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A photo of two gilded metal murti of a deity couple in a temple shrine, set against a red curtain. The left figure wears an orange and black turban-style crown, ornate white and silver necklaces, a dark embroidered garment and holds a trident-like staff and a raised decorated hand. The right figure wears a tall jeweled crown, layered silver necklaces and a pink-red silk sari with gold border. Both are draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves, and a small bird ornament sits on the staff. Two signs above read Sri Anandeshwarar in English and Tamil. No people are visible.

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February 13 20092009-02-13Photograph of two golden deity murtis, Sri Anandeshwarar and Sri Anandeshwari, standing in a temple shrine. The male murti wears a red and black turban-style crown, a trident in its left hand and ornate jewelled necklaces; the female murti wears a tall jewelled crown, layered pearl necklaces and a red and gold sari. Both are garlanded with yellow, red and white flowers. Two printed signs above them, one in English and one in Tamil, name the deities. A red curtain backdrop and gilded temple pillars surround them. No physical people are visible.2009-01-31January 31 20092009-01-31June 17 20092009-06-17June 17 20092009-06-17Close-up photograph of two ornate gold-toned metal murti of a deity couple, decorated with jeweled crowns, layered gold necklaces, and white and red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban-style headdress and holds a small staff topped with a bird figure; the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and blue-green garment. A red curtain forms the backdrop, with a dark bird-shaped ornament visible at right. No physical people are shown. Visible signage reads Sri Anandateshwar and Sri Anandateshwari.2009-02-12Two golden metal murti statues of a deity couple stand side by side against a red draped backdrop, garlanded with red, yellow and white flower strands. The left figure, labelled Sri Anandeshwarar, wears a red and gold headdress, a purple garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a trident (trishul) in one hand. The right figure, labelled Sri Anandeswari, wears a jewelled crown, a blue garment and layered necklaces, holding a small bird on a stalk. Red and pink flowers are placed at their hands and feet. No living people are visible.2009-02-13Two gilded deity murti figures stand side by side before a red drape and two signboards. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a dark maroon garment with jeweled borders, layered gold and beaded necklaces and a tall decorative crown, holding a golden staff topped with a small bird. The figure on the right has a tall jeweled crown, large pearl-and-gem earrings, a blue jeweled garment and multiple necklaces, with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers draped at the sides. Both faces are polished gold.2009-02-13Close-up photograph of two gilded metal murti figures. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-style headdress with a jewelled crown top, a red tilak, gold earrings and a heavy jewelled necklace. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a red bindi, a gold nose ring and gold earrings. Between them stands a small golden bird figure. White jasmine garlands and yellow marigold garlands surround the figures, with red flowers at the lower right. Two banners behind them carry Tamil and English text. No people are visible.2009-06-17Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple stand side by side against an orange drape, under a placard reading Sri Anandeshwarar and Sri Anandeswari. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange turban, a jewelled breastplate and layered garlands; the figure on the right, with an ornate crown, holds a lotus-like object and wears heavy gold necklaces, large earrings and an orange blouse. Ornate pillars frame the shrine. The statues are decorated with intricate gem-studded jewellery.2009-03-03Two golden metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side on a decorated platform, each wearing elaborate jewellery, ornate crowns and garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a red turban-style cloth and holds a staff, while the figure on the right, in a blue garment, raises one hand holding a small golden implement. Ornate golden decorations frame the scene. A white-clad priest wearing a yellow cloth stands at the left edge, partly visible. Two printed name signs above the murti read Sri Anandeshwarar and Sri Anandeswari, in English and Tamil. A red cloth backdrop hangs behind the figures.2009-02-13Two gilded metal processional murtis of a deity couple, Sri Anandeshwarar and Sri Anandeswari, are displayed under a gold ceiling with orange draping behind them. Both wear jeweled crowns, jeweled earrings, layered gold necklaces and garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers. The figure on the left holds a trident and a jeweled hand gesture, while the figure on the right holds a staff. White signboards with cyan Tamil and English labels identify the two murtis. No living people are visible.2009-06-17 +1 copies