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A night photograph of a black stone murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a dark pedestal inside an ornate gilded arch, with leafy trees behind. The deities wear white and green garments, a red and gold turban-like crown, white and red flower garlands and a gold necklace. In front of the pedestal a devotee in saffron-orange clothing with rudraksha beads kneels and prostrates, with his head to the ground. The inscribed blue board at the base reads Sri Anandeswarar Anandeswari, the names of the temple deities.

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Night photograph of a dark stone deity murti with a red turban-style crown and white dhoti, garlanded with white jasmine and red flower garlands, standing beside a dark female figure in a green and gold sari with a gold crown, framed by an ornate gilded arch and dark leafy tree behind. In the foreground, a small white statue of a kneeling or seated devotee wearing an orange saffron cloth and rudraksha-style mala sits on the plinth. The plinth is dark stone with a red-and-white base edge.2011-09-08Photograph at night of an outdoor shrine framed by ornate gold-coloured metal arch panels and leafy branches in the foreground. Two black stone murti are seated on a dark pedestal: the figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with a red and green border and a red turban, and the figure on the right wears a green silk sari with gold trim and a gold crown. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red flower garlands and a rope of golden-brown beads. Below them, a small white statue of a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala stands with hands folded in namaskar. A red-and-white striped base holds a signboard with Tamil and English text.2011-09-08Night photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gilded arched frame carved with floral scrollwork, framing black stone deity murti of a male figure in white dhoti and red turban with a jeweled crown, garlanded with white and red flower malas, beside a female deity murti in a green sari with a golden crown. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and rudraksha mala, hands folded in namaskar, sits on the pedestal. Foliage fills the dark background. Tamil text is printed on the base panel below.2011-09-08A night photograph of a golden arched shrine framing two black stone deity murtis seated on a dark pedestal. The larger murti wears an orange headcloth, a white dhoti with a red-gold border, layered gold and white necklaces, and holds one hand raised in blessing. The smaller murti beside it wears a blue and gold silk garment, a crown, and jewelled ornaments. Both are draped in yellow, red and green flower garlands. Below, a white kneeling figure in blue and gold clothing with folded hands and a yellow garland sits at the base of the pedestal. Brass lamps, a small plate of offerings and flower arrangements sit at the sides, and a red and white border with a blue plaque lies at the bottom of the frame.2011-04-17Night photograph of an ornate gold-framed shrine arch framing two dark murti statues of a seated deity and consort, draped in white and green garments with a red turban-like crown, white and red flower garlands, and gold ornaments. A small figure in an orange-saffron head covering and orange robe stands in the lower foreground before the shrine base. Dense dark foliage surrounds the arch, with a green signboard partially visible at the left edge and a purple bird logo at top left.2011-09-08Night photograph of a shrine framed by an ornate gilded arch. Two black stone murti figures sit on a dark pedestal: the male figure wears an orange cloth on his head, gold and beaded necklaces, and a white and red-bordered dhoti; the female figure wears a blue silk sari, a crown and gold jewellery. Both are draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red and green flowers. A small seated white figure in a blue garment and garland kneels in front, with scattered white flowers on the step. A brass lamp and a floral decoration sit at the side, and a sign at the base reads the names of the deities.2011-04-17Outdoor shrine photograph of a gilded arched canopy framing a dark stone murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side, the male figure in white dhoti with orange shawl and crown, the female in purple and orange sari with gold ornaments, both garlanded with red, yellow and green flowers. Before them sits a white-and-orange robed devotional statue with a pink floral headdress and garland, hands together. A brass lamp, a plate of white flowers and a red-and-white base stand in front. Trees fill the background. A printed label reads Sri Anandeshwarar Anandeshwari, and a caption shows Nithyananda Paramashivam copyright overlay.2011-10-09April 06 20122012-04-06A photograph of an outdoor shrine featuring black stone murti of a seated deity couple within a gilded arched frame. The male figure wears an orange turban, white dhoti with red border, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a rudraksha-style pendant; the female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a crown and matching jewellery. Yellow and red-green marigold garlands drape both figures. A smaller white statue of a kneeling devotee in blue sari and gold necklace sits below the pedestal. Green foliage and a few people in white clothing stand in the background.2011-04-17April 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copiesNight photograph of an outdoor shrine framed by a gilded arch and garlands of yellow marigolds, white and purple flowers. Two dark stone deity murtis sit within: a seated figure in white dhoti with orange shawl and layered jewelled necklaces, and a consort in teal sari with gold ornaments. Below stands a white marble statue of a devotee with folded hands, garlanded. A dark plinth bears a black plaque with Tamil inscription and a striped cloth draped at the base; oil lamps glow at the sides. Statues only, no living people.2012-01-08May 05 20122012-05-05