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A photograph of a decorated temple shrine under a tent roof with silver draped curtains. A central deity murti with four arms stands on a blue-cushioned pedestal atop a golden lion-faced vahana with a raised tail. The arch behind is ringed in red, yellow, green, pink and purple bands with silver trim and golden lamp-like finials, and smaller garlanded figures flank the shrine. A woman in a white dress and orange shawl stands at left, adjusting a rope or cloth near the altar, while a white chair and a dark-haired head appear at the lower right. Brass lamps and a small offering table sit in front of the shrine.

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti shrine inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and silver draped backdrop. Centrally, a four-armed goddess figure in gold-toned finish stands within a gilded arch atop a golden lion vahana with a painted red-and-yellow face, its saddle cloth decorated with a pink floral motif. A blue skirt-like cloth covers the base of the central figure, and garlands of yellow and white flowers hang on the figures. Flanking figures on either side wear gold crowns and flower garlands and hold objects. A large rainbow-striped arch of green, yellow, pink, purple and white fabric with gold paisley finials frames the scene, topped by a multicoloured canopy with the printed word Dhyanapeetam. Maroon cloth covers the pedestals and a white cloth sits on the low platform. No people are visible.2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with garlands in yellow, green, purple, white and red, framing a deity murti and a second figure. A central metal murti stands on a bull mount with a blue cloth, holding a trident and wearing a white flower garland. To the right, a smaller figure in a gold crown and white garland stands on a pedestal. A devotee in an orange garment and a white garland stands at left, bending to adjust the decorations near the shrine. A golden makara-like face ornament and silver draped fabric decorate the pavilion, with red and orange flags at the top corners.2007-01-01December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph inside a covered tent at a temple setting. A long-haired figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands in the centre, one arm raised toward the deities. Two men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand at left, one holding a brass vessel. Behind them, several decorated deity murtis sit on a red and gold altar-throne, adorned with yellow and white marigold garlands and a rainbow-striped arch, with striped umbrellas overhead. A sign at lower centre reads a name in Kannada script. Several other people are partly visible at the left edge.2007-01-01A figure in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl leans forward at the left edge, adjusting or offering at a decorated deity murti standing on a golden-yellow and blue vahana-style pedestal. The central murti wears a crown and is garlanded with white jasmine, yellow marigold, red and green garlands. A golden carved mythical face (makara-like) and a gold-framed arch with striped pink, purple and white fabric surround the scene. To the right, a bronze-coloured deity murti holding a staff wears a crown and white flower garland over a green and red dhoti. Silver draped backdrop and orange triangular flags hang behind. Photo shows a temple decoration setting.2007-01-01A photograph inside a open-sided tent at a temple event, with a corrugated roof and hanging bulbs. Center right, a deity murti of a goddess seated on a red and gold peetha is framed by a large arch of red, green, yellow and white floral garlands and a fan of ornate gold-edged red tassels. Garlands of yellow and white flowers drape the figures. In the foreground, a standing man in an orange-saffron shawl over a cream dhoti holds a flower garland and a brass pot, while a seated man in white with an orange shawl tends items on a cloth. A white-clad figure stands at left near offering trays, with grey draped curtains behind. A banner at the bottom lists deities including Lakshmi and Saraswati.2007-01-01Photograph inside a tented pavilion during a temple procession setting, with a row of decorated palanquin-style structures draped in colourful woven garlands in red, yellow, green and white stripes. A man in a saffron-orange shawl over a gold-bordered garment, wearing a white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and a gold chain, walks forward past the decorations; the figure has long swept-back dark hair and a red mark on the forehead. Behind him a man in white clothing and an orange cloth holds a metal vessel. Gilded deity-shrine elements and a kalasha-like finial appear at right, with an electric bulb and a fabric canopy overhead. A partial hand and camera strap are visible at the left edge.2007-01-01A person in an orange saffron garment with long dark hair stands at left, raising one arm to touch or offer a leaf or small item toward a decorated murti. The central deity figure, dressed in a crown and garlands, sits on a mount that appears to be a lion, with a blue cloth and flower garlands around it. A second crowned figure in green and red stands on the right, also garlanded. Strings of yellow, green, pink and purple flowers form an arch above, backed by silver draped cloth and orange ribbons. A printed banner at the bottom reads Ananda Rajarajeshwari with.2007-01-01A photograph inside a open-sided tented pavilion showing a decorated shrine with a large deity murti of a lion-faced form, flanked by smaller murtis, all adorned with garlands of yellow and red flowers and colorful floral arches. In the foreground, rows of metal plates holding offerings are arranged on the floor, and a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands with her back to the camera facing the shrine. Several people in white traditional clothing stand and sit along the right side. A printed sign on an easel beside the shrine reads Ananda Nityananda with Lakshmi and Saraswati, with a small portrait of a bearded man in red and orange. Brass lamps sit on a table near the shrine, and stacks of books and cards lie on the left.2007-01-01December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph of a temple ritual under a corrugated roof with hanging bulbs. At centre, a figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair and white flower garlands, stands before ornate deity murtis. A man in a white shirt and orange shawl, seated at left, holds a brass vessel. Behind them, a tall arch decorated with red, green, yellow and maroon garlands frames a golden deity murti in a decorated alcove, with a crown-like headdress and flower garlands. Orange and white cloth drapes and small umbrellas stand along the row, and a photographer in white kurta is visible at far left.2007-01-01