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A photograph of an outdoor welcome at an ashram-style courtyard in front of an orange-brick building with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Ashram. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and orange sash with long dark hair stands on the left, holding a plate and receiving a welcome from people in white. Several women in white sarees with jasmine flowers in their hair, one in a yellow-bordered white saree, stand with hands joined. A man in white kurta holds up an orange flag on a pole at centre right, and a crowd of devotees in white and yellow surrounds them. A large poster behind shows a smiling man in an orange turban with the words Welcome you all, and a banner on the left reads Guru Purnima, Sunday 25 July 2010. A raised black speaker stands in the background.

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Outdoor photo of a welcome gathering in front of an orange-painted building with a sign reading 'Sri Anandeshwara Devasthana' and a Kannada banner reading 'Guru Purnima 2010'. A woman in an orange saree with yellow flowers and a man in white dhoti holding a saffron flag on a pole stand at the centre, while a woman in a white saree with a teal blouse is seen from behind throwing yellow petals into the air. Several people in white ritual clothes and a man in a striped shirt and green shorts stand nearby. A crowd of men in white and shirts, including a man with a camera, watches from the right. Garlands of flowers decorate the scene and a Kannada banner reads 'Welcome... Yatri'. No clearly identifiable a person appears in the scene.2010-07-24Outdoor photo of a crowd gathered in a village courtyard beneath tall coconut palms, with orange and yellow petals falling through the air. In the centre-left, a woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap raises one arm high, holding a small silver bowl, with long dark hair swept back. Around her, several women in plain white saris with gold borders wear white and red-flower garlands, and some hold palms together in greeting. A printed portrait of a woman is pinned to one sari. Men in white kurtas and dhotis stand in the background. Behind them is a brick building with a signboard reading Sri Anandeshwara Devasthana and a red banner with welcome text. A yellow-and-orange flag is raised near the building.2010-07-24Outdoor photo at an ashram-style gathering in front of an orange-painted wall with string decorations. A banner reading "Guru Purnima" with a portrait of an elderly saint in a white turban hangs on the wall, beside another sign reading "Sri Avadhoota". A woman in a white sari with a teal blouse and white flower garland stands at left, facing a young man in an orange robe with long dark hair who holds a brass-coloured vessel. Another woman in white with flowers in her hair faces him from the foreground. Women in orange and yellow saris stand behind them, and several men in white kurtas with saffron scarves and orange prayer-sash rosettes stand at right, one raising an orange flag on a pole. A cameraman is visible at upper left. The scene appears to be a padapuja or reception of devotees.2010-07-24Outdoor ceremony in front of an orange-brick building with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Ashram and a banner reading Guru Purnima. A central figure in orange robes with long dark hair stands on a raised platform with orange cloth and offerings, hands joined in namaskar. Around them, men and women in white dhotis and saris with yellow and orange shawls and white flower garlands stand on round brass trays with lit lamps on the ground, and a man in orange robes holds a bowl. Orange flags are raised, a photographer with a camera films nearby, and a crowd watches behind a red-and-white painted step, with palm trees and thatched roofs beyond.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a paved path lined with coconut palms, with a red brick wall and a signboard behind. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds up a saffron-orange flag on a pole, and yellow petals fall through the air. A woman in an orange sari holds a copper bowl of petals and flowers toward a cameraman filming on the left. Women in cream and white saris with white flower garlands stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a line of white-clad men and women watches and joins in the procession.2010-07-24Outdoor photo at a temple courtyard with a white building and red-and-white striped platform in front. A long-haired figure in a flowing orange robe stands facing a crowd, back partly turned to the camera, while a bearded sadhu in orange stands beside a tall wooden pole with tassels. Behind them a large group of devotees in white and cream clothing, with some in blue, green and red saris, stands in a semicircle holding hands, and an orange-robed priest stands among them. Signboards on the wall show a portrait of an orange-robed figure and a sign reading Sri Ananda Eshwara Devalaya. Palm trees frame the scene.2010-02-12Outdoor photo of a padapuja-style ceremony in front of an orange-and-cream building with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Devasthana. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a flower garland, stands with palms pressed together on a raised platform. Nearby, a man in an orange robe and a man in white kneel or stand with folded hands, and an orange throne-like seat with flowers sits on the platform. A woman in white with a saffron scarf holds a camera overhead, while two women in white kneel beside plates of flower petals. A large crowd in white and orange clothing watches from behind. A red-and-white striped base and a banner reading Guru Purnima are visible. The central figure has long hair and orange robes with a garland, which is a plausible appearance-based candidate for the a person label, but identity is uncertain.2010-07-24Outdoor ceremony in front of an orange-painted building with a banner reading Guru Purnima, with a Kannada signboard above. A woman in orange robes with a yellow garland stands with hands folded in namaskar on a raised platform beside an orange throne-like seat. Men and women in white dhotis and white clothes with yellow or orange shawls stand around, some holding brass plates of offerings. In the foreground, a man in orange sits with palms joined, and white-clad devotees perform padapuja, pouring flowers and water near bare feet on small plates. A photographer with a camera is on the right, and a crowd watches from behind. A portrait of a smiling figure in orange and a flag are visible on the right.2010-07-24December 31 20092009-12-31A photograph of a crowd gathered in front of an orange-walled temple labelled in Kannada and English as Sri Anandeshwari Temple, with a yellow and white metal entrance structure overhead. Many people in white traditional clothes, including dhotis and saris, stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. Some women wear orange or red shawls and green blouses. In the foreground a man in a white shirt holds a video camera, and at right a bald man in white with a rudraksha-style necklace also stands with hands folded. A banner on the temple wall shows a portrait of a saffron-robed man with a Kannada and English caption. A yellow fringed canopy edges the right side.2010-10-05Outdoor scene in front of an orange-painted temple building with the sign SRI ... ESHWARA visible above the entrance, decorated with banana plants, leaves and a hanging garland. A bald man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands near the doorway. Many devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with yellow or orange shawls, stand around on a dirt courtyard, several holding cameras or a laptop. Women in white and cream sarees with gold borders and yellow or orange blouses stand on brass plates. A banner beside the entrance reads Guru Purnima with a portrait of a smiling bearded saint. Two black stone statues stand near the door. The temple shows the Guru Purnima 2010 event details on the banner.2010-07-24A photograph of a crowd gathered outside an orange-painted temple entrance labelled Sri Nandeshwara, with banana plants and garlands decorating the doorway. A long-haired person in saffron/orange garments and a rudraksha-style mala sits at the centre in front of the shrine, with a bright orange cloth draped over the seat. Around them, many devotees in white dhotis and kurtas and white sarees with yellow borders stand close, several holding cameras or phones. A bald man in white with an orange shawl stands at left. Two dark stone dvarapala-style guardian statues flank the entrance, and a red banner at right shows a portrait of an elderly person in white.2010-07-24