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Photograph of a Navaratri puja at Sri Anandeshwara Temple, with a large decorated deity murti of a multi-armed goddess seated on a lion, flanked by smaller figures of Ganesha and other deities under white ornamental arches. Two priests in white dhotis with gold necklaces sit on the left performing puja, one pouring from a brass vessel beside brass plates, oil lamps and a red offering. On the right a seated figure in red and orange robes with a white turban sits on a red throne. A red banner with Kannada text and a small portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure hangs on the wall behind.

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October 08 20102010-10-08Photograph of a puja at the Sri Anandeshwara Temple stage, with a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a lion mount at centre, flanked by smaller decorated figures and a ganesha murti at left. A white-clad priest and a seated attendant in pale clothes perform rites with brass vessels and oil lamps on the white and orange platform, while a young woman in yellow sits at left with brass plates. At right, a seated figure in saffron and red robes with a turban sits on a red throne-like chair beside an orange banner. Dim night lighting and a red-orange wall behind the stage.2010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08Night photo inside a temple hall with a banner reading "SRI ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE" above a large central deity murti, a goddess with many arms holding weapons, flanked by smaller decorated murtis with white lace-like backdrops. A priest in white dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, holds a lit flame before the deity at a white stepped altar with brass lamps, flowers and plates of offerings. To the right, a man in a saffron-red robe with a shaved head sits on a red cushioned throne with gold trim, hands folded in front of him. Another person sits at left in white near the altar. The scene suggests a puja with aarti. A printed banner on the right shows a portrait and Kannada text.2010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesOctober 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesOctober 08 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesIndoor temple scene at Sri Ananda Durga Temple under a corrugated roof, with a deity murti of Durga with multiple arms and a red-and-gold figure at centre, flanked by ornate white-and-silver arched frames holding smaller figures. Along the floor, a priest in white dhoti and shawl sits before a white-draped platform with brass lamps and a kalasha, performing a puja. A woman in a yellow sari sits at left before brass plates with flowers and offerings, and several seated devotees are behind them. At right, a person in red-and-orange clothing with a rudraksha mala sits on a red and gold throne, and a signboard with printed text hangs nearby.2010-10-08