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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.

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Night 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.2011-09-08Night 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.2011-09-08May 05 20122012-05-05A 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.2011-04-17January 08 20122012-01-08A 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.2011-09-08Night 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 20122012-05-05April 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copiesNight photograph of a shrine at a temple setting, with a black stone Shiva and Parvati-style deity pair seated under an ornate gilded arched frame. The male figure wears a white dhoti, an orange-saffron cloth draped over the head, a gold necklace, and a tall ceremonial headpiece; the female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold jewelry. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, red and white flowers, and green leaves drape both figures. In front, a small white figure of a kneeling devotee with folded hands wears a blue garment and a yellow-and-white garland. A plastic-wrapped floral offering sits to the right, and a brass vessel stands at the left. A blue and gold plaque with Tamil script is mounted on the base, and a red-and-white painted border runs along the bottom of the platform. No people are physically present.2011-04-17Night photograph of a black stone murti of a deity seated on a pedestal within an ornate gold-painted arch, decorated with white jasmine garlands and red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a red and orange headcloth and a red shawl over white dhoti-style clothing with silver necklaces. The figure on the right wears a blue garment with gold jewellery and a crown-like headpiece. Dark foliage and small lights surround the shrine, with a second gold arch visible at the right edge. No people are visible.2011-10-14Night 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.2011-04-17