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Outdoor gathering under a red and gold canopy on dry, sandy ground. Under the canopy, a central figure in red-orange robes stands near an orange-draped seat and a white-covered table, flanked by ceremonial trident-topped standards and a decorated umbrella. Several women on the left wear white and cream saris with a purple border and carry a blue cloth bag, while others in white kurtas and dhotis stand in rows. Orange flags fly at the left edge. In the foreground a white metal frame with a green mat and the word "Hercules" is visible. Blue sky above.

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December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor photo at an open field with dry earth. A white metal frame labelled Hercules stands center-left, and a man in a white dhoti with yellow border is being held by others near it, with a white cloth wrapped on his shoulder and an orange cloth nearby. Several men in white kurtas and orange headbands stand around him, and a larger seated crowd in white clothing sits on the ground at right. A maroon canopy with orange flags and a shaded platform stands at upper right, with a figure in orange sitting under it. Mats and round metal plates lie on the ground in front. Approximately 40 to 60 people are visible.2010-12-22Outdoor ceremonial gathering beneath a large yellow and maroon canopy supported by bamboo poles, with decorated palanquins and umbrellas at the left. A bald man with a sacred thread wears a white dhoti and stands with his back to the camera at the front. A crowd of devotees in white and cream clothing, including schoolchildren and women in saris, surrounds a low decorated platform draped in a striped cloth. Several saffron-orange flags are planted among the crowd, and an ornate chariot-like structure stands in the background under clear skies.2010-12-22December 24 20082008-12-24Outdoor ceremony under a large canopy hung with orange, red and green fabric festoons, at an ashram-style courtyard. A central figure in orange robes sits on a red and white raised platform, surrounded by seated white-clad children and adults. Devotees in orange and white stand in rows on both sides, some holding small drums and hand-held items, while others press palms together. A sign reads 'SRI ANANDESHWARA' and a deity murti garlanded with orange flowers stands near the far wall. A man in white shirt and trousers stands at the right edge. Several dozen people are visible.2008-12-24Outdoor temple celebration under a large red canopy with orange and green scalloped drapery and hanging orange fringes. Central area has a red-and-white raised platform with a seated figure in orange robes, flanked by people in orange and white. A crowd in white ritual clothes, some in orange, stands around the enclosure on sandy ground, with red and white stone markers in front. Behind them stands a white building with a sign and a framed photograph beside it, and a large display board with printed text and a portrait is on the right. Ceremonial staffs and fans are visible.2008-12-24December 25 20072007-12-25Outdoor temple procession in a festival setting under a open pavilion with purple and orange pennant flags strung overhead. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a large white and red flower garland, walking barefoot on sandy ground. Behind him people in white dhotis and saris, several with orange shawls, carry trays and offerings. A tall decorated parasol with red fringe and multicolored umbrellas stand to the right. In the foreground are rows of small oil lamps on the ground, a row of white ritual blocks, a silver bowl, and a table holding fruit, flowers and a metal plate. Devotees with folded hands line the procession.2006-12-29December 22 20102010-12-22