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Outdoor shrine view of two life-size golden-bronze deity statues seated on a raised platform under a wooden canopy. The male figure wears white dhoti and white shawl with red-and-gold border, a tall crown, rudraksha-style gold necklaces, and raises a hand in abhaya gesture. The female figure wears a vivid orange-red silk sari with green border, a tall crown, and layered gold and silver necklaces. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and pink-and-green flower strings. A small standing metal deity murti in an arched frame sits in front, with marigold and white flower offerings below. Blue Tamil script on the canopy reads the names of the deities.

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A photograph of a golden metal murti pair of seated deities, a male figure in a white dhoti and white turban with gold border and a female figure in a green and gold silk sari with red border, both adorned with layered gold and white-stone necklaces, green garland strands and pink flowers. The male figure raises one hand in abhaya gesture while holding a trident-like staff, and the female figure holds a flower. They sit on a golden throne draped in yellow cloth in a shrine with red curtains. In front are a silver kalasha with a green leaf and white jasmine garland, a brass lamp, marigold and rose offerings, and a small golden figure with a pink flower. The inscription above reads Sri Anandateshvarar Samedha Anandateshvari in Tamil, indicating the deities Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari. No living people are visible.2006-10-23A photograph of two golden metal murti statues seated side by side on a raised pink-draped platform, decorated with yellow, red and white flower garlands. The left figure wears a white dhoti and a multicoloured jewelled crown and raises one hand in abhaya mudra; the right figure wears an orange-brown garment, a jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces. A smaller golden deity murti sits in front, garlanded, with a silver plate and a kalasha-like brass vessel nearby. Above them, blue Tamil script on a wooden board is visible, with a bright light at top centre and potted plants around the sides. No living people are shown.2006-11-03October 19 20062006-10-19Photograph of two gilded statues of a male and female deity pair, Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, displayed on a golden throne-shrine against a red curtain. The male figure wears a white dhoti and white shawl with gold border, a gold-and-white jewelled necklace, and pink flower garlands, raising one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a green and red silk sari with gold border, layered gold and white necklaces, a jewelled crown and pink garlands. Tamil text on a signboard above reads the deity names.2006-10-22A golden metal murti pair of a seated male and female deity is decorated for worship with yellow and red marigold and jasmine garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti, a white shawl and a crown of colourful beads, holding a trident; the female figure wears an orange-brown sari with a jewelled crown and heavy necklaces. Both sit on a pink-draped throne in a temple setting, with a small golden deity figure and a brass plate with offerings in front. A sign above reads Sri Anandeswarar and Anandeswari in Tamil script. Brass oil lamps and flower petals lie on the floor.2006-11-03Photograph of a festival procession float carrying two golden metal utsava murtis seated side by side on a raised throne-like platform decorated with garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red flowers. The left deity wears a white dhoti and white shawl with gold border, a crown and gold necklaces, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The right deity wears a blue blouse, a yellow cloth draped over the lap, a crown and layered gold necklaces. A small figure and flower offerings sit at the base, with a plate and a pink-bordered cloth in front. Above is a illuminated sign with Tamil script. No people are visible in the frame.2006-11-01October 15 20062006-10-15Golden utsava murtis of a deity couple seated on a decorated golden palanquin-style platform under a wooden canopy at a yatra procession. The left figure is a male deity with a raised right hand in abhaya mudra, wearing a white dhoti-style cloth and a green shawl over the shoulder, garlanded with yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers. The right figure is a female deity in a red saree with gold jewellery and a red-flowered garland. Above them a blue Tamil-script banner reads the names of the deities. Gold pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2006-10-09October 09 20062006-10-09October 22 20062006-10-22October 09 20062006-10-09October 22 20062006-10-22