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Two golden metal deity murti standing side by side in a temple shrine, heavily adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a yellow turban and white lace-patterned garment, its raised hand in abhaya gesture, while the figure on the right wears a red and gold garment with gold necklaces and a crown-like headdress. A person in white clothing, seen only at the left edge, holds an oil lamp with a flame aloft in aarti. Green leaves decorate the garlands and the shrine is framed by carved golden pillars. Visible sign text reads Nithyaneshwara and Anandeshwari, with a copyright-style overlay in the corner.

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October 15 20062006-10-15October 15 20062006-10-15October 10 20062006-10-10Two large bronze-coloured statues stand garlanded with thick bands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and pink and red flowers, outdoors beneath green trees. The left figure wears a golden turban, white embroidered garment and gold necklaces, with the right hand raised in blessing. The right figure wears a crown, a red blouse, a blue and gold skirt, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style chain, holding a small object in one hand. Floral garlands also hang from the structure above, and a blue plastic crate is visible at the right edge. The statues are depictions, not living people.2006-10-10October 15 20062006-10-15A photograph of two golden metal deity murtis adorned with thick garlands of pink roses, red and yellow flowers, white jasmine and green leaves, at an outdoor shrine during a procession. The left figure wears a white turban-like cloth, a white-and-gold dhoti-style garment, a layered jewelled necklace and earrings, and a red bindi; the right figure wears a tall crown, layered gold necklaces and a green sari with gold border. A bronze kalasha-style lamp with a burning flame is held up at the left by a hand. A white-clad priest stoops at the lower left, and a bearded man in a green shawl stands at the far left. Above, a sign reads in Tamil script a name for the paired deities. Garlands and marigolds cover the base.2006-10-24Two bronze deity murtis stand side by side in a shrine, heavily garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strands and white jasmine. The figure on the left wears a light grey-beige turban, white jewelled armour-like chest ornament, gold necklace and ornate white earrings, its right hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a gold and white necklace with a jewelled pendant and gold beaded collar, and a golden crown ornament. A small brass figure stands between them, and green leaves frame the left edge. A date stamp reads 15.10.2006. No physical people are visible.2006-10-15Photo of two gilded metal processional deity statues on a decorated ratha in a South Indian temple setting. On the left, a male deity stands with one hand raised in blessing and a white dhoti with gold border; he wears a red cloth, a headdress, and heavy gold necklaces. Beside him, a female deity holds a lotus-like object, wearing a red and gold sari, layered gold necklaces, and bangles. Both figures are heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine, and sit above green silk drapery. A tall gopuram tower with painted sculptures rises at right, and a few people in white stand near the base of the chariot.2006-10-15October 09 20062006-10-09November 05 20062006-11-05October 15 20062006-10-15Golden metal murti of a male and female deity pair standing on a golden ratha or procession vehicle, heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, pink and red flowers and white jasmine strands. The male figure raises one hand in abhaya mudra and holds a trident-like staff; he wears a white dhoti with gold border, a white turban, gold necklaces and large earrings. The female figure wears a red and gold sari, gold jewellery and a crown, holding a lotus-type object. Ornate golden pillars and a carved canopy frame the scene; a green cloth covers the base and a drum or instrument is visible at the right edge. This is a procession of deity murtis, with no living people visible.2006-10-15