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Photograph of a golden statue pair seated on a raised platform before a temple entrance labelled in a sign reading "...ANDESHWARA TEMPLE". The left figure, a golden deity murti with an orange-red turban and a trident held in one hand, wears a pink-orange dhoti, a purple lower garment, and white and red garlands with rows of pearl-like necklaces. Beside him sits a female-form golden murti in a deep blue sari with gold border, long dark hair, and marigold garlands. Red and white striped steps lead up behind them, with a red curtain and a small shrine visible inside. In the foreground, the back of a person with long dark hair in an orange top faces the statues, and a seated figure in white appears at the right edge.

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June 05 20112011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05A photograph of a pair of gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a raised platform before a temple pavilion. The male figure wears a red and orange turban with a gold crown, a white flower-and-bead garland, layered silver-white necklaces and a red-and-orange dhoti, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The female figure wears a deep blue sari with gold border, layered necklaces and flower garlands. Red-and-white striped steps and a purple cloth draped beneath them frame the murti. In the lower right foreground, the back of a person with long dark hair in an orange-yellow garment is visible, facing the statues.2011-06-05Photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a raised platform in a temple hall, with a red-and-white striped staircase behind. The male figure wears an orange turban, a tiered white garland, pink and orange silk, and holds a ceremonial staff; the female figure wears a deep blue sari with gold border, a white pearl-style necklace and flower garlands. A single person in a yellow garment with long dark hair is seen from behind in the lower right foreground. Red curtains and a small shrine are visible in the background.2011-06-05Photograph of a golden Shiva-Parvati murti seated together on a purple-draped platform in a temple courtyard. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and a flower garland, holds a trident-like staff in one hand, and has a red skirt; the female figure wears a blue sari with gold border, layered silver necklaces and a flower garland. Red-and-white striped steps lead up behind them. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair in an orange robe sits with their back to the camera, facing the deity.2011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05June 05 20112011-06-05Two gilded life-size processional statues of a male and female deity seated together on a purple cloth-draped base. The male figure wears an orange turban, red garment with ornate white and red jeweled necklaces, and holds a golden trident-like staff and a ceremonial golden object; his feet are in gold sandals. The female figure wears a deep red and blue sari with sequined patterns, layered pearl and jeweled necklaces, a jeweled headpiece and a long black braid. Behind them stand dark deity murtis garlanded with yellow and red flowers, and a white-walled temple structure is visible. No living people are visible.2011-08-01A photograph of a pair of gilded metal deity murti figures standing in front of a temple entrance with a sign reading ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE. The male deity wears an orange turban with a crest, red and white garlands, layered silver-white necklaces, and a deep red garment with a teal lower cloth and purple skirt; he holds a trident and a ceremonial staff. The female figure wears a dark blue sari with a maroon shawl, silver jewellery and earrings, and red and yellow flower garlands. A printed placard in front reads that the deity is undergoing an intensive energizing process by Paramahamsa Nithyananda for installation in the Vedic temple in Los Angeles. No people are visible.2011-07-30Photograph of a shrine with two gilded metal murti figures seated side by side against a red curtain with sequins. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban, a crown ornament with a peacock feather, heavy gold necklaces and an orange shawl, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and garlands of white and purple flowers. A lingam-shaped stone with garlands and a golden yoni base is in the foreground, draped in white flower strands. No physical people are visible.2011-10-07A photograph of a pair of gilded processional statues, a male deity figure and a female figure seated side by side on a purple base. The male figure wears an orange turban, red garment, layered white beaded necklaces and holds a long staff with a golden ornament. The female figure wears a dark blue sari with silver-white beadwork, a red blouse, a black braid, layered necklaces and red bangles. Both figures have gold skin tones and red lips. Behind them stands a stone deity murti decorated with a yellow and orange garland, and a signboard reads Sri Anandeshwaram. The scene shows a temple entrance with orange walls and striped steps.2011-08-01