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Photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of a male and female deity, heavily garlanded with white jasmine, red and yellow flower strands and pink lotus-bud garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, a red tilak on the forehead, and an elaborate silver-and-gold necklace; his right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a gold crown, ornate gold necklaces and a teal sari. A small deity figure stands at the base within a floral garland, with flower petals scattered on the floor, and a golden pillared shrine frame behind. No living people are visible. A Tamil-language sign above reads the deity names.

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Photo of two golden processional deity murtis, Sri Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, seated under a canopy in a temple shrine, heavily decorated with white jasmine, red and yellow flower garlands and fresh flowers. The male figure, in a white dhoti-style garment with a white turban-like cloth, raises his right hand in abhaya mudra and wears layered silver-toned necklaces; the female figure wears a green sari, a crown and gold jewellery. Pink and red floral offerings lie at their feet, with a small figure of a deity in front. A lamp hangs at the top of a gilded arch, with Tamil text on a board above. No living people are visible.2006-10-23Photograph of a golden processional murti pair seated on a yellow draped platform inside a decorated temple ratha or shrine canopy. The left figure is a male deity form in white dhoti and white shawl with gold necklaces and a red tilak; the right is a female deity form in a teal and gold silk sari with silver jewellery and a crown. Both are garlanded with pink, red, yellow and white flower garlands, and a pink flower lies at their feet. Red curtains and a wooden ceiling frame the scene, with a Tamil-script banner above reading the names of the deities. Statues, not living people; the white-clad figure is a deity murti, not an identifiable person.2006-10-22Golden metal murti of a deity pair seated on a raised throne, heavily garlanded with white jasmine, yellow marigold, pink and red flower strands. The male figure wears a white turban and white dhoti-style cloth with a silver chest ornament; the consort figure beside him wears a silver crown and red bindi. Flower offerings and a coconut sit at the base; the red curtain and carved gold pillars frame the scene. Image is a photograph of statues, no living people visible.2006-10-24October 23 20062006-10-23A photograph of a golden processional murti pair, Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, seated on a gilded throne-like platform and heavily garlanded with white jasmine, red and yellow flower strings and green leaves. The male figure wears a white dhoti and white shawl with a red tilak; the female figure wears a teal sari with layered silver and gold necklaces and a crown. A smaller golden deity murti stands in front, surrounded by flower offerings, banana or garland decorations and a small kalasha-style pot at the base. Ornate gilded carved arches frame the scene. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2006-10-23October 23 20062006-10-23 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded processional deity images, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva and Nithyanandeshwari Parashakthi, seated side by side on a decorated throne. Both wear heavy gold necklaces and crowns, and are draped in long garlands of white jasmine, marigold, red and pink blooms, and green leaves. The male deity wears a white and gold dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl, with a hand raised in blessing; the female figure wears a magenta blouse and pink sari. A line of lime garlands hangs across the throne, and a small brass figure sits among the flowers at the base. Scattered petals cover the wet floor. A neon-style sign above reads Sri Anandeswarar Sametha Anandeswari. No people are visible in the scene.2006-10-28October 19 20062006-10-19October 20 20062006-10-20October 22 20062006-10-22October 27 20062006-10-27Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden throne, heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands, pink, red and purple flower strands, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border, a gold-bordered white cloth over the head and a jewelled chest ornament; he raises one hand in abhaya gesture and holds a small staff. The figure on the right wears a pink blouse, a pink-and-gold sari and a crown with jewellery. A garland of green fruits hangs on the left. Flower heaps fill the base, with a small figure placed among them. Above, a sign in Tamil script reads the names of the deities. Wet petals cover the floor.2006-10-28