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A photograph of a golden metal murti pair of seated deities, a male figure in a white dhoti and white turban with gold border and a female figure in a green and gold silk sari with red border, both adorned with layered gold and white-stone necklaces, green garland strands and pink flowers. The male figure raises one hand in abhaya gesture while holding a trident-like staff, and the female figure holds a flower. They sit on a golden throne draped in yellow cloth in a shrine with red curtains. In front are a silver kalasha with a green leaf and white jasmine garland, a brass lamp, marigold and rose offerings, and a small golden figure with a pink flower. The inscription above reads Sri Anandateshvarar Samedha Anandateshvari in Tamil, indicating the deities Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari. No living people are visible.

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October 22 20062006-10-22Photograph of a golden processional murti pair seated on a yellow draped platform inside a decorated temple ratha or shrine canopy. The left figure is a male deity form in white dhoti and white shawl with gold necklaces and a red tilak; the right is a female deity form in a teal and gold silk sari with silver jewellery and a crown. Both are garlanded with pink, red, yellow and white flower garlands, and a pink flower lies at their feet. Red curtains and a wooden ceiling frame the scene, with a Tamil-script banner above reading the names of the deities. Statues, not living people; the white-clad figure is a deity murti, not an identifiable person.2006-10-22A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated together on a yellow-draped platform inside a wooden ratha (procession chariot) canopy with red curtains. The seated male murti has four arms, wears a white dhoti and white turban-like cloth, a gold and white-beaded necklace, and a garland of green fruits. The female murti wears a green and gold sari, a jewelled crown, a layered gold necklace, and a garland of green fruits with pink flowers. A small gold figure with a pink flower sits in front. Blue illuminated lettering across the top of the canopy reads a Tamil dedication to the deities. Trees and open ground are visible to the right.2006-10-23Outdoor shrine view of two life-size golden-bronze deity statues seated on a raised platform under a wooden canopy. The male figure wears white dhoti and white shawl with red-and-gold border, a tall crown, rudraksha-style gold necklaces, and raises a hand in abhaya gesture. The female figure wears a vivid orange-red silk sari with green border, a tall crown, and layered gold and silver necklaces. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and pink-and-green flower strings. A small standing metal deity murti in an arched frame sits in front, with marigold and white flower offerings below. Blue Tamil script on the canopy reads the names of the deities.2006-10-25Golden processional idols of a seated male deity and a seated female deity on a ratha/palanquin platform at a festival procession. The male figure wears a white dhoti and white turban-like cloth with gold borders, a gold necklace and garland of white lotus buds, and holds a trident-like staff and raised mudra hand. The female figure wears an ornate gold crown, silver-white jewellery, a green silk sari with gold border, and a garland with pink lotus blossoms. Both sit on a yellow draped base beneath a carved gold canopy with red curtains. A small golden deity figure and pink flower sit at the base. Readable Tamil lettering on the canopy names the deities. Stone-like carved pillars frame the scene.2006-10-23Photograph 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 22 20062006-10-22October 23 20062006-10-23October 19 20062006-10-19October 23 20062006-10-23Photograph 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.2006-10-23A 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.2006-11-11