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A temple puja in progress before two gold-coloured deity murti standing on a tiered platform, one with a trident and orange-and-gold crown, the other with long dark hair and a pearl necklace, both garlanded with red and white flowers. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged, hands joined, before a row of brass kalashas topped with orange-yellow marigold-like flowers and a small flame. A black stone figure stands to the right and a wall banner advertises Satsang with admission free. Devotees' heads are visible at the bottom edge, and offerings of fruit and sweets lie in the lower left.

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Photo of a temple-style hall during a puja. Two large gold-and-silver statues of a deity pair sit on a tiered platform decorated with red and orange flower garlands, with a row of brass kalashas holding yellow flowers in front. The left figure wears an orange turban, a gold crown and a heavy jewelled necklace and holds a trident-like staff; the right figure wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace and red garland. A white-robed priest with shaved head sits cross-legged at a microphone on the left, beside brass puja vessels, a lamp and fruit. Seated devotees in the foreground face the platform. A dark stone deity murti stands on the right, next to a red and gold throne with an empty seat and a framed portrait of a woman in orange. A banner on the right reads Satsang and Sarva Darshan related text. Photo of a deity murti and the Sarva Darshan setting.2011-07-08July 08 20112011-07-08Evening scene at an outdoor shrine with a painted orange wall and a signboard reading Sarva Darshan, Meet the Master, with photos and Kannada text. A shaved-headed young priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged at a pujas platform in front of brass kalashas topped with yellow flowers. Behind him stand colourful deity murtis, one with a crown and trident and another adorned with red garlands. To the right, an empty red and gold peetha throne holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and rudraksha mala. Several people are partially visible at the bottom edge, seated among the audience.2011-07-08December 16 20112011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16Evening scene at a temple entrance with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple above an open hall. Centre stage, a pair of golden-brown deity murtis sit on a white-and-red stepped platform: the taller figure wears an orange turban, jewelled necklaces and garlands, holds ritual objects, and the figure beside it wears a dark maroon garment with silver necklaces and garland. Brass kalashas with yellow flowers sit in front. At left, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl sits with palms joined in namaskar beside a microphone, with brass oil lamps and offerings in front. At right, a black stone deity statue stands on a pedestal beside an empty red-and-gold throne with a small framed portrait on its seat. A watermarked copyright line appears at lower right.2011-07-08A photograph of an outdoor ritual platform with an orange cloth floor and a homa-style fire pit set in a white stone structure. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti sits cross-legged at left with hands joined in prayer. Beside him a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl stands near the pit. Two saffron-robed men stand at centre-right, one holding items near the pit. At far right a man in a saffron-and-green dress sits on a red velvet and gold throne, wearing a saffron shawl and ornate gold necklace. Behind them two large painted deity murti stand, one with a red turban and garlands, the other with a dark crown and purple garlands. A red banner reads Sarva Darshan MEET the Master with photographs and a sign reading Satsang and Pratyaksha Pada Pooja. Offerings of plantain, flowers, coconut and leaves sit on brass plates.2011-12-16A photograph of an outdoor ritual at an ashram. On the left a priest in white dhoti with bare upper body holds a lit flame over two garlanded deity murtis, one golden with a red headdress and one purple-robed, both with marigold garlands. Before them stands a white-draped altar with brass pots, a kalasha, fruit and flower offerings. On the right a man in a lime-green dhoti and orange shawl with long hair stands with palms joined in namaskar. Behind is a dark stone statue with a yellow-and-white garland and potted plants on steps. Pratyaksha-pada-pooja-style worship of deity murti.2011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16A priest with a shaved head, wearing white dhoti and a gold necklace, sits on the left before a raised white-stepped altar and performs a ritual offering, his right hand extended over brass vessels and silver trays. Behind him, two large metal deity murtis are garlanded with red and white flowers; the central figure wears an orange turban-like headdress, gold jewellery and a sash, and the figure on the right has long dark hair and wears a maroon garment with silver ornaments. Small oil lamps burn on the steps, with fruit placed on the floor and potted plants at the sides.2011-07-08A temple shrine at night shows two golden deity murti seated on a red-draped platform, one with a crown and trident-like staff and another with a crown and jewelled garments, both garlanded with red and white flowers and heavy necklaces. Brass kalasha pots with marigold offerings sit before them on a white cloth. A priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread sits at lower left, lighting an oil lamp over a metal tray during a puja, a microphone set before him. Oil lamps, fruit, brass vessels and a small lamp stand on the steps. A person in white stands at the right edge. Steps are striped white and red, with potted palms beside them.2011-07-08