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Photograph of an outdoor maroon banner for the Chithirai Brahmotsavam celebrating Devi Meenakshi's divine marriage with Lord Sundareshwara, 23rd April to 2nd May. The banner lists a schedule of events and offerings in white text, with a circular inset photo showing a man in a purple garment and garlands beside a decorated deity murti in a palanquin, plus a small illustrated panel of three deities in orange and blue at lower right. Green foliage sits in the foreground. No physical people stand in the frame beyond the printed photo.

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April 27 20122012-04-27A large maroon outdoor banner announces the Chithirai Brahmotsavam, described as the celebration of Devi Meenakshi's divine marriage with Lord Sundareshwara, running 23rd April to 2nd May. Listed events include Dhvajarohanam (flag hoisting) and Meenakshi Pattabhishekam (coronation of Meenakshi), with a further entry for Meenakshi Digvijayam (Meenakshi conquering all the worlds). White lettering sits on the deep red board, with green palm fronds visible at the right edge and a pale sky behind. No people are shown.2012-04-27A close-up photograph of a maroon banner with white printed text announcing the celebration of Devi Meenakshi's divine marriage with Lord Sundareshwara, 23rd April to 2nd May. The banner lists a schedule of festival events: flag hoisting, coronation of Meenakshi, Meenakshi conquering the worlds, the divine marriage, a chariot festival and a float festival. A faint corner of a decorative gold-bordered image appears at the lower right. No people are visible.2012-04-27A photograph of a large printed banner for the Chithirai Bramotsavam celebration of Devi Meenakshi with Lord Sundareshwara. On the left, a smiling man in a light lavender tunic with a gold chain and a white-and-maroon garland stands beside a cropped image of the deities. The banner's circular central picture shows a gold deity murti of Sundareshwara with a red turban and a deity murti of Meenakshi with a crown and garlands, behind a Shivalinga-style base. To the right, schedule text lists dates including 23rd April Dhvajarohanam (flag hoisting), 30th April Meenakshi Pattabhishekam, 1st May Meenakshi Digvijayam and 2nd May Meenakshi Sundareshwarar marriage. The banner is set against an orange-painted wall. The man on the left is in a light lavender tunic with garlands; he is shown as a standing person beside the banner. a person appearance is uncertain given the banner-and-garland setting.2012-04-27Photo 11741318Photo 11742184Golden promotional graphic with a schedule poster for Nithyanandeshwara Brahmotsavam Day 5 and Mahaparinirvana Day. Left panel shows a deity murti of Sri Valli Devasena with floral garlands in red, yellow and white, and a silver crown. Right panel shows a seated man in saffron-orange robes with ornate gold necklaces, a crown and a sceptre, raising one hand in blessing, beside an oil lamp and a golden throne; a probable Swamiji by ornate gold adornments, crown and saffron clothing. Below, red-bordered tables list event times for preparation, homa, live darshan, arati and samadhi darshan.2021-11-14September 24 20122012-09-24A large outdoor event banner in pink, purple and yellow, mounted in front of a temple. On the left, a portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, a white head wrap with a red bindi, a white garment and a rudraksha mala with red beads; the portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person. On the right, a printed image of a deity pair in ornate gold crowns and garlands, seated on a decorated throne. Text announces an Ananda Rathotsavam chariot festival, with the caption naming a person as the initiator. No physical people are visible in the scene.2006-09-23 +1 copiesA devotee in orange robes with a bare back and long hair performs a puja, reaching forward with a small vessel toward three gold-coloured murtis seated on a red-draped throne decorated with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. The central deity murti wears a jewelled crown, a red and gold sari and ornate necklaces, holding a ceremonial staff. A figure on the left wears an orange turban and jewelled collar, and a figure on the right wears a green sari and jewelled headdress. Gold ornamental panels frame the backdrop.2022-01-06July 22 20132013-07-22September 23 20062006-09-23