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Photograph of a shrine with gilded statues of Shiva and Parvati labelled "Sri Anandeswarar" and "Sri Anandeswari" on blue signs, both draped in marigold, white jasmine and pink garlands. The central statue shows Shiva with a trident and an orange turban. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes, rudraksha mala and pink garland raises one hand in blessing. A brass tray holds small oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offerings, with petals scattered on a white cloth. Gold lion-shaped pillars flank the shrine, and a framed portrait sits at the left edge. No living people are visible.

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March 03 20092009-03-03A temple shrine with two gilded deity murtis under an ornate golden arch against a deep red curtain. The standing figure on the left wears an orange turban, layered gold necklaces and holds a trident, while the figure on the right wears a pink garment and red gem necklace; both are garlanded with yellow and red flower strings. In front, an orange and gold throne holds a framed portrait of a seated man in orange robes and a white mala, with a small oil lamp burning before it. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and a silver kalasha sits on the altar. No living people are visible.2009-12-15July 21 20102010-07-21December 14 20102010-12-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine adorned with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. Two golden deity murtis sit on a raised dais: the taller figure wears an orange dhoti, a red headcloth and a gold crown and holds a trident and other ritual objects, while the figure beside him has a gold crown and ornate gold necklaces. In front stands a large silver Shiva lingam wrapped with rudraksha beads and a white cloth. Below sits a small orange-robed figure with a white cloth draped over the head, garlanded with white flowers, along with a standing orange-robed sannyasi figure with a rudraksha mala on the right side and a flower-decorated niche. Brass lamps and a green-and-white floral arrangement sit at the base. The scene is a shrine decoration, with no living people visible.2012-01-01Photograph of a shrine with a large golden-framed arch behind two orange-and-gold seated deity statues, a male figure with a crown and a female figure with jewelled headdress, both draped in orange and yellow garments and covered in yellow, red and green garlands. In front, a red velvet throne chair with gold trim holds a framed portrait of a smiling man in saffron robes seated in meditation pose, with a red garland draped over the frame, labelled 'Paramahamsa Nithyananda' on the printed caption. Brass lamps flank the shrine and a silver tray of offerings sits in the foreground. The portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person, so no living person is visible.2010-12-14December 14 20102010-12-14Photograph 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 copiesA decorated shrine with two gilded deity murtis seated together on a red silk-draped throne beneath an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and a jewelled necklace, holding a bow and arrow; the female figure wears an orange-red sari with gold crown and jewellery. Both are garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands and white jasmine. Before them stands a white and saffron-clad sculpted figure with a small saffron cloth over its head, seated beneath a gold cobra hood with green jewelled inlays, in front of a gold rimmed platform draped in white and gold-bordered cloth. Brass lamps flank the shrine and offering vessels sit at the base.2010-07-25June 17 20092009-06-17Golden murti of a seated deity pair, Shiva and Parvati as Ardhanareeshwara-style figures, under a gilded arch against red drapery. The left figure wears a red-and-gold turban and holds a trident-like staff; the right has a crown and jeweled necklaces. In front stands a gold-plated lingam wrapped with a coiled golden naga, decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands. Below, a white marble statue of a seated saint in orange robes and a rudraksha mala raises one hand in blessing. White cloths, brass vessels and flower offerings sit on the altar. No living people are visible.2010-11-21A gilded deity murti pair seated in an ornate golden arch, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, white, red and purple. The taller figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red and gold crown with a large red-stoned necklace; the figure on the right wears a gold crown and layered jewelled necklaces. In front, a golden lingam sits on a pedestal draped with flower garlands, and below it a small white and red figurine with a red headcloth. A framed photograph of a smiling man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, garlanded with white flowers and draped in an orange cloth, rests on the steps. Brass oil lamps stand on either side.2009-12-23