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Two gilded metal murti statues in a temple interior. On the left, a male deity murti wears a tall ornate crown, a white dhoti-style cloth with a magenta and gold border draped over the shoulder, a red bindi, and a gold-threaded white garment. On the right, a female deity murti wears a silver-toned crown with red stone ornaments, a red bindi, a white beaded necklace and a multicoloured sari in pink, orange and green. A flame-shaped trident stands between them against a yellow wall and a red curtain. A date stamp in the corner reads 5.10.2006. No living people are visible.

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October 24 20062006-10-24Two golden murti statues are seated side by side inside a temple shrine, garlanded with marigold, white jasmine and red flower strands. The left figure, a male deity murti, wears a white cloth draped over the head, a white dhoti with gold border, a gold and white beaded necklace and gold earrings, and raises one hand in abhaya gesture; a small bull figure sits at its base. The right figure, a female deity murti, wears a red blouse, a teal patterned sari, layered gold and silver necklaces, a jewelled crown and earrings, holding a lotus-like object. A red cloth backdrop and a carved stone pillar are visible behind them, with a timestamp reading 27 10 2006 along the left edge.2006-10-27Photograph of two gilded deity murtis decorated for a procession, with garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and magenta flowers. The left figure wears a white headcloth with gold border, a white and gold jewelled chest ornament, and raises a hand holding a small ritual object; the right figure wears a gold crown with jewelled ornaments, a red and gold silk garment, and red tilak marks on the forehead. Both faces are polished gold. A date stamp reads 23 10 2006 in the lower right. Behind them is a shop shutter with a sign. No living people are visible.2006-10-23October 25 20062006-10-25October 23 20062006-10-23A photograph of a golden processional murti pair seated on a green-draped platform beneath a carved golden canopy with red curtains behind. The male figure wears a white dhoti with gold border, a gold-and-yellow turban, layered gold necklaces and white floral collar, and holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand. The female figure wears a red sari with gold border and bangles, a silver-white crown and layered necklaces, and gestures with one hand. A signboard above the canopy reads Sri Anandeshwarar Samedha Anandeshwari, with a palm tree visible at right. These are statues, not living people.2006-10-16October 20 20062006-10-20October 23 20062006-10-23Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side in a temple shrine beneath a wooden canopy with carved golden pillars and a dark red curtain behind them. The left figure wears a white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders, a white silver-embroidered necklace, and multiple gold chains; the right figure wears a tall crown, silver ornaments, white garlands, and a red-dotted forehead. Both are draped in white jasmine garlands and have silver earrings. A bright lamp hangs above, and a tiled roof edge and greenery are visible outside.2006-10-26Two golden metal murti statues of a male and female deity are decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, pink and red flowers, and green leaves for a procession or ritual setting. The male figure wears a cream and gold turban-like cloth, white lace-patterned chest ornament, layered gold necklaces and white lace earrings, with his right hand raised in blessing. The female figure wears a red blouse, a white lace-patterned chest piece, gold necklaces and a tall crown with flowers, holding a staff. A printed date stamp reads 15.10.2006 at lower right. These are statues, not physically present people.2006-10-15October 16 20062006-10-16Photograph of two gold-painted murti figures on a decorated ratha or shrine platform in front of a red cloth backdrop, draped with pink lotus-bud garlands and white and red flower garlands. The left figure wears a white head cloth and white garment with a gold-bordered orange shawl, layered necklaces and a raised hand in abhaya mudra. The right figure wears a crown, jewellery and a purple silk sari with gold zari. Gold pillars and carved arches frame the scene, with trees and a white building behind. The murtis are statues, not living people.2006-10-23