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Photograph 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.

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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 gilded deity murtis seated together on a yellow-draped platform inside a wooden ratha (procession chariot) canopy with red curtains. The seated male murti has four arms, wears a white dhoti and white turban-like cloth, a gold and white-beaded necklace, and a garland of green fruits. The female murti wears a green and gold sari, a jewelled crown, a layered gold necklace, and a garland of green fruits with pink flowers. A small gold figure with a pink flower sits in front. Blue illuminated lettering across the top of the canopy reads a Tamil dedication to the deities. Trees and open ground are visible to the right.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.2006-10-22October 23 20062006-10-23October 23 20062006-10-23October 23 20062006-10-23 +1 copiesOctober 22 20062006-10-22Two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a golden plinth on a festival float, draped with marigold, red and white flower garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold border and gold necklaces, one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The female figure wears a green silk sari with red border, heavy gold and white jewellery, a crown and earrings, holding a lotus-like object. A small golden figure stands at the base amid scattered flowers. Behind is a red curtain and a gold-painted canopy with a Tamil banner above.2006-10-27October 20 20062006-10-20Photograph of two golden processional deity statues seated in an open ratha-style canopy, the Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari murtis of a kodikkan ratha yatra in Madurai. The male murti wears a white dhoti-like cloth with a white head-wrap edged in gold, a gold and white beaded necklace and a pink garland. The female murti wears a gold crown, gold and silver necklaces, a green and gold sari with a red border and a pink garland. Both carry white jasmine garlands. A red curtain and gilded pillars frame them, with a blue signboard reading Sri Aalanthaneswara above. No physical people are visible.2006-10-22October 27 20062006-10-27Golden processional idols of a seated male deity and a seated female deity on a ratha/palanquin platform at a festival procession. The male figure wears a white dhoti and white turban-like cloth with gold borders, a gold necklace and garland of white lotus buds, and holds a trident-like staff and raised mudra hand. The female figure wears an ornate gold crown, silver-white jewellery, a green silk sari with gold border, and a garland with pink lotus blossoms. Both sit on a yellow draped base beneath a carved gold canopy with red curtains. A small golden deity figure and pink flower sit at the base. Readable Tamil lettering on the canopy names the deities. Stone-like carved pillars frame the scene.2006-10-23