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March 03 2009

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Two gilded metal processional murtis of a deity couple, Sri Anandeshwarar and Sri Anandeswari, are displayed under a gold ceiling with orange draping behind them. Both wear jeweled crowns, jeweled earrings, layered gold necklaces and garlands of yellow, white and magenta flowers. The figure on the left holds a trident and a jeweled hand gesture, while the figure on the right holds a staff. White signboards with cyan Tamil and English labels identify the two murtis. No living people are visible.2009-06-17December 10 20072007-12-10June 17 20092009-06-17June 17 20092009-06-17Two golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, are decorated for worship and surrounded by heaped garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The male murti wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled crown, a silver trident-like weapon in his hand, and an orange garment with ornate beaded necklaces. The female murti wears a jewelled crown, a green sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, holding a small golden implement. In the foreground stands a decorated kalasha-like offering basket covered with green leaves and flowers. Green sequined drapery and a gilded arch frame the scene. No people are visible.2011-11-29December 10 20072007-12-10Photograph of two golden deity murtis, Sri Anandeshwarar and Sri Anandeshwari, standing in a temple shrine. The male murti wears a red and black turban-style crown, a trident in its left hand and ornate jewelled necklaces; the female murti wears a tall jewelled crown, layered pearl necklaces and a red and gold sari. Both are garlanded with yellow, red and white flowers. Two printed signs above them, one in English and one in Tamil, name the deities. A red curtain backdrop and gilded temple pillars surround them. No physical people are visible.2009-01-31Two gilded deity murti seated side by side under a golden arch, dressed in finery and heavily garlanded with red roses and yellow marigolds. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange garment, holds a silver trident and has ornate jewelled chest ornaments. The figure on the right wears a dark maroon sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, a black braided hairstyle with white flowers and holds a small golden implement. Pink draped cloth lies beneath them against a stone wall.2011-10-13September 10 20132013-09-10November 06 20112011-11-06Two silver-toned metal murti figures seated side by side in front of a red draped backdrop, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown-like ornament, rudraksha beads, ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a green-tipped staff or rod. The figure on the right has a black hairstyle, pearl headpiece, jewelled earrings and necklaces, and a maroon garment with a pearl-and-jewel sash. The image is a photograph of deity statues, not living people.2011-07-31September 19 20142014-09-19