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A photograph of a deity murti of Andal, a female form dressed in a red and gold sari with a green border, heavily adorned with silver-toned necklaces, jewelled belt and a tall ornate crown. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape the figure. It stands on a bright orange silk cloth before a large printed backdrop of a multi-tiered gopuram temple tower in pink, red and blue. Two brass oil lamps flank the murti, and a brass plate sits at its base with flowers. A white placard at the bottom reads ANANDA ANDAL. No physical people are present and no a person candidate appears.

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October 17 20072007-10-17October 17 20072007-10-17A standing deity murti of Ananda Andal is decorated for worship in front of a large printed backdrop of a multi-tiered gopuram temple tower in red, blue and white. The murti wears a pink and green silk sari with gold border, a red blouse, layered beaded and gold necklaces, a jewelled crown and earrings, and is garlanded with yellow, red, white and pink flower strands and green leaves. It stands on a golden plate atop an orange silk cloth draped over a platform. Two brass oil lamps with flower offerings flank it, and fruit and flowers lie at the base. A printed label in front reads ANANDA ANDAL.2007-10-17A photograph of a standing deity murti dressed in a red and pink silk blouse and a green and pink brocade sari, adorned with yellow and pink marigold garlands, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a crown and earrings, with a red kumkum mark on the forehead. The murti stands on a silver base on an orange silk cloth, flanked by two brass oil lamps with yellow flowers at their bases. Behind it hangs a large printed backdrop of a colourful multi-tiered gopuram temple tower with sculpted figures. No physical people are visible.2007-10-17October 17 20072007-10-17October 17 20072007-10-17October 17 20072007-10-17A photograph of a goddess murti dressed in red silk with gold jewellery, a golden crown, a large necklace and bangles, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A small green parrot perches on her shoulder. Behind her a large printed backdrop shows a colourful, tiered temple gopuram in pink, blue and white. The deity murti is the central subject; no physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears in the frame.2007-10-17October 17 20072007-10-17October 17 20072007-10-17A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess stands centred against a backdrop of colourful painted temple gopuram towers in pink, blue and red. She wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings, and a red silk garment heavily adorned with layered gem-set necklaces and gold jewellery. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers drape her shoulders and arms, with green leaves behind her. A small green parrot perches on her raised hand, which holds a gold object. The setting suggests a puja or inauguration display, and no a person candidate is visible.2007-10-17December 15 20112011-12-15