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A 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.

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Golden 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.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28A 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.2006-10-28Two 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.2006-10-28Two 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.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28A photograph of a golden processional deity pair, a Shiva and Parvati-form murti, seated on a decorated ratha or palanquin platform. Both murtis are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, red and magenta flowers, and yellow marigolds, with green leaf garlands hanging from the pillars. The male murti wears a tall conical crown and white dhoti, the female murti wears a pink and gold sari. A large steel vessel of limes and green fruit sits in front, with scattered flower petals on the floor. A golden sign above reads Sri Anandeshwarar and Sri Anandeshwari in Tamil. No physical people are visible.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28A photograph of two deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side on a raised golden-brown shrine within a decorated gateway. Both figures are draped in white and pink garments with gold borders and are adorned with necklaces and crowns. The shrine is hung with garlands of white jasmine, red and magenta flowers, marigolds and green leaves. Below, a steel vessel holds green and yellow limes, and a tray at the lower right holds bananas, coconut and pink and white flowers. No living people are visible.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28A 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.2006-10-28Photograph 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.2006-10-28