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Two golden metal statues seated side by side on a green cloth-draped platform, decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers. The left figure wears a white and green cloth, a white dhoti, a gold necklace and a head covering, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The right figure wears a red sari with gold border, a silver and gold necklace, and a jeweled crown. A small ornate deity murti stands in a gold prabhavali at the bottom front, with pink flowers and kalasha-like brass items nearby. Behind them are gold-painted pillars and a red backdrop with a blue-lettered Tamil banner. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of two gilded statues seated on a golden throne, heavily garlanded with marigolds, jasmine and pink flower strands. The left figure wears a white dhoti and white shawl with gold borders, a bindi, layered silver and gold necklaces and gilded earrings, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The right figure wears a deep red silk garment, a crown, layered silver and gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a ritual object in the raised hand. Both are murti statues, not living people, and the arrangement suggests a temple sanctum or shrine display.2006-10-21Two 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.2006-10-16A photograph of a metal utsava murti pair seated on a red and gold throne inside a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white head cloth with gold border, a jewelled necklace and gold chains, and holds a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a green silk blouse and red skirt with gold border, a crown and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red and yellow flower garlands. Flower offerings sit in brass plates at the base, and a gilded arch frames a small silver-clad figure. Gold pillars with carved lion motifs surround the shrine, with a printed banner above reading 'Sri Anandeswari' and 'Anandeswarar'. No living people are visible.2008-11-11Golden utsava murtis of a deity couple seated on a decorated golden palanquin-style platform under a wooden canopy at a yatra procession. The left figure is a male deity with a raised right hand in abhaya mudra, wearing a white dhoti-style cloth and a green shawl over the shoulder, garlanded with yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers. The right figure is a female deity in a red saree with gold jewellery and a red-flowered garland. Above them a blue Tamil-script banner reads the names of the deities. Gold pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2006-10-09Photograph of a pair of gold-coloured metal deity murtis seated on a raised platform inside a temple-style structure with carved pillars and red drapes. The male figure has a white turban-like cloth, white dhoti, a multi-strand gold and white beaded necklace, and holds a trident-like staff. The female figure wears a green and gold silk sari, heavy gold and white floral necklaces, and a crown. Both are garlanded with white jasmine strands and red flowers. A small smaller metal figure stands in front, with a shiva-lingam-like form on a green cloth below. Outdoors on a wooden platform, roof visible at right.2006-10-26October 15 20062006-10-15A photograph of a golden metal deity pair, a seated male form and a standing female form, adorned for worship. Both figures wear heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, earrings and crowns, with the male figure's head wrapped in a white and gold cloth and the female figure wearing a red sari with gold border. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and green flowers and white blossoms drape both figures. In front stands a small silver-gilt deity figure within an arched frame, beside a brass tray holding a small golden shivalinga-style vessel. Behind them are gilded pillars and red hangings with hanging flower strands. These are statues, not living people.2006-09-24October 19 20062006-10-19Two golden metal statues of a deity couple sit side by side on a red-draped throne in a temple setting, decorated with white and red-and-yellow flower garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a white shawl over the head and shoulders, and layered gold necklaces with jewelled pendants; his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The female figure wears a green silk sari with a red-and-gold border, a jewelled crown, and a heavy silver-and-green necklace. A small golden deity murti stands on a lower platform in front, with a golden kalasha and offerings of flowers and brass lamps nearby. Behind them, a golden arch frames a Tamil-script name board, and a stage light is mounted above.2008-11-11Photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis seated on a processional ratha during the Koadikkan Ratha Yatra. The left murti, in a white dhoti with gold border and white shawl, has hands raised in anjali mudra; the right murti wears a crown and a red-maroon garment, holding a staff. Both are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink and green ribbons, purple flowers and marigolds. Banana leaves and marigold and red-flower garlands decorate a pillar at right under a wooden canopy.2006-10-28A photograph of a gilded metal murti of a seated deity couple on a red-cushioned throne in a temple sanctum, adorned with white and red-yellow flower garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti and white turban with orange border, a jewelled necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a green silk sari with gold border, a jewelled crown and necklaces. A small silver-framed figure and flower offerings sit at the base. A board above reads in Tamil the names Anandeshwari and Anandeshwarar. No living people are visible.2006-11-11A golden metal utsava murti pair seated on a red velvet-covered wooden seat, draped in white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders and a white turban on the left figure, who holds hands in anjali-like gesture. The right figure wears a green silk saree with gold zari border, a jewelled crown and heavy ornate necklaces. Both are adorned with white and red-yellow garlands, and a brass lamp stands in the lower left. Background shows red and white floral festoons and a partial banner. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2008-11-11