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Two golden deity murtis are seated on a decorated pedestal inside a shrine, heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink, purple and dark red flowers, and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white cloth with gold trim and a gold crown-like head covering; the figure on the right wears a pink-and-magenta garment and a crown. Trays of fruit in front include mangoes, lemons, pomegranates, pineapples, grapes and bananas, along with coconuts and small brass bowls. A partially visible man in white dhoti with orange cloth stands at the left edge, and another man in white offers fruit at the right edge. The shrine is framed by gold-toned pillars wrapped in flower garlands, and a blue illuminated sign is mounted above.

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October 28 20062006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28Golden metal processional deities of a seated couple, Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, sit on a decorated ratha within a canopy with gilded pillars. They are heavily adorned with white jasmine, red and orange marigold, pink and green garlands and lime-green bead strands. The male deity wears a white dhoti and a gold headdress, and the female deity wears a pink sari. Trays of mangoes, apples and other fruit are offered in the foreground. Scaffolding and a building stand behind. A Tamil-script banner is affixed to the canopy.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28A man in a white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl stands at the left, leaning forward and reaching toward a pair of golden metal deity murtis decorated with white, purple and green flower garlands. The deities sit on a decorated platform inside an ornate golden shrine. A blue-lit Tamil inscription above reads Sri Anandeswarar Sametha Anandeswari. Trays of apples, mangoes, bananas, lemons, grapes and pineapple, plus a bowl of white grains, are arranged on the dais and steps before the murtis, and a flame burns beside them.2006-10-28Photograph of a ratha yatra procession float decorated with garlands of white, pink, magenta and green flowers. Two golden metal deity murtis stand under the canopy: the taller one wears a white and gold shawl and the other a pink sari-like garment with gold jewellery; both are dressed with flower garlands. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange cloth over his shoulder bends forward to reach toward the deities. In front, metal trays hold coconuts, apples, pomegranates, bananas, guavas, pineapple, flower petals and a tray of loose flowers. A gold pillar with floral carving stands at left, and a small Ganesha relief is visible on its base. A sign above the deities reads in Tamil script with blue lettering.2006-10-28A photograph of a golden processional deity pair seated on a decorated platform, with a male figure on the left and a female figure in a pink sari on the right, both heavily garlanded with white jasmine, red roses and orange marigolds, with a green leaf garland draped across them. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at the right edge, raising one arm to the figures. Fresh pink roses, red flowers, apples, grapes and yellow fruit lie in front, with orange cloth below and a gold pillar at the left. Blue Tamil letters are displayed above the deities.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28Photograph of a shrine with two golden deity murtis seated side by side under a canopy wreathed in white jasmine, marigold and red flower garlands. The left murti has four arms, a golden crown and a white cloth draped over its head; the right murti wears a pink-red sari-like garment and gold jewellery. A man in a white shirt, white dhoti with maroon border and orange shawl stands at right, placing a garland on the murti. Trays of fruit in the foreground hold apples, pomegranates, bananas, grapes, limes and coconuts, with pink roses and petals scattered at the base. Blue Tamil-script lettering is visible on the shrine's upper wall.2006-10-28A photograph of a decorated temple-style ratha shrine during a procession, with a stone-sculpted deity pair consecrated as Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva and Nithyanandeshwari, adorned with white, pink, purple and green garlands. A priest in white dhoti and shawl, with a saffron-orange cloth draped at the top left, stands at the left holding a flaming lamp near the offerings. A plate of fruits including apples, bananas, oranges, pomegranates, grapes and pineapple, along with rice, sits on a tray before the deities. Illuminated blue-lettered signage on the shrine reads the deity names. No a person candidate is clearly visible on the shrine or among the attendees.2006-10-28Outdoor ritual photo of metal deity murtis of Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari on a decorated procession platform, garlanded with white jasmine and red, pink and green flower strands. Two men in white dhoti and shirt stand beside the murtis; the man on the right wears an orange shawl and adjusts garlands. Offerings are laid out in front: coconuts, bananas, apples, pomegranates, lemons and other fruit on silver trays, plus scattered petals. A gold-coloured pillar with carved figures frames the left side. A neon-style signboard above reads Sri Anandeswarar Sametha Anandeswari.2006-10-28A photograph of a temple ratha shrine decorated with garlands of white jasmine, purple and green flowers and marigolds. Two gilded deity murtis of a seated couple sit within, one wearing a crown and white cloth, the other in a magenta blouse and white dhoti, with a small flame of an oil lamp burning before them. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands at the left, reaching toward the murtis with one hand. Trays of apples, lemons, bananas, grapes, pineapple and sugar are arranged on the steps in front. A bright lamp and a blue neon sign reading the deities' names hang above.2006-10-28