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A golden arched shrine frames a black stone murti of a deity seated with a consort, both draped in garlands of red and yellow flowers and ornate jewelry. The male figure wears an orange turban and a white dhoti with an orange shawl, the female figure a pink silk sari. A white marble statue in orange robes and a pink lotus garland sits in front, with a brass lamp and offering plate at the left edge. Green foliage and a clear blue sky surround the shrine.

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A golden arched shrine framing a black-stone deity pair seated on a pedestal, with a tall-crowned figure in white dhoti and orange shawl with jewelled necklaces, beside a figure in pink silk sari with ornate gold jewellery, both draped in red, yellow and green flower garlands. A carved framed tablet above reads the Tamil phrase tat tvam asi. In front, a white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes and turban with hands folded and a pink lotus at its feet sits on a pedestal, with brass lamps and bells to the left. No physical people are visible in the foreground, apart from a partly visible person at the far left edge.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Outdoor temple shrine photographed under a golden arched frame with leafy trees behind. Two large black stone deity murti sit on a dark pedestal: the male figure wears an orange turban and orange shawl over white dhoti, heavy gold necklaces and jewellery, and holds ritual objects; the female figure beside him wears a red and pink silk sari and gold ornaments. In front, a smaller white statue of a seated saint in blue robes and rudraksha beads sits on the red-and-white base, beside a green-clad female figure holding a lamp. A stone plaque with Tamil text lies at the base. No living people are visible.2011-10-02A 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.2011-12-21Outdoor 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.2011-10-09December 21 20112011-12-21December 21 20112011-12-21A golden arched shrine frames a black stone sculpture of a seated deity couple with four arms, a trident and a crown. The male figure wears an orange turban and jewelled necklaces, and the female figure wears a gold and green sari with ornate jewellery. Both are draped in garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. In front, a smaller white statue in a pink robe and pink turban sits with a hand raised in blessing, wearing a beaded necklace and a garland. Green foliage fills the background. A plaque above reads a Tamil phrase, and a blue and red base bears a Tamil name for the shrine. No living people are visible.2012-09-19A photograph of a temple shrine arch with a carved gilded frame, showing a black stone deity murti of a male and female pair decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban, jewelled gold necklaces and a white dhoti with a green-and-orange sash, while the female figure wears a white sari with gold jewellery. Below them sits a small white marble figure of a seated sage-like figure with a white head wrap, rudraksha-style beads and a flower garland, in front of a brass kalasha, a pot of flowers and an offering plate. A woman in a teal sari stands at the right edge, and the shrine plinth is marked with a name board at the bottom.2010-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Outdoor 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.2011-12-19