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A shrine photograph of a gilded Shiva-Parvati pair labelled Sri Anandeshwarar and Sri Anandeswari, both draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers, with the Shiva figure holding a trident. In front sits a white marble sculpture of a seated sannyasi in saffron robes and a saffron turban with a red bindi, raising one hand in blessing, also garlanded. Before it stands a tray of offerings with brass lamps and a plate of sweets, with flower petals scattered on the white cloth. The setting is gilded and ornate, with a decorated golden pillar at right. No living people are visible.

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June 17 20092009-06-17June 17 20092009-06-17 +1 copiesShrine scene in a temple with golden statues of Sri Anandeshwarar and Sri Anandeshwari, a male and female deity murti, both with crowns, jewelled ornaments and trident-like staff, framed by garlands of yellow, white and red flowers. In front, a white marble seated figure in orange robes and an orange-and-black turban, hand raised in abhaya mudra, wears a red-and-yellow garland; a brass plate of offerings and an oil lamp sit before it. The signboard above the deities is in English and Tamil script. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2009-06-17 +1 copiesJune 17 20092009-06-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a shrine with two golden deity murtis labelled in Tamil and English as Sri Anandeshwarar, each adorned with garlands of yellow, white and red flowers and gold jewellery, one holding a trident. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sage in saffron robes with a dark turban and a red tilak, one palm raised in blessing and garlanded with red and yellow flowers. Brass vessels, a small offering box and rose petals lie at the base. The statue is not a living person and the scene contains no physical people.2009-06-17 +1 copiesJune 17 20092009-06-17 +1 copiesA golden shrine with two gilded deity murtis, labelled on a plaque as Sri Anandeshwarar, a Shiva-Shakti pair adorned with white, yellow and red garlands, one holding a trident and one holding a staff. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and an orange-and-gold turban, with a red bindi and a red-and-yellow garland, raising one hand in blessing. Before the statue are brass vessels, a golden plate with ornaments, a conch shell and an oil lamp, with flower petals scattered on the wooden platform. A silver car is visible outside through the doorway. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and no people are present.2009-03-03 +1 copiesPhotograph of a shrine featuring two golden metal deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with yellow, white and magenta flower garlands and gold jewelry. The Shiva figure holds a trident and wears an orange-red turban; the Parvati figure wears a striped green-and-maroon sari. In front sits a white statue of a seated sage in orange robes with rudraksha mala and a flower garland, its right hand raised in blessing. Brass trays, bowls and offerings lie at the base. Two signs read Sri Anandeshwarar and Sri Anandeshwari above the deities. No living people are visible.2009-03-03 +1 copiesJune 17 20092009-06-17A decorated shrine photograph showing a large bronze-coloured murti of Shiva and Parvati standing side by side, Shiva holding a trident and wearing an orange turban, a crown and layered silver necklaces, Parvati in a copper-gold and teal sari with jewelled headdress. Both are framed by arches of yellow, red and white marigold and jasmine garlands. In front, a white statue with an orange turban and orange robe sits on a throne-like seat draped with a white cloth with gold borders and a blue velvet backdrop, and a smaller orange-robed seated figure with folded hands is decorated with garlands below. Petals and flowers are scattered on the stone platform.2007-12-30March 03 20092009-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine showing a gilded Shiva and Parvati murti pair seated on a raised platform, Shiva wearing an orange turban and an ornate gold necklace, Parvati wearing a tall gold crown and layered gold jewellery. Both are draped in marigold and red flower garlands. Red curtains hang behind them, and a dark carved wooden pillar with a lion-like figure stands at right. In the foreground a seated statue or depiction of a smiling figure in orange robes and an orange turban, with red garlands, raises one hand in blessing; this is a statue, not a physical person. A man in white clothing stands at the left edge with his arm extended toward the deity. Two name plaques read Sri Anandeshwarar and Sri Anandeswari.2009-02-13