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October 09 2011

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Outdoor photograph of a large black stone statue of a seated deity couple beneath leafy green trees, framed by a gilded arch. The male deity wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a white dhoti with gold border, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident-like staff. The female deity wears a gold crown, purple and orange silk sari, and heavy jewellery. Both are garlanded with green, yellow and red floral garlands. Below them sits a smaller white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes, rudraksha beads and white jasmine garlands, with hand raised in blessing. These are statues, not living people; the marble figure wears a pink flower on its turban.2011-10-09A photograph of two black stone murtis seated side by side outdoors, in front of green leaves and branches. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a red-and-gold ornament on the turban, a gold-and-jewelled broad necklace, and a garland of white, pink, green and blue-tipped flowers. A golden trident leans against its shoulder. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, an orange garment, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and holds a black drum-like object. Both are deity murti statues, not people.2012-09-17Photo 11682805September 26 20122012-09-26October 09 20112011-10-09August 06 20092009-08-06April 17 20112011-04-17A black stone deity murti stands outdoors beside a carved golden panel and green leaves. The larger figure wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and a garland of white, pink and green flowers, and holds a golden trident. Beside him stands a smaller black stone figure in a red and gold sari with a golden crown, jewelled necklaces and a red bindi, holding a lotus-like staff. Both figures are statues, not living people, and no physical person is visible.2012-09-29Outdoor shrine photograph of a gilded arched canopy framing a dark stone murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side, the male figure in white dhoti with orange shawl and crown, the female in purple and orange sari with gold ornaments, both garlanded with red, yellow and green flowers. Before them sits a white-and-orange robed devotional statue with a pink floral headdress and garland, hands together. A brass lamp, a plate of white flowers and a red-and-white base stand in front. Trees fill the background. A printed label reads Sri Anandeshwarar Anandeshwari, and a caption shows Nithyananda Paramashivam copyright overlay.2011-10-09A photograph of an outdoor shrine featuring a pair of large black stone murtis of a male and female deity seated together on a dark pedestal, framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban and a gold crown, holds a golden trident, and has a garland of multicoloured flowers across his chest; the female figure wears a gold crown, layered jewellery and a pink-and-blue sari. Both wear red-and-orange garments. In front, a smaller white statue wearing a red turban and red dress sits with its hands folded, and offerings of flowers and fruit lie on a brass plate and a leaf. Green trees surround the shrine.2012-09-27A black stone deity murti stands outdoors beside a gilded temple arch, with a second figure partly visible behind it. The main figure wears an orange turban with a gold crown finial, an orange shawl, layered white and silver ornate necklaces, a large jewelled earring, and a red tilak. It holds a trident-like staff with a wrapped multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green and orange. Green foliage fills the background, and a dark blurred shape occupies the right edge.2011-10-09A photograph of black stone deity murti of a seated god and goddess under an ornately carved golden arch, decorated with yellow, red and green flower garlands. The male figure wears a white dhoti with a maroon border, an orange headcloth, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a rudraksha mala with a pendant; the female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold zari, a crown and gold jewellery. A small white marble figure in a blue head covering and blue sari, with hands folded in greeting, sits in front on the dark pedestal. Green foliage shows through the arch behind. No physical people are visible.2011-04-17