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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.

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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.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.2008-11-11A 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.2008-11-11A 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 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.2007-03-15October 24 20062006-10-24A photograph of a pair of golden deity murtis seated side by side on a stone pedestal inside a temple shrine, with a white curtain behind them. The figure on the left, a male deity, wears an ornate jewelled crown, a white and red-bordered dhoti, a gem-studded necklace, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The figure on the right, a female deity, wears a jewelled headdress, a green skirt with a red and gold border, a red blouse with silver embellishments, and a layered jewelled necklace. In front, a Shiva lingam is draped with a white cloth and garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers, with silver ornaments around its base. The statues are decorated for alankaram, a decorative adornment ceremony.Photograph of a silver-and-gold utsava murti pair seated on a red-maroon cloth throne under a fringed canopy, decorated with thick garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold, red flowers and green leaves. The male deity wears an orange-red turban, a blue garment and a diamond-studded necklace and holds a trident; the female deity wears a gold and red brocade sari, layered necklaces and a tall crown. Before them are brass bowls of white flowers, a bell, a plate with kumkum and vibhuti, and a kalasha-like tray. Evening sky and a lit pathway with a directional sign reading 108 Ananda Linga are visible behind. A figure in white clothes stands at the left edge of the background. Deity murti.2011-05-17December 21 20102010-12-21Photograph 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.2006-10-24December 21 20102010-12-21A photograph of a gilded shrine arch framing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform with a red curtain behind them. The left figure wears an orange turban, a green jewelled necklace and holds a trident; the right figure wears a crown and a gold necklace and holds a lotus-like object. Both wear yellow and green garments and are garlanded with red, yellow and purple flower strings. In front stands a tall silver-coloured sivalinga-style vessel with a hood-like canopy, ringed with white and red flower garlands. A small seated white figure in green cloth with folded hands rests at the base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and brass vessels and offerings lie on the ledge below.2010-10-13