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A photograph of two gilded processional deity images, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva and Nithyanandeshwari Parashakthi, seated side by side on a decorated throne. Both wear heavy gold necklaces and crowns, and are draped in long garlands of white jasmine, marigold, red and pink blooms, and green leaves. The male deity wears a white and gold dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl, with a hand raised in blessing; the female figure wears a magenta blouse and pink sari. A line of lime garlands hangs across the throne, and a small brass figure sits among the flowers at the base. Scattered petals cover the wet floor. A neon-style sign above reads Sri Anandeswarar Sametha Anandeswari. No people are visible in the scene.

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Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden throne, heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands, pink, red and purple flower strands, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border, a gold-bordered white cloth over the head and a jewelled chest ornament; he raises one hand in abhaya gesture and holds a small staff. The figure on the right wears a pink blouse, a pink-and-gold sari and a crown with jewellery. A garland of green fruits hangs on the left. Flower heaps fill the base, with a small figure placed among them. Above, a sign in Tamil script reads the names of the deities. Wet petals cover the floor.2006-10-28Photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of a male and female deity, heavily garlanded with white jasmine, red and yellow flower strands and pink lotus-bud garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, a red tilak on the forehead, and an elaborate silver-and-gold necklace; his right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a gold crown, ornate gold necklaces and a teal sari. A small deity figure stands at the base within a floral garland, with flower petals scattered on the floor, and a golden pillared shrine frame behind. No living people are visible. A Tamil-language sign above reads the deity names.2006-10-23Golden metal processional deities of a seated couple, Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, sit on a decorated ratha within a canopy with gilded pillars. They are heavily adorned with white jasmine, red and orange marigold, pink and green garlands and lime-green bead strands. The male deity wears a white dhoti and a gold headdress, and the female deity wears a pink sari. Trays of mangoes, apples and other fruit are offered in the foreground. Scaffolding and a building stand behind. A Tamil-script banner is affixed to the canopy.2006-10-28Golden metal murtis of a deity couple, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva and Nithyanandeshwari Parashakthi, stand heavily adorned with white jasmine and pink and purple flower garlands, green leaves and marigolds, set in a temple shrine. The male murti raises one hand in abhaya mudra and wears a white cloth; the female murti wears a magenta sari, gold jewellery and a crown. Flower offerings and marigolds are piled at their feet. Two white-clad attendants stand at the edges of the frame, partly visible. Above, illuminated blue Tamil lettering reads the deity names.2006-10-28Two golden deity murtis, a seated male form in white dhoti with gold border and a female form in a pink sari with gold jewellery, are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, marigold, red roses, pink and green leaves before a temple backdrop. Bowls of rice dishes, sweets and fruit, including apples and pomegranates, are arranged on the floor, with scattered petals. A Tamil signboard reads the names of Ananteshwara and Ananteshwari above the shrine. No people are visible in the scene.2006-10-28Photo of two golden processional deity murtis, Sri Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, seated under a canopy in a temple shrine, heavily decorated with white jasmine, red and yellow flower garlands and fresh flowers. The male figure, in a white dhoti-style garment with a white turban-like cloth, raises his right hand in abhaya mudra and wears layered silver-toned necklaces; the female figure wears a green sari, a crown and gold jewellery. Pink and red floral offerings lie at their feet, with a small figure of a deity in front. A lamp hangs at the top of a gilded arch, with Tamil text on a board above. No living people are visible.2006-10-23A photograph of two golden metal murti statues seated side by side on a raised pink-draped platform, decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands. The left figure wears a white dhoti and a multicoloured jewelled crown and raises one hand in abhaya mudra; the right figure wears an orange-brown garment, a jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces. A smaller golden deity murti sits in front, garlanded, with a silver plate and a kalasha-like brass vessel nearby. Above them, blue Tamil script on a wooden board is visible, with a bright light at top centre and potted plants around the sides. No living people are shown.2006-11-03Photograph of two golden metal deity murti on a decorated stand, heavily adorned with white jasmine garlands, pink and magenta flower garlands, green leaves and lime-green citrus beads. The left murti wears a white dhoti with gold border and a cream shawl, with its hand raised in abhaya-like gesture. The right murti wears a pink silk sari, gold and jewelled necklaces and a crown. A partially visible person in white kurta and white dhoti stands at the far right, holding flowers aloft. Blue Tamil script signage is visible on the wall above, and marigolds and pink blossoms are arranged in the foreground.2006-10-28A photograph of a golden processional deity pair seated on a decorated platform, with a male figure on the left and a female figure in a pink sari on the right, both heavily garlanded with white jasmine, red roses and orange marigolds, with a green leaf garland draped across them. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at the right edge, raising one arm to the figures. Fresh pink roses, red flowers, apples, grapes and yellow fruit lie in front, with orange cloth below and a gold pillar at the left. Blue Tamil letters are displayed above the deities.2006-10-28Two golden metal deity murtis are decorated with thick garlands of white, pink, purple and dark red flowers with green foliage. The figure on the left wears a white and gold-bordered cloth and holds one hand raised in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a crown and a magenta silk garment with gold jewellery. Blue Tamil-script lettering is displayed above, and a bright light glows behind the murtis. A carved stone pillar stands at the right edge, and a green-and-white garlanded column frames the scene. No people are visible.2006-10-28October 19 20062006-10-19Golden metal murti of a deity pair seated on a raised throne, heavily garlanded with white jasmine, yellow marigold, pink and red flower strands. The male figure wears a white turban and white dhoti-style cloth with a silver chest ornament; the consort figure beside him wears a silver crown and red bindi. Flower offerings and a coconut sit at the base; the red curtain and carved gold pillars frame the scene. Image is a photograph of statues, no living people visible.2006-10-24