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October 07 2008

October 07 2008

Night photograph of an outdoor ritual at the Sri Anandeshwara Temple, its facade strung with white fairy lights. A standing priest in orange robes tends a bright oil lamp or fire on a small platform, while a seated figure in orange sits on a raised orange-draped seat nearby. Many devotees sit on mats and blue plastic chairs, mostly in white and orange clothing, with some men in white kurtas and women in saffron and white saris. A signboard reads Sri Anandeshwara Temple and a red banner reads Kalpataru Darshan.

Evening outdoor ceremony at Sri Ananda Temple, with white fairy lights strung along the roofline and a garlanded central shrine. A framed portrait of a smiling saffron-robed figure with an orange turban sits on a decorated stand in front, and a picture is shown on the right banner panel. A robed priest in orange sits on a raised platform beside the lit shrine, while about two dozen devotees in white clothes, some in pink or orange saris, sit cross-legged on the ground holding offering trays with oil lamps and flowers. Flames burn in small red lamps in the foreground. Flanking the stage are deity murtis, and an ornate golden throne with red cushions stands at the right.

Night photograph of a Navaratri celebration in an outdoor courtyard. Many people in orange and saffron robes sit on mats facing a lit ritual area at centre, where a standing figure in orange holds an object and others kneel near floral offerings. In the foreground a seated figure in a large orange shawl faces the group. A building on the right is decorated with strings of warm fairy lights, and a lamp-lit stepped platform lies to the right. Several devotees with long hair and garlands sit in rows, and a small crowd watches from the left in the background.

Night-time outdoor photo of a large crowd, mostly people in white clothes, seated and standing densely in front of a white hall strung with lights and a lit entrance. A raised white platform in the foreground holds a seated figure in orange and saffron wraps with a garland at the front, and a small framed image sits beside it. A bright floodlight and strings of lamps light the scene. Orange clothing and a few deity-style decorations appear among the crowd. A banner over the hall entrance carries legible lettering. Several people in the front are wearing saffron and white. A large vehicle is parked at the right edge.

Evening outdoor ceremony in front of a white temple decorated with strings of warm lights; the facade sign reads Sri Anandeshwara Temple. Several robed priests in orange and saffron stand on a raised red-and-white platform before the entrance, some holding ritual items, with a Kalpataru Darshan banner nearby. A large seated crowd in white, yellow, pink and red saris and kurtas sits on the ground facing the temple, including many women with long braided hair. Palm trees and illuminated banners frame the scene.

Evening outdoor puja at the Sri Anandeshwara Temple, a white building strung with lights. A raised platform in front holds several priests in orange-saffron robes, one standing tall and holding a lit lamp while others sit with offerings. A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground facing the platform, many women in white, yellow, pink and orange saris, with children and older adults. Smoke rises from the temple roof area and a few devotees wear white. Painted signs read Sri Anandeshwara Temple above the entrance and Kannada signboards flank the facade.

December 21 2009

Night photograph of a festive temple-style hall lit with strings of white, yellow, red and pink fairy lights. In the foreground, a dark stone deity murti with a marigold garland sits facing the stage, with seated devotees in white and yellow clothes at left. At the centre, a group of robed figures in orange and white sit before an illuminated shrine with a smoky haze, while a standing figure in orange robes stands on the steps. A row of white-clad people sits at the right. The signboard above the entrance reads Sri Ananda Mandir.

A night-time photograph of an open-sided pandal decorated with strings of white fairy lights, green and orange fabric festoons, and banana plants lining the entrance. Under the pandal, several people in orange and saffron robes sit on a raised platform with white and orange base, alongside people in white clothes seated on the ground facing the ritual area. A bright floodlight illuminates the scene from the left. On the right, a large banner bearing Kannada script and a portrait of a woman is displayed on a lit wall.

Evening outdoor gathering under a corrugated roof decorated with orange bunting, colourful cylindrical banners and strings of warm fairy lights along a red-and-white striped wall. Many seated devotees in white shirts and dhotis sit on mats facing a raised stage. A figure in white robes stands centrally on the stage near a small red-cushioned seat, speaking to the audience, while other white-clad people stand near steps and a backdrop. A lit display of green-and-white signage sits at the right edge, and palm trees appear against the dusk sky.