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A photograph of a large black stone statue of a deity seated on a dark pedestal, shown with four arms holding a trident and other implements, wearing an orange turban with a gold crown, a jewelled necklace and a red-and-gold draped cloth. Beside the deity is a consort figure wearing a gold crown and layered jewellery with a gold-bordered sari. A garland of white, green, pink and red flowers hangs across the main figure. In front sits a smaller white statue of a seated saint in a blue robe and blue turban with a yellow bead mala, one hand raised in blessing. Gold ornate arch frames surround the statues, with green foliage behind. The base bears Tamil script reading ஸ்ரீநித்யானந்தேஸ்வரர் நித்யானந்தேஸ்வரி (Sri Nithyanandeswarar Nithyanandeswari). No physical people are visible.

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October 09 20122012-10-09A photograph of an outdoor shrine featuring a pair of large black stone murtis of a male and female deity seated together on a dark pedestal, framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban and a gold crown, holds a golden trident, and has a garland of multicoloured flowers across his chest; the female figure wears a gold crown, layered jewellery and a pink-and-blue sari. Both wear red-and-orange garments. In front, a smaller white statue wearing a red turban and red dress sits with its hands folded, and offerings of flowers and fruit lie on a brass plate and a leaf. Green trees surround the shrine.2012-09-27Outdoor 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.2011-10-02October 05 20122012-10-05Two black stone murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under a golden arched frame outdoors, with green leafy trees behind them. The male figure wears an orange turban with a gold crown ornament, a multi-stone necklace, a golden trident (trishul) in one hand, and a striped green-and-gold dhoti-style garment. The female figure wears a gold crown, a red and gold silk sari, and layered jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with a garland of white, pink, yellow and green flowers draped over the male figure's shoulder and a red bindi on the forehead.2012-09-29A golden arched shrine frames a black stone sculpture of a seated deity couple with four arms, a trident and a crown. The male figure wears an orange turban and jewelled necklaces, and the female figure wears a gold and green sari with ornate jewellery. Both are draped in garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. In front, a smaller white statue in a pink robe and pink turban sits with a hand raised in blessing, wearing a beaded necklace and a garland. Green foliage fills the background. A plaque above reads a Tamil phrase, and a blue and red base bears a Tamil name for the shrine. No living people are visible.2012-09-19September 13 20122012-09-13December 19 20112011-12-19September 16 20122012-09-16A photograph of a dark stone murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side on a black pedestal, outdoors among leafy trees. Shiva wears an orange turban with a gold crown, holds a gold trident, and is adorned with a jewelled necklace and garlands of marigolds and multicolour flowers. Parvati wears a gold-bordered green and yellow sari, a gold crown and layered silver-toned jewellery. In front of the pedestal sits a white marble figure in a pink sari and pink turban, with a beaded necklace, one hand raised. Gilded arch frames the scene. No physical people are present.2012-09-19December 19 20112011-12-19September 29 20122012-09-29