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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.

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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.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.2008-11-11Photograph 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 photograph of a metal utsava murti pair seated on a red and gold throne inside a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white head cloth with gold border, a jewelled necklace and gold chains, and holds a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a green silk blouse and red skirt with gold border, a crown and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red and yellow flower garlands. Flower offerings sit in brass plates at the base, and a gilded arch frames a small silver-clad figure. Gold pillars with carved lion motifs surround the shrine, with a printed banner above reading 'Sri Anandeswari' and 'Anandeswarar'. No living people are visible.2008-11-11October 23 20062006-10-23Two golden metal statues of a deity couple sit side by side on a red-draped throne in a temple setting, decorated with white and red-and-yellow flower garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a white shawl over the head and shoulders, and layered gold necklaces with jewelled pendants; his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The female figure wears a green silk sari with a red-and-gold border, a jewelled crown, and a heavy silver-and-green necklace. A small golden deity murti stands on a lower platform in front, with a golden kalasha and offerings of flowers and brass lamps nearby. Behind them, a golden arch frames a Tamil-script name board, and a stage light is mounted above.2008-11-11Photograph 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 photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated together on a yellow-draped platform inside a wooden ratha (procession chariot) canopy with red curtains. The seated male murti has four arms, wears a white dhoti and white turban-like cloth, a gold and white-beaded necklace, and a garland of green fruits. The female murti wears a green and gold sari, a jewelled crown, a layered gold necklace, and a garland of green fruits with pink flowers. A small gold figure with a pink flower sits in front. Blue illuminated lettering across the top of the canopy reads a Tamil dedication to the deities. Trees and open ground are visible to the right.2006-10-23Photograph of a gilded ceremonial pair of metal murtis seated on a red-draped throne-like platform in a temple-style canopy with carved golden pillars. The seated figure on the left wears a white dhoti and a white and red cloth draped over the head, with a multi-armed form and gold jewelry. The figure on the right wears a turquoise sari, a silver crown and silver necklaces. Both are garlanded with yellow, red, pink and white flower garlands. In front stands a small white-robed figure and a silver bull mount, with flower offerings on brass plates. No physical people are visible beyond the statues.2008-11-11 +1 copiesOctober 27 20062006-10-27A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis seated on a decorated ratha chariot canopy. The left figure wears a white garment with gold borders and a gold necklace; the right figure wears a red sari-like cloth, gold ornaments and a crown. Both are garlanded with marigold and jasmine strands. In front, a small silver-framed deity murti sits amid yellow flower petals, fruit, a small silver pyramidal vessel and a kalasha-like lamp, with a potted plant on the right. The platform is covered in red cloth. No physical people are visible.A photograph of two gilded statues seated side by side on a golden throne, heavily decorated with garlands of yellow, pink, red and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white head wrap with a gold necklace and a raised hand in blessing; the figure on the right wears a red sari and an elaborate crown with layered gold and silver necklaces. Offerings in front include bowls of bananas, halved coconuts, yellow fruit, sweets and scattered flower petals, with a blue drape behind. A small deity murti sits at the centre of the throne amid a white and pink flower garland. No living people are visible.2006-10-21