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A 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.

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A golden metal murti pair of a seated male and female deity is decorated for worship with yellow and red marigold and jasmine garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti, a white shawl and a crown of colourful beads, holding a trident; the female figure wears an orange-brown sari with a jewelled crown and heavy necklaces. Both sit on a pink-draped throne in a temple setting, with a small golden deity figure and a brass plate with offerings in front. A sign above reads Sri Anandeswarar and Anandeswari in Tamil script. Brass oil lamps and flower petals lie on the floor.2006-11-03Photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a pink-draped pedestal inside a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white cloth, with a jewelled gold necklace and a tall crown decorated with multicoloured beads and flowers. The figure on the right wears a rust-orange garment, silver jewellery and a similar ornate crown. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine. A small gilded figure in a white and gold sari stands at the base beneath a flower garland, and a brass kalasha and offerings sit on a blue cloth in front. Green foliage and a brass-framed pillar appear at the left edge.2006-11-03October 20 20062006-10-20October 19 20062006-10-19Photograph of a festival procession float carrying two golden metal utsava murtis seated side by side on a raised throne-like platform decorated with garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red flowers. The left deity wears a white dhoti and white shawl with gold border, a crown and gold necklaces, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The right deity wears a blue blouse, a yellow cloth draped over the lap, a crown and layered gold necklaces. A small figure and flower offerings sit at the base, with a plate and a pink-bordered cloth in front. Above is a illuminated sign with Tamil script. No people are visible in the frame.2006-11-01Photo 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.2006-10-23Photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of a male and female deity, heavily garlanded with white jasmine, red and yellow flower strands and pink lotus-bud garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, a red tilak on the forehead, and an elaborate silver-and-gold necklace; his right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a gold crown, ornate gold necklaces and a teal sari. A small deity figure stands at the base within a floral garland, with flower petals scattered on the floor, and a golden pillared shrine frame behind. No living people are visible. A Tamil-language sign above reads the deity names.2006-10-23October 15 20062006-10-15A 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.2006-11-11Two 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.2006-10-10November 11 20062006-11-11 +1 copiesA 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.2008-11-11