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Photograph of a ceremonial deity pair in a shrine decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses and green leaves, with a silver-gold crown on each figure. Two metal murti figures are seated side by side, one wearing white and gold dhoti-style cloth and the other a pink-and-gold garment. Trays of coconuts, pomegranates, bananas, mangoes and flowers sit in front, and a man in a white shirt on the right watches. Two men in white dhotis stand at the left edge, one holding an orange cloth. A printed sign in Tamil and English above the shrine reads 'Sri Anandeshwarar' and 'Sri Anandeshwari', indicating the deity pair. Pillars carved with floral motifs frame the scene.

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A man in a white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl stands at the left, leaning forward and reaching toward a pair of golden metal deity murtis decorated with white, purple and green flower garlands. The deities sit on a decorated platform inside an ornate golden shrine. A blue-lit Tamil inscription above reads Sri Anandeswarar Sametha Anandeswari. Trays of apples, mangoes, bananas, lemons, grapes and pineapple, plus a bowl of white grains, are arranged on the dais and steps before the murtis, and a flame burns beside them.2006-10-28A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis of Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, decorated with heavy garlands of white jasmine, red roses, green leaves and pink flowers, standing within a golden temple doorway. The deity on the left wears a white and gold cloth headdress, the one on the right a pink garment. A priest in white dhoti and shirt stands at left, adjusting garlands, and another attendant in white stands at right. Platters of bananas, apples, pomegranates, grapes and pineapple are arranged at the base, with scattered petals on the ground. Gilded carved pillars frame the shrine, and a neon-style sign above reads the deities' names.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28Two golden deity murtis are seated on a decorated pedestal inside a shrine, heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink, purple and dark red flowers, and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white cloth with gold trim and a gold crown-like head covering; the figure on the right wears a pink-and-magenta garment and a crown. Trays of fruit in front include mangoes, lemons, pomegranates, pineapples, grapes and bananas, along with coconuts and small brass bowls. A partially visible man in white dhoti with orange cloth stands at the left edge, and another man in white offers fruit at the right edge. The shrine is framed by gold-toned pillars wrapped in flower garlands, and a blue illuminated sign is mounted above.2006-10-28Photograph of a ratha yatra procession float decorated with garlands of white, pink, magenta and green flowers. Two golden metal deity murtis stand under the canopy: the taller one wears a white and gold shawl and the other a pink sari-like garment with gold jewellery; both are dressed with flower garlands. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange cloth over his shoulder bends forward to reach toward the deities. In front, metal trays hold coconuts, apples, pomegranates, bananas, guavas, pineapple, flower petals and a tray of loose flowers. A gold pillar with floral carving stands at left, and a small Ganesha relief is visible on its base. A sign above the deities reads in Tamil script with blue lettering.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28A photograph of two gold-coloured deity murti seated side by side on a raised golden platform inside a decorated ratha-style canopy, surrounded by dense garlands of white, pink, red and yellow flowers with green leaves. The left figure wears a white dhoti and a golden crown; the right figure wears a pink garment. Gold pillars with floral carvings frame the scene, a lit sign above reads the names of the deities, and bowls of mango, banana, orange and grapes sit in the foreground as offerings. No people are visible apart from a partial figure at the left edge.2006-10-28A photograph of a decorated temple-style ratha shrine during a procession, with a stone-sculpted deity pair consecrated as Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva and Nithyanandeshwari, adorned with white, pink, purple and green garlands. A priest in white dhoti and shawl, with a saffron-orange cloth draped at the top left, stands at the left holding a flaming lamp near the offerings. A plate of fruits including apples, bananas, oranges, pomegranates, grapes and pineapple, along with rice, sits on a tray before the deities. Illuminated blue-lettered signage on the shrine reads the deity names. No a person candidate is clearly visible on the shrine or among the attendees.2006-10-28Outdoor ritual photo of metal deity murtis of Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari on a decorated procession platform, garlanded with white jasmine and red, pink and green flower strands. Two men in white dhoti and shirt stand beside the murtis; the man on the right wears an orange shawl and adjusts garlands. Offerings are laid out in front: coconuts, bananas, apples, pomegranates, lemons and other fruit on silver trays, plus scattered petals. A gold-coloured pillar with carved figures frames the left side. A neon-style signboard above reads Sri Anandeswarar Sametha Anandeswari.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28