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Photograph at night of an outdoor shrine framed by ornate gold-coloured metal arch panels and leafy branches in the foreground. Two black stone murti are seated on a dark pedestal: the figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with a red and green border and a red turban, and the figure on the right wears a green silk sari with gold trim and a gold crown. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red flower garlands and a rope of golden-brown beads. Below them, a small white statue of a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala stands with hands folded in namaskar. A red-and-white striped base holds a signboard with Tamil and English text.

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A night photograph of a black stone murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a dark pedestal inside an ornate gilded arch, with leafy trees behind. The deities wear white and green garments, a red and gold turban-like crown, white and red flower garlands and a gold necklace. In front of the pedestal a devotee in saffron-orange clothing with rudraksha beads kneels and prostrates, with his head to the ground. The inscribed blue board at the base reads Sri Anandeswarar Anandeswari, the names of the temple deities.2011-09-08Night photograph of a dark stone deity murti with a red turban-style crown and white dhoti, garlanded with white jasmine and red flower garlands, standing beside a dark female figure in a green and gold sari with a gold crown, framed by an ornate gilded arch and dark leafy tree behind. In the foreground, a small white statue of a kneeling or seated devotee wearing an orange saffron cloth and rudraksha-style mala sits on the plinth. The plinth is dark stone with a red-and-white base edge.2011-09-08Night photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gilded arched frame carved with floral scrollwork, framing black stone deity murti of a male figure in white dhoti and red turban with a jeweled crown, garlanded with white and red flower malas, beside a female deity murti in a green sari with a golden crown. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and rudraksha mala, hands folded in namaskar, sits on the pedestal. Foliage fills the dark background. Tamil text is printed on the base panel below.2011-09-08Night photograph of a shrine at a temple setting, with a black stone Shiva and Parvati-style deity pair seated under an ornate gilded arched frame. The male figure wears a white dhoti, an orange-saffron cloth draped over the head, a gold necklace, and a tall ceremonial headpiece; the female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold jewelry. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, red and white flowers, and green leaves drape both figures. In front, a small white figure of a kneeling devotee with folded hands wears a blue garment and a yellow-and-white garland. A plastic-wrapped floral offering sits to the right, and a brass vessel stands at the left. A blue and gold plaque with Tamil script is mounted on the base, and a red-and-white painted border runs along the bottom of the platform. No people are physically present.2011-04-17May 05 20122012-05-05April 03 20082008-04-03A photograph of a shrine in an outdoor garden set beneath a golden arched canopy with carved floral borders and banana leaves behind. Two black stone deity murtis stand together on a dais, the male figure in an orange headcloth, a crown, layered gold necklaces and a white dhoti with gold border, the female figure in green and red silk with gold jewellery, both draped in yellow-gold and yellow-and-red garlands of marigolds and white flowers with green bead strands. In front sits a small white statue of a seated figure in a red headcloth and red robe with raised hand, also garlanded. A small orange-clad figurine stands at the left, and a glass lantern sits at the right on a red-and-white striped plinth. A black inscribed stone plaque with Tamil text is set on the front of the plinth, and a Tamil-labelled sign above the arch reads a dedication name.2011-12-21A photograph of a temple shrine arch with a carved gilded frame, showing a black stone deity murti of a male and female pair decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban, jewelled gold necklaces and a white dhoti with a green-and-orange sash, while the female figure wears a white sari with gold jewellery. Below them sits a small white marble figure of a seated sage-like figure with a white head wrap, rudraksha-style beads and a flower garland, in front of a brass kalasha, a pot of flowers and an offering plate. A woman in a teal sari stands at the right edge, and the shrine plinth is marked with a name board at the bottom.2010-01-08Night photograph of an outdoor shrine framed by a gilded arch and garlands of yellow marigolds, white and purple flowers. Two dark stone deity murtis sit within: a seated figure in white dhoti with orange shawl and layered jewelled necklaces, and a consort in teal sari with gold ornaments. Below stands a white marble statue of a devotee with folded hands, garlanded. A dark plinth bears a black plaque with Tamil inscription and a striped cloth draped at the base; oil lamps glow at the sides. Statues only, no living people.2012-01-08A night photograph of a garlanded black stone sculpture group under a gold-leaf arch. A seated black murti wears an orange cloth over its head, white and gold dhoti, and layered jewelled necklaces. A second black figure beside it wears a teal silk sari with gold border and jewelled ornaments. Yellow marigold and multicoloured flower garlands drape the arch and pedestal. In the foreground a small white marble statue of a kneeling figure with hands folded in namaste wears a flower garland. A gold figure stands at the left edge. A painted sign above the arch reads a Tamil phrase, and blue Tamil lettering appears on a banner below. No physical people are visible.2012-01-08April 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copiesOutdoor temple shrine photographed under a golden arched frame with leafy trees behind. Two large black stone deity murti sit on a dark pedestal: the male figure wears an orange turban and orange shawl over white dhoti, heavy gold necklaces and jewellery, and holds ritual objects; the female figure beside him wears a red and pink silk sari and gold ornaments. In front, a smaller white statue of a seated saint in blue robes and rudraksha beads sits on the red-and-white base, beside a green-clad female figure holding a lamp. A stone plaque with Tamil text lies at the base. No living people are visible.2011-10-02