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December 19 2006

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A photograph of a polished bronze or gold-toned statue pair seated on a lotus pedestal inside a carved wooden shrine canopy. The left figure is a four-armed deity with a tall jatamakuta crown, a tilak on the forehead, a serpent entwined on one raised arm, and a hand in abhaya mudra; the right figure is a female deity with a tiered crown, jewelled necklaces and a graceful seated pose. A red curtain hangs behind them and a small handbell lies at the lower left. A painted sign above reads Sri Anandeshwar with Anandeshwari. The statues are murti, not living people.2006-12-19December 19 20062006-12-19A photograph of a processional ratha or chariot carrying two gilded deity murtis under a golden canopy. The seated male murti wears a white and gold dhoti, a gold turban, rudraksha-style gold garlands and holds a damaru-like instrument; the female murti wears a green and pink silk sari with ornate silver and gold jewellery. A banner above reads SRI ANANDESHWAR WITH ANANDESHWARI. In front, a silver kalasha and a flower and leaf offering sit on the wooden platform. No living people are clearly visible in the frame, only a partial figure at the right edge. Carved golden pillars and palm trees surround the chariot.2006-12-14October 21 20062006-10-21Outdoor photograph of a golden temple-style ratha shrine housing two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised throne. The male figure wears a white and gold dhoti, a gold-and-white turban, a gold necklace and a white ornamental collar; he holds a trident-like staff in one hand and raises the other in abhaya gesture. The female figure wears a green silk sari with a pink border, heavy silver-white jewellery and a crown. A silver kalasha with leafy greens sits in front on the wooden platform, and palm trees stand behind. A printed sign above reads Sri Anandeshwar with Anandeshwari.2006-12-14October 28 20062006-10-28October 08 20132013-10-08Two silver-finished metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side on a red draped backdrop at a temple, decorated with marigold and red rose garlands. The male figure wears a multicoloured turban, an orange dhoti with a purple silk skirt, a dark embroidered bodice and a jewelled necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial mace. The female figure wears an orange and gold silk sari, a tall jewelled crown, layered necklaces and large earrings, and holds a small bird-topped staff. A small figure is seen below. Two signboards above read SRI ANANDESHWARAR in English and Kannada. No living people are visible.2009-07-08Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis standing in front of white satin drapery and a red gold-brocade cloth. The figure on the left holds a kalasha-like vessel and a lotus, wears a tall crown and a tilak, and is adorned with gold jewellery and a garland of pink flowers. The figure on the right, also crowned and wearing a tall headdress, holds a stem of lotus and wears layered gold necklaces and pink flowers. Ornate gold arch framing at the top. No physical people visible.2014-08-24October 22 20132013-10-22Golden metal murti images of Shiva and Parvati seated against a deep red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure, Shiva, wears a tall golden crown with an orange-red band, holds a trident and a raised hand, and is adorned with a white and silver necklace and a rudraksha-style chain over a maroon dhoti. The right figure, Parvati, wears a tall ornamented crown with a dangling tassel, a green silk sari, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and holds a small green parrot near her hand. Her hand holds a golden ritual object. No physical people are visible; these are statues depicting deities.2013-09-18February 10 20132013-02-10