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Outdoor temple shrine photographed under a golden arched frame with leafy trees behind. Two large black stone deity murti sit on a dark pedestal: the male figure wears an orange turban and orange shawl over white dhoti, heavy gold necklaces and jewellery, and holds ritual objects; the female figure beside him wears a red and pink silk sari and gold ornaments. In front, a smaller white statue of a seated saint in blue robes and rudraksha beads sits on the red-and-white base, beside a green-clad female figure holding a lamp. A stone plaque with Tamil text lies at the base. No living people are visible.

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October 09 20112011-10-09A golden arched shrine frames a black stone murti of a deity seated with a consort, both draped in garlands of red and yellow flowers and ornate jewelry. The male figure wears an orange turban and a white dhoti with an orange shawl, the female figure a pink silk sari. A white marble statue in orange robes and a pink lotus garland sits in front, with a brass lamp and offering plate at the left edge. Green foliage and a clear blue sky surround the shrine.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10A photograph of an outdoor shrine under a gilded, floral-carved arch framed by a tree. Two dark black stone murtis sit on a tiered pedestal: the left figure, a male deity with an orange turban, a white dhoti with a maroon border, and multiple gold and red bead necklaces, holds a trident-like weapon; the right figure, a female deity in a blue and gold silk sari, wears a crown and layered jewelry. A smaller white statue of a seated woman in a blue and gold sari and red necklace sits at the base, with a silver bell, a small offering cup, and a green plastic bag with flowers beside it. The base has red and white stripes and a black plaque with Tamil and English script.2011-04-17November 10 20112011-11-10December 19 20112011-12-19November 10 20112011-11-10September 13 20122012-09-13Outdoor shrine under a gilded, carved arch with a bright sun behind it. A dark-stone statue pair stands on a black pedestal: a male deity with an orange turban, white dhoti, red and gold necklaces and raised arms holding an object, beside a female deity in a blue and gold sari with a crown and layered gold jewellery. Below them sits a white statue of a seated figure in a grey sari with a gold necklace, one hand raised. Foreground has a brass bell, a small silver cup and a green plastic bag. A plaque on the base carries Tamil text naming Sri Anandeswarar and Anandeswari, with a second black plaque beneath it. No people are visible.2011-04-17December 19 20112011-12-19December 21 20112011-12-21A photograph of an outdoor shrine featuring black stone murti of a seated deity couple within a gilded arched frame. The male figure wears an orange turban, white dhoti with red border, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a rudraksha-style pendant; the female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a crown and matching jewellery. Yellow and red-green marigold garlands drape both figures. A smaller white statue of a kneeling devotee in blue sari and gold necklace sits below the pedestal. Green foliage and a few people in white clothing stand in the background.2011-04-17