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Photograph of a temple shrine decorated for a procession, with two golden metal deity murtis of a male and female figure draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers and white jasmine. The male figure wears a golden turban, a white embroidered breastplate and ornate ear ornaments; the female figure wears a red sari, a gold crown and layered necklaces. In the foreground a bare-chested man in a cream dhoti kneels at the shrine base, and behind him another man in a white shirt stands near a bicycle beside a wall. Gold-painted pillars and palm fronds frame the scene.

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A shirtless priest in a saffron-orange dhoti stands at left, holding a brass tray with small bowls and a pointing gesture toward two golden deity murti of a male and female figure, dressed with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, pink and white flowers. The seated figure at centre wears a golden turban, layered gold necklaces and a white-and-gold ornamental collar; the figure at right wears a crown, gold jewellery and a red sari with gold border. Green fabric drapes the base and a white cloth lies below.2006-10-16October 16 20062006-10-16A photograph of a standing man in a white dhoti-style kurta and an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, standing beside two gold-coloured metal deity murtis decorated with heavy garlands of yellow, pink and white flowers. The deity on the left wears a golden headdress and layered gold necklaces; the one on the right wears a crown, silver necklaces and a red sari. Outdoors under a temporary shelter with palm trees and a thatched structure behind.2006-10-16Two metal deity murtis of a god and goddess stand under a carved golden canopy inside an ornate ratha, both draped in heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and pink-red flowers. The male murti wears gold necklaces and a headdress and the female murti wears a red sari, pearl and gold jewellery and a crown. A man in white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala stands at left, his hands clasped, looking toward the deities. Another white-clad figure appears at far right. A board above reads in Tamil that this is the procession of Sri Anandeshwarar samedha Anandeshwari, part of a chariot procession.2006-10-16Outdoor procession scene showing two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated palanquin-style platform, heavily garlanded with bands of yellow, pink, red and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a golden-brown head cloth, gold necklaces and a raised right hand in blessing; the figure on the right wears a crown, large earrings, white and gold necklaces and a red and gold garment. Behind them, ornate carved pillars of the ratha frame are visible, with trees and a few standing devotees in white and purple clothing at the edge of the frame, some watching and some partially cropped at the right. A cloth draped over the platform's front and a green cloth below suggest a temple-style street procession.2006-10-16October 16 20062006-10-16Golden metal statues of a seated deity pair on a procession-style ratha, decorated with long garlands of yellow and pink-red flowers. The figure on the left is male, with a golden face, white and gold dhoti and a white shawl over gold ornaments, holding a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right is female, wearing a red sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, a crown and a gold-trimmed bindi. Both sit on a green cloth draped over the platform. At lower right a bald elderly man in white cloth sits beside the ratha. A small figure in floral garland sits below the deities. Palm trees and a white wall frame the outdoor setting.2006-10-16October 15 20062006-10-15October 16 20062006-10-16Golden metal murti figures of a deity couple stand under a gilded temple canopy beside a flowering tree. The male figure wears a white dhoti with an orange-red border, a white head cloth with a red band, and a red tilak, and holds a raised hand gesture. The female figure wears an ornate gold crown, heavy gold necklaces, and a purple sari, both draped with thick garlands of pink and white flowers. In the lower left, a man in a white shirt bends forward near the figures, apparently tending or offering at them, with a small red-and-white floral offering on the ground. Green foliage and a cream wall are behind. Deity murti, procession-style setting, garlands and puja offerings.2006-10-23Two golden metal deity murti are displayed under a canopy heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink roses, white jasmine and green leaves, for a procession. The left figure, wearing a gold-and-cream turban and a white dhoti with a gold border, raises one hand in abhaya gesture while holding a small white flower garland. The right figure wears a red and green silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, and holds a white garland. A white and pink flower bouquet sits in front of the figures on a decorated platform. The statues are idols, not living people, and a bicycle is visible at the left edge of the frame.2006-10-16Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis on a festival cart, heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red and pink flowers. The figure on the left wears a white-and-gold turban and a white lace-patterned blouse with gold trim, its right hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall crown with a jewelled band, red-and-gold garments, pearl-and-gold necklaces and large drop earrings. Both have red bindi marks. A gold staff or mace appears at the left edge. The scene reads as a ratha yatra procession image.2006-10-16