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Photograph of a temple shrine being adorned for a ratha yatra procession. Two men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand on a raised platform, reaching up to drape long garlands of white jasmine, red and pink flowers, and green leaves over a golden deity murti. Garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red blooms hang from the golden pillars and arch. Trays of fruit including bananas, pomegranates, mangoes, guavas and grapes sit in the foreground beside scattered pink petals. The scene is gilded, with gold-painted columns and ornate carving framing the shrine.

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October 28 20062006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28Photograph of a procession deity being decorated at a golden-pillared shrine. Two young men in white dhotis and white shirts, one with an orange shawl, stand on either side offering garlands to a pair of deity murti draped in heaped white, red, orange and pink flower garlands. A golden arch with carved lotus panels frames the scene, with a Ganesha relief at lower left. Platters of bananas, apples, grapes, mangoes and pineapple sit in the foreground, and a Tamil-script sign is visible above the shrine.2006-10-28Two golden deity murti of a divine couple stand inside a garlanded shrine, adorned with white jasmine, pink and magenta flower garlands and green leaves. Two priests in white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls stand on either side, arranging the garlands. In front are offering trays of bananas, apples, pomegranates, guavas, coconuts, a pineapple and a bowl of flower petals and grains. A blue neon sign above reads the names of the deities, and the gold-painted pillars are draped in marigold and leaf garlands.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 20062006-10-28A photograph of a ratha yatra procession in which a man in a white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl stands beside a golden shrine canopy and makes an offering to two gold-coloured deity murtis, a male and a female form, heavily garlanded with white jasmine and red and orange flowers. The female murti wears a pink saree. A second man in white with an orange cloth stands at the right holding a plate of offerings. Golden pillars frame the scene, and a sign reading Sri Nithyanandeshwari is visible in blue above. The scene is part of the Koadikkan Ratha Yatra. Two persons are visible; the murtis are not counted as people.2006-10-28A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands at the golden-pillared entrance of a shrine, reaching up to adjust garlands on two deity murtis. The murtis are draped in thick garlands of white, purple, and red flowers with green foliage. Trays of fruit, flowers, bananas, coconuts and a brass vessel sit in front. A cameraman on the right films the scene. A lit sign above reads Sri Anandeshwara and Sri Anandeshwari.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28October 24 20062006-10-24Photograph 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.2006-10-28