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Two silver-toned deity murti seated side by side on a golden-yellow draped throne inside an ornate golden-hued shrine with carved pillars. The male figure wears a white cloth on his head, white dhoti, layered pearl and gold necklaces and a garland; he raises a hand in blessing. The female figure wears a crown, heavy gold jewellery, a teal and pink sari and garlands. In front, a small shivalinga-like object and marigold garlands rest on a green cloth, with a brass oil lamp to the side. Above them is an inscription in Tamil script naming the pair. Statues only, no living people visible.

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A night photograph of a seated pair of deity murtis, a male figure in white dhoti and white cloth with a crown-like head covering and a female figure in a teal and gold sari with a jeweled crown, both adorned with layered pearl and gold necklaces. Their hands are raised in blessing gestures. Garlands of orange and yellow marigolds and multicoloured flowers drape over the figures and the pillars, with a flower-decked offering in front. Gold-toned carved pillars frame the scene, with a bright light glowing above. The murtis sit on a peetha or throne-like platform on a decorated stage.2006-10-27Two large statues are seated side by side on a golden-draped platform, decorated with long garlands of orange marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. The male figure, on the left, is painted metallic silver-bronze, wears a white dhoti with gold border, a white head cloth, and a rudraksha-style necklace, with one hand raised holding a ceremonial object. The female figure, on the right, wears a teal and magenta silk sari, an ornate silver crown and heavy silver necklaces, and holds a pink flower. Floral offerings surround the base. Statues are not physical people, so the scene has no living attendees visible.2006-10-27A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of bronze or metal murti figures seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate gilded frame. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl draped over the head, many gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a green silk garment, a jewelled crown and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red and yellow flower strands, with flower offerings and a silver tray at their base. A printed sign above reads Sri Anandeshwari and Anandeeswarar in Tamil. No living people are visible.2008-11-11October 27 20062006-10-27A 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.2006-11-11Photograph of two metal murti statues in a temple shrine, draped with garlands of white jasmine, yellow and magenta flowers. The statue on the left has a raised right hand and wears a silver-toned necklace and a dhoti with a yellow cloth; the figure on the right wears a red cloth, silver jewellery and a crown. A lit lamp glows above, with gold-painted pillars framing the shrine. The shrine is inscribed with Tamil text. A deity murti pair is depicted, and no physical people are present.2006-10-10October 27 20062006-10-27Photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis, a male figure in white dhoti and white head cloth with a gold-bordered cloth and a female figure in a teal and magenta silk sari, both adorned with layered gold necklaces and garlands of marigolds, jasmine and pink flowers. The figures sit or stand on a golden-draped platform before a red curtain, with a small figure at the base surrounded by flower heaps.2006-10-27October 09 20062006-10-09A metal-coloured murti pair seated side by side on an ornate wooden palanquin-style throne against a red curtain. The left figure, a male deity murti, wears a white dhoti with gold border, a white turban, a heavy gold and white beaded necklace and a raised hand in abhaya mudra. The right figure, a female deity murti, wears a teal and pink sari, an elaborate crown, layered gold and silver necklaces and jewelled earrings. Both are garlanded with marigolds, roses and multicoloured flower strands. The setting is dimly lit with a wooden canopy and a dark garment hanging behind.2006-10-27A golden metal utsava murti pair seated on a red velvet-covered wooden seat, draped in white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders and a white turban on the left figure, who holds hands in anjali-like gesture. The right figure wears a green silk saree with gold zari border, a jewelled crown and heavy ornate necklaces. Both are adorned with white and red-yellow garlands, and a brass lamp stands in the lower left. Background shows red and white floral festoons and a partial banner. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2008-11-11Dimly lit shrine photograph of a pair of golden metal murtis, a male and a female figure, adorned with thick garlands of yellow and white flowers and red blossoms. The figure on the left wears a white cloth and a golden necklace with a gold crown-like headdress, while the figure on the right wears a red and gold garment and jewelled ornaments. Fruits, coconuts and offerings sit on silver trays in front, with a kalasha-style lamp stand. A framed black-and-white portrait with a turban hangs at right on the shrine wall. No physical people are visible.2006-10-09