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A temple shrine with golden pillars and a sign reading Sri Anandeswarar Samedha Anandeswari above two statues of deities, a male and a female form, draped in garlands of yellow, white, pink and red flowers and jewelled necklaces. In the foreground a man in white dhoti and orange shawl bends forward, pressing flowers toward the altar. Brass plates hold bananas, fruits and flower offerings, and a brass lamp stands nearby. Two standing people in white clothes with orange shawls frame the edges of the scene, as devotees witness the puja.

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October 24 20062006-10-24October 28 20062006-10-28October 24 20062006-10-24October 24 20062006-10-24October 23 20062006-10-23A gilded shrine canopy with carved golden pillars houses two seated deity murtis adorned with white and pink garlands, gold jewellery and orange-and-green silk. A man in white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl stands at left, holding a ritual vessel toward the figures. Printed blue Tamil lettering above reads the names of the shrine. A temple tower is visible at left.2006-10-25Photo of a procession deity pair seated on a golden palanquin under a canopy, decorated with garlands of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers. Two metal deity murtis with crowns and ornate necklaces sit on a pink cushion, with a small oil lamp flame burning before them. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, holding a lamp-tray. Fruits, coconuts and flower offerings are placed in front, and a large white cloth hangs at right edge.2006-11-05Indoor temple scene during a procession-related puja before two gilded deity murtis, identified by the Tamil and English text above as Sri Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari. Both murtis are heavily adorned with white, yellow, red and pink flower garlands, jewelled silver ornaments and crowns. In the foreground a priest in white dhoti and shirt stands at left, arm raised, beside a gold pillar. Before the deities stand a brass plate of nuts and grains, coconut halves, bananas, a pink and white flower-wrapped offering, steel bowls and a kalasha, with an orange cloth draped over an offering. A date stamp reads 31 10 06 at right.2006-10-31Night photograph of a temple shrine during a ratha procession stop, with two priests in white dhotis and shirts bending over offerings of flowers, fruit and a brass lamp at the base of a decorated deity murti pair. Behind them a golden shrine frame is hung with white, yellow and purple garlands, and two standing deity murtis wear garlands, silver ornaments and crowns. A Tamil-script neon sign shows the names of the deities. One priest wears an orange shawl over white clothes. A black speaker sits to the right, and a flash-lit night setting surrounds the scene.2006-10-29Outdoor procession scene at a decorated ratha in Chennai. A man in a white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl stands at left, holding a lit camphor flame in a metal aarti lamp toward two golden deity murtis seated on a pink-draped throne. The murtis wear jeweled necklaces, crowns and garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red flowers. Golden pillars frame the canopy, with a green tree behind and a pink basket of flowers and coconuts at lower left.2006-11-05Outdoor procession scene at a gilded ratha or temple canopy. Two large gold-toned deity murti stand adorned with white and yellow flower garlands, green leaves and crowns, one wearing a white cloth and the other an orange garment over pink cloth. A standing man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands at left, lighting or tending near the figures. Bright yellow and white flower decorations and a kalasha-like offering appear at the lower edge, with trees and onlookers in the background.2006-11-05A photograph of a golden-toned shrine structure with carved pillars and a small Tamil-labelled plaque reading ஸ்ரீ ஆனந்தேஸ்வரர் சமேத ஆனந்தேஸ்வரி above two deity murti seated at the back. The central figure is a sculpted image with a white head covering and garlands, and the right figure wears a blue-grey garment, garlands and a crown. A man in white dhoti bows at the front, touching a brass plate of offerings with fruit and flowers, while a second attendant in white stands at the right. Brass oil lamps and speakers flank the shrine, and orange flags stand at the sides under green trees.2006-10-23