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A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a throne-like pedestal beside a gilded pillar carved with lion figures. The murti wears a pink-magenta silk skirt and gold-toned bodice, with long garlands of yellow, white and green flowers and a strand of yellow beads draped across the shoulders. Its raised hand holds an object, and a red curtain hangs behind. In the foreground a blue metal barricade rail stands before a printed notice board with Tamil-script text and phone numbers. No living people are visible.

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January 29 20092009-01-29July 20 20102010-07-20A bronze or metal deity murti of a seated goddess, shown from a low angle inside a temple with a plain concrete ceiling. The figure wears a purple blouse with gold-brocade borders, a blue-green and pink silk sari with woven gold patterns, and heavy garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses across the shoulders. Long black hair falls down the back, and a jewelled crown or headdress sits on the head. Bangles and an arm ornament are visible, and a golden arched frame surrounds the figure at right. Brass lamps are partly visible at the left edge.2010-10-03KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/28/20222022-03-28 +19 copiesNight photograph of a decorated processional deity murti on a ratha or palanquin-style shrine, framed by a gilded metal arch with a crown-like top. The murti wears a red and silver silk drape, a silver crown and ornaments, and garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. Small electric fairy lights are strung through the flowers, and red lamps glow in the dark background. No people are visible in the frame apart from partial figures at the edges.November 18 20082008-11-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated processional palanquin on a street. Two seated deity murtis, one holding a trident, are dressed in pink and gold silk and draped with marigold and red flower garlands. Golden carved pillars with lion-like figures frame the shrine-style canopy, behind an orange cloth backdrop. A yellow and green painted fabric hangs at the right edge.2009-01-29KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/5/20222022-03-05April 21 20152015-04-21A photograph of a decorated processional deity murti on a golden ratha or palanquin canopy. A standing bronze-coloured deity figure wears a blue garment with a green and purple cloth below, adorned with long garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and magenta flowers, and a conical crown. Its raised hand holds a trident-like implement. Golden lion and sculpted animal carvings frame the canopy, which is hung with white and pink flower strings. Behind the figure hangs a red cloth, and two printed signs read Sri Anandeshwarar and Sri Anandi. No people are visible.2009-02-13A bronze-toned deity murti seated on a golden arched throne framed with white and red jasmine garlands and marigolds. The figure wears a maroon turban with a feather, a jeweled necklace, and a magenta and teal silk skirt with a gold-embroidered green waist sash. It holds a trident in one hand and a small object in the other. In front, a brass bowl holds a pink flower offering and two small brass figures. No physical people are visible.2022-02-25KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/19/20222022-03-19