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A 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.

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Photograph 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.2008-11-11Photograph 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.2008-11-11A 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.2008-11-11October 27 20062006-10-27A gilded shrine in a temple setting shows a large golden deity murti of a seated male and female pair, adorned with jewelled necklaces, earrings and crowns; the male figure wears an orange-red headdress and holds a trident, while the female figure wears a tall gold crown. In front, a golden lingam-shaped form is draped in garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. Below it, a white-clad figure with a white head covering and a gold-and-white shawl sits with hands folded, a gold chain around the neck, facing the deity. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, a small golden pyramid and a copper plate with offerings surround the shrine. A blue and yellow silk cloth drapes the base. Printed copyright text runs down the right edge. No physical people beyond the seated figure are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOctober 27 20062006-10-27January 01 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesPhotograph of a gilded deity murti pair seated on a raised throne within a gold arched shrine niche with a deep maroon backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban and crown, a white and gold dhoti-style garment, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The female figure wears a jewelled crown, red and purple garments, and heavy gold necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of red, yellow and green flowers, and a red-and-gold cloth lies across the seat below them. A small purple logo appears at lower left. No living people are visible.2009-12-13October 23 20062006-10-23October 27 20062006-10-27October 20 20062006-10-20Photograph 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.2006-10-24