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Photograph of a processional metal utsava murti of a seated deity pair on a red and gold throne inside a gilded shrine canopy, draped with white, red and yellow flower garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti, a white cloth wrapped on the head, and a gold-embroidered necklace; the female figure wears a green silk blouse, red skirt and jewelled necklaces. A small bronze figure in a purple garment sits in front, with a brass kalasha-like vessel and oil lamps to the left. A banner reads Sri Anandeswari and Sri Anandeswarar above. No living people are visible.

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A pair of golden metal murti of a seated deity couple sit on a red velvet throne on a wooden platform outdoors, with green hillside behind. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border, a white turban-like cloth, a heavy jewelled gold necklace and multiple garlands; its hands are in abhaya and a raised gesture. The figure on the right wears a green silk sari with gold zari border, a tall jewelled crown and ornate silver-gold necklaces. Both are draped with red, yellow and white flower garlands. In front stand a kalasha-like pot, brass lamps and a garlanded small deity or idol on a red cloth. A banner above reads Tamil script. Scene is a temple procession or ceremony setup.2008-11-11A photograph of a pair of golden metal murti seated on a red cushioned dais under an ornate golden temple canopy. The left figure wears a white dhoti, a white and red headcloth, and jewelled chest ornaments, with a raised hand and a ceremonial staff; the right figure wears a turquoise sari-style garment, a crown and jewelled ornaments. Both are draped with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine. In front stands a smaller silver-framed white-clad figure garlanded in flowers, with a brass kalasha-style vessel, a bell and floral offerings on a tray. A red painted sign above reads in Tamil script, with a red curtain behind. No living people are visible.2008-11-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden metallic murti pair seated on a red-draped throne with a gold-framed backdrop under an open canopy. The figure on the left wears a white turban-like headwrap, white dhoti with gold border, and layered jewelled necklaces; the figure on the right wears an ornate crown, green silk garment with gold border, and jewelled necklaces. Both are heavily garlanded with white jasmine and red-and-yellow flower garlands. Offerings in front include a small conical puja item on a white cloth, a pot-like silver vessel, and a small lamp on a stand, with a garlanded deity figure at the base. The setting is outdoors with grassy rocky ground behind. No living people are visible.2008-11-11Photograph of a pair of gilded metal statues seated side by side on a red and gold throne-like pedestal inside an ornate gold-painted shrine canopy. The figure on the left is a seated deity murti with a white dhoti and white turban-style cloth, a silver-and-gold ornamented chest piece, gold armlets, and a raised hand; the figure on the right wears a green brocade skirt with a red and gold border, a silver crown and multi-strand silver necklaces. Both are draped in white, red and yellow jasmine and rose garlands, with a small kalasha-like silver vessel and a Nandi figure on the pedestal. A gold-painted arch with Tamil script is above. No living people are visible.2008-11-11October 09 20062006-10-09January 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesPhotograph of two metal deity murtis seated side by side on a golden pedestal before a red cloth backdrop inside a gilded shrine. The male figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white head cloth, with a red tilak on the forehead, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The female figure on the right wears a teal green silk sari, an ornate crown and layered gold necklaces, and a red bindi. Both are heavily garlanded with white, pink, red and yellow flower malas. Gilded pillars frame the shrine. No physical people are clearly the main subject; the figures are murti depictions of the deities.2006-10-24A golden metal statue pair seated in a dim temple shrine. The male deity wears a white dhoti with red-and-gold borders, a white and red head cloth, and a jewelled necklace; he holds a trident-like staff in one hand and makes a blessing gesture with the other. The female figure, in a red and dark sari with gold jewellery, sits beside him. In front stands a golden kalasha-like vessel draped in white cloth, garlanded with white flowers, with a small silver emblem, set on a white-covered base. The photograph shows the statues only; no living people are visible.2007-03-15Photograph of a processional deity murti pair seated on a red-draped platform at dusk, garlanded with marigolds, jasmine and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a blue garment and a trident, while the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a red-and-gold brocade sari and layered silver necklaces. Brass plates of white flowers, a small bell and lamps sit at the base, with a canopy with red and gold fringe above and a person in white clothing partially visible at the right edge.2011-05-17December 21 20102010-12-21Photograph of a pair of golden metal murti statues seated together on a red satin-draped platform inside a shrine, framed by an ornate gilded arch and thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers, and green leaves. The taller figure on the left wears a white turban, a crown, a rudraksha-style beaded mala, a gold necklace, and white dhoti-like trousers, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a crown with a white and gold blouse-like garment, jewelled necklaces and white trousers. Both are richly adorned with jewels and gold ornaments. No living people are visible.2010-12-21July 06 20152015-07-06 +1 copies