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Two golden deity murtis, a seated male form in white dhoti with gold border and a female form in a pink sari with gold jewellery, are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, marigold, red roses, pink and green leaves before a temple backdrop. Bowls of rice dishes, sweets and fruit, including apples and pomegranates, are arranged on the floor, with scattered petals. A Tamil signboard reads the names of Ananteshwara and Ananteshwari above the shrine. No people are visible in the scene.

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Golden 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.2006-10-28A photograph of two gilded processional deity images, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva and Nithyanandeshwari Parashakthi, seated side by side on a decorated throne. Both wear heavy gold necklaces and crowns, and are draped in long garlands of white jasmine, marigold, red and pink blooms, and green leaves. The male deity wears a white and gold dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl, with a hand raised in blessing; the female figure wears a magenta blouse and pink sari. A line of lime garlands hangs across the throne, and a small brass figure sits among the flowers at the base. Scattered petals cover the wet floor. A neon-style sign above reads Sri Anandeswarar Sametha Anandeswari. No people are visible in the scene.2006-10-28Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden throne, heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands, pink, red and purple flower strands, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border, a gold-bordered white cloth over the head and a jewelled chest ornament; he raises one hand in abhaya gesture and holds a small staff. The figure on the right wears a pink blouse, a pink-and-gold sari and a crown with jewellery. A garland of green fruits hangs on the left. Flower heaps fill the base, with a small figure placed among them. Above, a sign in Tamil script reads the names of the deities. Wet petals cover the floor.2006-10-28A photograph of two deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side on a raised golden-brown shrine within a decorated gateway. Both figures are draped in white and pink garments with gold borders and are adorned with necklaces and crowns. The shrine is hung with garlands of white jasmine, red and magenta flowers, marigolds and green leaves. Below, a steel vessel holds green and yellow limes, and a tray at the lower right holds bananas, coconut and pink and white flowers. No living people are visible.2006-10-28Two 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.2006-10-28A photograph of two gold-coloured deity murti seated side by side on a raised golden platform inside a decorated ratha-style canopy, surrounded by dense garlands of white, pink, red and yellow flowers with green leaves. The left figure wears a white dhoti and a golden crown; the right figure wears a pink garment. Gold pillars with floral carvings frame the scene, a lit sign above reads the names of the deities, and bowls of mango, banana, orange and grapes sit in the foreground as offerings. No people are visible apart from a partial figure at the left edge.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28A 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 20062006-10-28A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis of Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, decorated with heavy garlands of white jasmine, red roses, green leaves and pink flowers, standing within a golden temple doorway. The deity on the left wears a white and gold cloth headdress, the one on the right a pink garment. A priest in white dhoti and shirt stands at left, adjusting garlands, and another attendant in white stands at right. Platters of bananas, apples, pomegranates, grapes and pineapple are arranged at the base, with scattered petals on the ground. Gilded carved pillars frame the shrine, and a neon-style sign above reads the deities' names.2006-10-28Golden metal murtis of a deity couple, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva and Nithyanandeshwari Parashakthi, stand heavily adorned with white jasmine and pink and purple flower garlands, green leaves and marigolds, set in a temple shrine. The male murti raises one hand in abhaya mudra and wears a white cloth; the female murti wears a magenta sari, gold jewellery and a crown. Flower offerings and marigolds are piled at their feet. Two white-clad attendants stand at the edges of the frame, partly visible. Above, illuminated blue Tamil lettering reads the deity names.2006-10-28Photograph of two gilded metal deity murti in a procession ratha, decorated with long white jasmine and maroon and green flower garlands. The left figure wears a white and gold dhoti-style cloth and gold jewelry; the right figure wears a magenta silk garment with silver ornaments and a crown. Two men in white dhotis and shirts stand in front, one holding a plate and the other bending to arrange fruit offerings including apples, pomegranates, pineapple and green fruits on a tray at the base. Marigolds and a blue Tamil inscription sit above the deities.2006-10-28