears a white dhoti and a multicoloured jewelled crown and raises one hand in abhaya mudra; the right figure wears an orange-brown garment, a jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces. A smaller golden deity murti sits in front, garlanded, with a silver plate and a kalasha-like brass vessel nearby. Above them, blue Tamil script on a wooden board is visible, with a bright light at top centre and potted plants around the sides. No living people are shown.2006-11-03