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Sri Anandeshwara templeJuly 15 20112011-07-15A night photograph of a ritual at an outdoor pandal. A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a red border stands at left holding a metal dish with a burning flame, his long dark hair swept back. Ahead is a deity murti set within a gold arch edged with red and green, flanked by smaller metal figures. In front, a large tiered arrangement of coconuts and offerings sits on a pale platform with marigold garlands, fruit and brass vessels scattered around. Men in white clothes stand behind. A printed banner reads Sri Anandeshwar Temple Maha kumbhabhisheka on 1st January 2007, 6 am at Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi, with a portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda above. Blue and red draped cloth frames the stage.2006-12-22A photograph of an outdoor ritual at Sri Anandeshwara Temple. A priest in orange robes stands at left holding a lit lamp or offering before a large deity murti decorated with colourful garlands and flowers. Around a flower-strewn platform, about ten to twelve seated devotees in orange and saffron clothes sit on orange mats in front of brass plates of fruit and offerings. A woman in white stands at the back near the temple entrance, and a green-leaved plant and flags frame the scene beside a banner reading the temple name.February 23 20092009-02-23Evening puja at the Sri Anandeshwara Temple entrance, decorated with string lights. A central deity murti is adorned with a large garland of yellow and multicoloured flowers and ornate silver-toned jewellery. Several young devotees in orange robes with maroon sashes sit on orange cloth, some with palms pressed together in prayer, while one stands at left holding an orange-and-red decorated cloth. Trays with flowers, offerings and a palm-leaf ritual item lie in front. Banners on the walls read Kalpataru Darshan, with Every Saturday & Sunday text. A few people in lighter clothing stand near the steps.2008-10-08Night photograph of a temple ritual on an outdoor stage at Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi. A man with long dark hair and a bare upper body, wearing an orange-and-red dhoti-style cloth and an orange wrap, stands holding a silver tray with a lit flame while a kalasha-like arrangement of brass pots and flowers stands before him. A kneeling man in white clothes with an orange shawl holds his hands toward the flame. Behind them a banner reads Sri Anandeshwar Temple Maha kumbabhisheka on 1st January 2007, 6 am at Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi, with a portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda. A golden arch frames gold and silver deity murtis on a decorated altar, and fruit, flowers and metal vessels sit on the stage. Several people in white clothes stand in the background under a canopy.2006-12-22October 08 20082008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08December 17 20102010-12-17Photo 11739690Outdoor temple ritual in front of a red-painted building with a signboard reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple. A priest in white dhoti with a saffron-edged cloth stands at left holding a lit oil lamp toward a pair of metal deity murtis with orange crowns and garlands on a white-and-red stepped platform. A woman in a teal sari sits cross-legged at left. Dozens of metal bowls of food and fruit fill the floor in front of a white homa/abhishekam area, with a red velvet chair at right. Framed photographs hang on the wall and a small black stone figure stands near the entrance.2011-09-01