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Night photograph of a silver-clad deity pair seated on a decorated ratha-style platform, heavily adorned with white jasmine, pink, purple and magenta flower garlands, green leaves and marigold strands. The left figure, a male deity murti in a white dhoti and a white cloth draped over the head, raises one hand in abhaya gesture. The right figure, a female murti in a pink and red sari with a crown, holds a lotus-like emblem. Lime garlands hang at the left, and rose petals and flower offerings lie on the base. Bright lights and a blue-lettered signboard show at the top, and a small kalasha-like emblem sits in front.

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A photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a wooden palanquin-style platform during a ratha yatra procession. The left figure, male, wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a gold-bordered white shawl over the head, and a patterned gold chest ornament. The right figure, female, wears a pink silk sari with gold zari and a crown with a jeweled necklace and green stone pendant. Both are draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, purple flowers, red roses and green leaves. A white van and trees are visible at left, and a green-and-white garland hangs at the right edge. No living people are visible in the frame.2006-10-28A photograph of two golden metal deity murtis seated together on a raised wooden palanquin-style platform within a golden-coloured arched shrine frame, decorated with long garlands of white jasmine, pink, magenta and yellow flowers, and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white and gold draped cloth and a tall crown; the figure on the right wears a crown and a magenta-pink garment with gold ornaments. Bowls of fruit and offerings, including limes and mangoes, sit in front. A lit lamp glows above, and a Tamil-script sign reads Sri Anandeshwarar and Anandeshwari.2006-10-28A photograph of two golden metal murti of a seated deity couple on a decorated ratha-style palanquin during a procession. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a white cloth draped over the head, and a white embroidered chest piece; the figure on the right wears a pink silk blouse and sari with gold brocade, jewelled necklaces and earrings. Both are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, magenta and purple flowers, orange marigolds and green leaves. A blue Tamil signboard above reads the deity names, and scaffolding and a green lawn appear at the right edge.2006-10-28Photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side under a decorated ratha canopy during a procession. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white cloth, with gold necklaces and hands raised in abhaya-like gesture; the figure on the right wears a pink silk garment, a crown and gold ornaments. Both are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, red roses, green leaves and purple flowers. Golden pillars wrap the canopy, with yellow marigold garlands along the sides, and green limes sit at the base. A white-clad attendant in the left corner touches the garlands. A blue illuminated sign above reads the Tamil name of the deities. A small date stamp reads 28 10 2006. No people are seated in the murtis' canopy except the attendant.2006-10-28Photograph of two silver-finished deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne, heavily adorned with garlands of white jasmine, purple and pink flowers, green leaves and marigolds. The male murti wears a white cloth with a gold border and raises one hand in abhaya mudra; the female murti wears a red and gold sari and a crown with jewelled ornaments. A large garland of green limes hangs from the left side, petals are scattered on the floor, and a small oil lamp stands at the lower right. A bright light and a second garlanded figure appear in the background. No living people are visible.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28Two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne inside a gilded ratha or shrine frame, heavily garlanded with white jasmine, red and pink roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a golden crown-like headdress, while the figure on the right wears a pink and gold sari with gold jewellery. Green and yellow fruit strands hang from the throne, and flower petals and offerings are scattered at their feet. No physical people are visible.2006-10-28A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pedestal during a procession, heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands, red and purple flower strands, and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border, a gold-and-white ornamented chest piece, and a gold cloth over the head. The figure on the right wears a pink silk garment, a crown and jewelled necklaces. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands at the left edge beside the deities. Marigolds and banana leaves frame the canopy, and a tray of flower petals sits in the foreground.2006-10-28A photograph of a procession ratha carrying two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised throne. The left figure wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a white head cloth, and the right figure wears a pink brocade blouse and skirt with gold-thread patterns and jewelled necklaces. Both are heavily garlanded with white jasmine, pink and purple flowers, green leaves and a hanging string of green limes. Lime-green and gold ornaments and a gilded carved frame surround them, and petals are scattered on the platform. A white vehicle is visible at the left edge.2006-10-28A photograph of two gilded processional deity images, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva and Nithyanandeshwari Parashakthi, seated side by side on a decorated throne. Both wear heavy gold necklaces and crowns, and are draped in long garlands of white jasmine, marigold, red and pink blooms, and green leaves. The male deity wears a white and gold dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl, with a hand raised in blessing; the female figure wears a magenta blouse and pink sari. A line of lime garlands hangs across the throne, and a small brass figure sits among the flowers at the base. Scattered petals cover the wet floor. A neon-style sign above reads Sri Anandeswarar Sametha Anandeswari. No people are visible in the scene.2006-10-28Photo of two golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated ratha/procession platform, heavily adorned with white jasmine garlands, purple and magenta flowers, red blossoms, green leaves and a strand of green lime fruits. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border and a white head cloth, holding a staff-like emblem in one hand and making a blessing gesture; the figure on the right wears a pink silk sari with gold brocade, a crown and gold jewellery, holding a lotus-like object. A small white van and green trees are visible at the left edge. No physical people are visible; the scene shows only the deity murtis and the procession vehicle.2006-10-28