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Outdoor photo of a group of people seated on mats in front of an orange-painted temple building with a red-and-white striped trim. A sign above the doorway reads Sri Nithyanandeshwara Temple, and a tall trident stands near the entrance steps with two small statues flanking the doorway. On the left, two saffron-robed sannyasis sit on a raised platform with a bald head and white beard visible on one; the others are men and boys in white shirts, dhotis and casual clothes seated on woven mats, along with a few children. A stone pedestal with a basin stands in the foreground on bare ground, with a blue sign on the right side of the courtyard and potted plants along the wall.

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Outdoor photo at a terracotta-coloured temple complex. A signboard reads "Sri Anandeshwara Temple" with Hindi text "आनंदेश्वर मंदिर" above. A group of about 25 people sits cross-legged on mats in front of a square red-brown platform holding a white stone object. Front-left, an elderly man in white with a shawl sits next to a figure in orange robes. Several young men and boys wear white, red, orange and maroon clothes. A standing man in white stands at the temple doorway. Two trishula tridents stand on the grounds, and dark statues flank the entrance steps. Palms and shrubs surround the courtyard.2010-07-15July 23 20102010-07-23Outdoor photo of a dirt courtyard before an orange-red temple building labelled in signage as Sri Anandeshwara Temple, with red-and-white striped railings and a kalasha on the roof. Dozens of women in white and pastel saris sit in rows on mats and the ground facing the temple, many with hands folded. A lone woman in orange sits cross-legged on the left near small fire pits with ash. A banner on the right shows a portrait with Kannada text. Palm trees and a small white building stand at left.2010-07-23Outdoor photo of a seated gathering in front of an orange-painted building labelled Sri Anandeshwara Temple, with a shrine entrance and a trident on a pole. Many people sit on striped mats on sandy ground, most in white kurtas and dhotis or white shirts, some in orange or pastel clothes. A man in a peach shirt sits in front of a red-painted platform, facing the temple, with others sitting in rows around him. Palm trees and potted plants frame the scene, and a wall sign reads ananda deshwara mandir. Nobody is standing at the pulpit in clear view, so no single presenter is identifiable here.2010-09-19A photograph of devotees seated in rows on mats outside the Sri Anandeshwara Temple, a terracotta-orange building with a dark doorway and a sign reading SRI ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE. About twenty men sit on red-and-white striped steps and on woven mats on a tiled platform, many in white shirts and dhotis or trousers, some in light blue or beige shirts, one wearing a cap. A deity murti stands under a small orange canopy near the steps, garlanded with flowers. A banner reading Life Bliss Program hangs on the wall, with a portrait of a saffron-robed figure. Palm trees, marigold plants and a corrugated roof frame the scene under an overcast sky.2010-09-08A photograph of a group of about fifteen men seated cross-legged on woven mats in front of an orange-and-white temple building with a sign reading "SRI ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE". Most wear white dhotis and white shirts, some with sacred threads and tilak marks, while others wear striped or orange shirts. Their eyes are closed in meditation. Two dark stone deity statues stand on pedestals beside the entrance steps, and a poster on the wall shows a saffron-robed figure above the words "Life Bliss Program". Potted plants and marigolds line the walkway.2010-08-08Outdoor gathering in front of an orange-painted building with a sign reading "Sri Anandeshwara Temple" and a Kannada inscription on a second sign. Dozens of people sit in white clothes on a concrete platform and steps with red-and-white striped borders, while many more sit on the ground in rows. A few seated men wear saffron or orange robes, and one man in a maroon robe sits near the front. A woman in a white shawl sits at the left edge. Ringed metal rods and a corrugated canopy frame the scene, with palm trees behind. A figure in the temple doorway appears to be a deity murti decorated with garlands, and a large orange banner on the right shows a portrait with text.2010-10-07An outdoor satsang gathering in front of an orange-washed building with a signboard reading Sri Amandeshwara Temple. Dozens of seated devotees fill the dirt ground on mats, most wearing white kurtas and dhotis, with some in orange or saffron clothing and a few children in bright shirts. A standing speaker stands at left beside a tall black loudspeaker on a stand. Two figures in saffron robes stand at the temple steps, and a red-and-white striped cloth border runs along the wall with potted plants and banners nearby.2010-08-19November 07 20102010-11-07Outdoor group meditation in front of a terracotta-coloured temple wall with a sign reading Shri Anandeshwar Mandir. Many seated devotees in white shirts and white dhotis sit on woven mats along a stone edge. In the centre, a bald man in white clothing sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in anjali. Others wear lanyards, rudraksha beads, and some wear a brown shirt or blue jeans. A small black speaker stands at right beside a bamboo pole, and a green plant grows by the wall.2010-10-10July 23 20102010-07-23Outdoor photo of a group of about 25 people seated cross-legged on striped mats in front of a terracotta-coloured building labelled Sri Anandeshwara Temple. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis or cream clothes, some in khaki trousers, and many sit with eyes closed in meditation. A seated devotee in a white shirt and beaded pendant sits in the foreground, and a child lies forward in a prostrate pose on the left. Behind them stand a dark statue of a figure in orange drapery, a decorated deity murti under a saffron umbrella on a red dais, and a banner reading Life Bliss Program with a 2-Days Meditation Camp notice. Potted plants and banana leaves line the steps.2010-09-12