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Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden throne, heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands, pink, red and purple flower strands, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border, a gold-bordered white cloth over the head and a jewelled chest ornament; he raises one hand in abhaya gesture and holds a small staff. The figure on the right wears a pink blouse, a pink-and-gold sari and a crown with jewellery. A garland of green fruits hangs on the left. Flower heaps fill the base, with a small figure placed among them. Above, a sign in Tamil script reads the names of the deities. Wet petals cover the floor.

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A photograph of two gilded processional deity images, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva and Nithyanandeshwari Parashakthi, seated side by side on a decorated throne. Both wear heavy gold necklaces and crowns, and are draped in long garlands of white jasmine, marigold, red and pink blooms, and green leaves. The male deity wears a white and gold dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl, with a hand raised in blessing; the female figure wears a magenta blouse and pink sari. A line of lime garlands hangs across the throne, and a small brass figure sits among the flowers at the base. Scattered petals cover the wet floor. A neon-style sign above reads Sri Anandeswarar Sametha Anandeswari. No people are visible in the scene.2006-10-28Golden metal murtis of a deity couple, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva and Nithyanandeshwari Parashakthi, stand heavily adorned with white jasmine and pink and purple flower garlands, green leaves and marigolds, set in a temple shrine. The male murti raises one hand in abhaya mudra and wears a white cloth; the female murti wears a magenta sari, gold jewellery and a crown. Flower offerings and marigolds are piled at their feet. Two white-clad attendants stand at the edges of the frame, partly visible. Above, illuminated blue Tamil lettering reads the deity names.2006-10-28Photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of a male and female deity, heavily garlanded with white jasmine, red and yellow flower strands and pink lotus-bud garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, a red tilak on the forehead, and an elaborate silver-and-gold necklace; his right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a gold crown, ornate gold necklaces and a teal sari. A small deity figure stands at the base within a floral garland, with flower petals scattered on the floor, and a golden pillared shrine frame behind. No living people are visible. A Tamil-language sign above reads the deity names.2006-10-23Photograph of two golden metal deity murti on a decorated stand, heavily adorned with white jasmine garlands, pink and magenta flower garlands, green leaves and lime-green citrus beads. The left murti wears a white dhoti with gold border and a cream shawl, with its hand raised in abhaya-like gesture. The right murti wears a pink silk sari, gold and jewelled necklaces and a crown. A partially visible person in white kurta and white dhoti stands at the far right, holding flowers aloft. Blue Tamil script signage is visible on the wall above, and marigolds and pink blossoms are arranged in the foreground.2006-10-28Two golden deity murtis, a seated male form in white dhoti with gold border and a female form in a pink sari with gold jewellery, are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, marigold, red roses, pink and green leaves before a temple backdrop. Bowls of rice dishes, sweets and fruit, including apples and pomegranates, are arranged on the floor, with scattered petals. A Tamil signboard reads the names of Ananteshwara and Ananteshwari above the shrine. No people are visible in the scene.2006-10-28Golden metal processional deities of a seated couple, Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, sit on a decorated ratha within a canopy with gilded pillars. They are heavily adorned with white jasmine, red and orange marigold, pink and green garlands and lime-green bead strands. The male deity wears a white dhoti and a gold headdress, and the female deity wears a pink sari. Trays of mangoes, apples and other fruit are offered in the foreground. Scaffolding and a building stand behind. A Tamil-script banner is affixed to the canopy.2006-10-28A photograph of a golden processional deity pair seated on a decorated platform, with a male figure on the left and a female figure in a pink sari on the right, both heavily garlanded with white jasmine, red roses and orange marigolds, with a green leaf garland draped across them. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at the right edge, raising one arm to the figures. Fresh pink roses, red flowers, apples, grapes and yellow fruit lie in front, with orange cloth below and a gold pillar at the left. Blue Tamil letters are displayed above the deities.2006-10-28A photograph of two golden metal murti statues seated side by side on a raised pink-draped platform, decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands. The left figure wears a white dhoti and a multicoloured jewelled crown and raises one hand in abhaya mudra; the right figure wears an orange-brown garment, a jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces. A smaller golden deity murti sits in front, garlanded, with a silver plate and a kalasha-like brass vessel nearby. Above them, blue Tamil script on a wooden board is visible, with a bright light at top centre and potted plants around the sides. No living people are shown.2006-11-03Photo of two golden processional deity murtis, Sri Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, seated under a canopy in a temple shrine, heavily decorated with white jasmine, red and yellow flower garlands and fresh flowers. The male figure, in a white dhoti-style garment with a white turban-like cloth, raises his right hand in abhaya mudra and wears layered silver-toned necklaces; the female figure wears a green sari, a crown and gold jewellery. Pink and red floral offerings lie at their feet, with a small figure of a deity in front. A lamp hangs at the top of a gilded arch, with Tamil text on a board above. No living people are visible.2006-10-23A photograph of two deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side on a raised golden-brown shrine within a decorated gateway. Both figures are draped in white and pink garments with gold borders and are adorned with necklaces and crowns. The shrine is hung with garlands of white jasmine, red and magenta flowers, marigolds and green leaves. Below, a steel vessel holds green and yellow limes, and a tray at the lower right holds bananas, coconut and pink and white flowers. No living people are visible.2006-10-28October 25 20062006-10-25Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple decorated for procession, adorned with white jasmine garlands, purple and red flower strands, and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border, a gold chest ornament, a raised right hand in abhaya mudra and a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with gold brocade, a jeweled crown, and a pearl-and-stone necklace. Red kumkum marks are on both foreheads. Behind them hang flower garlands and a red drape. No physical people are visible.2006-10-28