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A night photograph of two gilded metal deity murti, Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands, yellow and red flower strands and a bright multicoloured floral crown, standing before ornate gold-toned temple architecture. The figures wear silver-toned jewellery and jewelled crowns. A blue-lit Tamil sign above reads the names of the deities. No physical people are visible in the frame.

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November 04 20062006-11-04November 04 20062006-11-04A photograph of two gold-faced metal utsava murti deities, a male and a female form, standing side by side in a temple shrine and heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands, red and orange flower strands, yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. The male figure wears a white cloth headband, a tall jewelled crown with coloured stones, and a white dhoti-style garment; the female figure wears a jewelled crown with coloured flowers and a maroon sari. Both have silver-toned chest ornaments. A bright lamp hangs above and a golden pillar stands at the right edge. No living people are visible.2006-11-04Photograph of two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, adorned with white and yellow flower garlands and red blossoms, standing inside a gold-ornamented shrine archway at night. Gold-toned pillars with carved motifs frame them, and a decorated garland canopy hangs above. A flower-covered base sits at their feet, and a small figure in white clothing is partly visible at the left edge.2006-11-04Two large golden metal deity murtis, a male and female form, stand side by side on a green cloth-draped platform, both heavily garlanded with white jasmine and yellow and red flower strands. The left figure holds a red flower in one raised hand and wears a white head cloth and an ornate gold and silver necklace. The right figure wears a crown-like headdress and jewelled ornaments. Gold-coloured pillars frame the scene, and an illuminated blue-and-white sign above reads the names of the deities. No living people are clearly visible.2006-10-10October 10 20062006-10-10October 31 20062006-10-31A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a wooden platform inside a temple-like setting, decorated with heavy white and yellow and red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and a white cloth draped over the head, with a silver-and-gold necklace and a raised hand. The figure on the right wears a blue garment, a crown with flowers, and a layered gold and silver necklace. A small gilded utsava figure stands in front of them, framed by a golden arch and surrounded by flower petals and offerings. Overhead, a neon-style sign reads the names of the two deities, and gold pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2006-10-31A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues of a saint and a goddess, decorated with heavy garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and pink and red flowers. The left figure wears a white and gold-bordered turban and a white cloth with a gold necklace, hands raised in anjali mudra. The right figure wears a crown, silver and gold necklaces and a red cloth, with a hand raised. A small deity figure sits in a gold prabhavali at the base, a green cloth covers the pedestal, and a bronze kalasha sits at the lower left. A devotee in white dhoti and shirt is partly visible at the lower left and another at the right edge. Statues are shown, not the living people.2006-10-14A 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.2006-11-03A photograph of a temple shrine showing a pair of bronze or metal murti figures seated on a red-draped throne within an ornate gilded frame. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl draped over the head, many gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a green silk garment, a jewelled crown and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and red and yellow flower strands, with flower offerings and a silver tray at their base. A printed sign above reads Sri Anandeshwari and Anandeeswarar in Tamil. No living people are visible.2008-11-11Photo 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.2006-10-23