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A photograph of a decorated processional deity murti on a golden ratha or palanquin canopy. A standing bronze-coloured deity figure wears a blue garment with a green and purple cloth below, adorned with long garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and magenta flowers, and a conical crown. Its raised hand holds a trident-like implement. Golden lion and sculpted animal carvings frame the canopy, which is hung with white and pink flower strings. Behind the figure hangs a red cloth, and two printed signs read Sri Anandeshwarar and Sri Anandi. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a throne-like pedestal beside a gilded pillar carved with lion figures. The murti wears a pink-magenta silk skirt and gold-toned bodice, with long garlands of yellow, white and green flowers and a strand of yellow beads draped across the shoulders. Its raised hand holds an object, and a red curtain hangs behind. In the foreground a blue metal barricade rail stands before a printed notice board with Tamil-script text and phone numbers. No living people are visible.2009-01-31February 16 20092009-02-16A golden ratha chariot procession carries a pair of deity murtis, a male figure with a trident and a female figure, both adorned with white and pink flower garlands and draped in red and magenta cloth before a red curtain. Golden lion and yali carvings decorate the shrine, with yellow and pink marigold garlands and colourful striped pillars at the corners. A printed portrait of a woman in orange with a garland is attached to the front of the ratha, and crowds of devotees stand in the foreground on a sunny street.2009-02-02October 10 20062006-10-10August 22 20132013-08-22October 28 20062006-10-28A festival deity murti is displayed on a gold-and-copper ornate arch frame decorated with garlands of yellow, white, red, purple and green flowers. The multi-armed deity figure wears a red and maroon sari with a gold-patterned orange skirt, a jewelled silver collar and a crown, holding a trident and other weapons. It stands on a golden lion-shaped pedestal on a wooden platform. In the foreground a smaller golden-framed niche with a pink cloth backdrop holds two kalasha-like vessels wrapped in purple and white cloth, garlanded with orange and white flowers. Seated devotees in the background wear white and green, and a red-walled hall with palm leaves surrounds the scene.2011-12-31Photo 11737759A gilded wooden ratha chariot for a procession stands on a street, decorated with carved golden lion and yali figures on its pillars and a red cloth backdrop. Two deity murti figures stand on the chariot: the foremost holds a trident and wears a crown, and the other wears a red garment and a tall crown. Marigold garlands hang from the chariot's corners, and a colourful striped fabric drapes on one side. Below, several people stand near the chariot, including a man in white clothes and a woman in an orange sari, while an orange flag is held at left. Buildings and a bus stand behind the chariot. +1 copiesNovember 18 20082008-11-18 +1 copiesA golden ratha procession shrine with carved lion and rearing horse-like pillars frames a pair of gilded deity murtis, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, seated under a red cloth canopy with garlands and bright blue and pink silk draping. In front, a white statue of a saint in saffron robes and an orange head cloth raises a hand in blessing, decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. A gopuram tower with painted sculptures rises in the background. Nothing in the scene shows a living person in the foreground, though a few small figures appear at the edges.2009-02-10January 29 20092009-01-29