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Outdoor temple ritual in front of a white building with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple. A long-haired man in orange robes with a flower garland stands at a square white fire pit, holding a silver plate of offerings over it, while an attendant in orange with a rudraksha mala stands beside him holding a plate of flowers. A large red and yellow umbrella shelters the scene. A white-clad crowd of devotees stands on steps behind, with orange flags and a white altar draped in orange holding garlands, fruit and brass vessels. Several people in white and orange hold their hands in prayer.

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Outdoor temple ritual at the entrance of the Sri Anandeshwara Temple, a white building with its name on a maroon sign above the doorway. In the foreground a figure in long saffron-orange robes with long dark hair holds a tray of offerings and performs a ritual over a white-walled fire pit. A man in orange robes with a garland stands beside them. A saffron-clad attendant holds a decorated umbrella overhead. Behind, a large crowd of devotees in white garments stands on the temple steps, many with hands joined in prayer, while saffron flags fly. Decorated offering baskets with flowers and a deity murti sit on a draped white table. The ritual has the look of a homa or puja at a Brahmotsava-style celebration.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A photograph of an outdoor homa or yagna ritual in front of a white temple building with the sign "Sri Anandeshwara" above its doorway. A woman in a long orange-saffron sari with a white and red flower garland stands at the centre beside a square white fire pit with a dark opening, her hands joined in prayer. Several priests in orange robes and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces stand around her, one holding a tray of offerings. A large round dark drum-like object, a red-and-white umbrella with fringe, saffron flags, and a deity murti decorated with yellow and orange flowers sit nearby. A crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing fills the steps and courtyard behind them under a clear blue sky.2008-12-23October 01 20082008-10-01Outdoor ritual at a white-walled building with the sign "Sri Anandeshwar" over its doorway. A central figure in long dark hair and orange robe, with a long white flower garland, holds a silver plate over a white square fire pit with a small flame, performing a homa or yagna. Orange-robed priests stand beside him, one holding a brass bell and a tray of flowers. Other white-clad devotees with folded hands watch from the steps and gathering. A red and gold canopy umbrella shades the scene, and brass offering dishes sit on the mat in front. Flower-decorated tables are set near the building.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesOctober 01 20082008-10-01Outdoor ritual at a ceremonial fire pit (homa/yagna) beneath a red, yellow and blue canopy umbrella. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a white-and-red flower garland; beside them, men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas hold trays of offerings and flowers. Behind, a crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing stand with hands folded at a white altar decorated with orange cloth, garlands and a deity murti. A white-walled building shows a sign reading Sri Anandesh.2008-12-23