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A shaved-headed priest in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl sits cross-legged before a deity murti in a temple, hands joined in namaskar and eyes closed in prayer. Behind him, a large goddess murti with multiple arms, a golden crown, red and gold garments and marigold garlands stands flanked by two smaller deity figures, one with a lion at the base. Brass oil lamps, silver puja vessels, bowls of fruit and sweets, flower-decorated kalasha-style pots and a brass bell sit on the altar in front. A sign above reads Sri Anandeshwara Temple. The priest appears to be in a puja or aarti setting.

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September 28 20112011-09-28Night photograph of a Navaratri puja at a temple with a large white-framed clay murti of goddess Durga with multiple arms holding weapons, riding a lion, flanked by smaller murtis including Ganesha in pink on the left and other goddess figures on each side. In the foreground a seated priest in white dhoti with white body markings and gold chain performs worship with hands folded in prayer. Before the murti is a square homa/fire pit with a lit flame, brass lamps with flower garlands, and brass vessels and plates of offerings on a white cloth. A banner on the wall reads Sri Ananda... Temple, and a framed portrait with Kannada text hangs on the right side.2010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesOctober 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine where a priest in white dhoti and shawl, with white sacred ash markings on his arms and chest, sits before a fire pit and gestures over it with his hand. A shaved-headed assistant in white garments sits to the left, wearing a gold necklace. Behind them stands a large decorated deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a lion mount, flanked by smaller murtis of other deities, including an elephant-headed figure at left, all framed by white lace-like arches. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha and vessels with marigold flowers are arranged on the white-draped altar. A signboard above reads Sri Anandeshwar Temple. This appears to be a puja or homa at a Durga-style shrine.2010-10-08A photograph inside a temple hall with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple above a large white-and-red murti of a multi-armed goddess, adorned with yellow marigold garlands and a white halo, standing beside a lion and smaller figures. In front, a square white pedestal holds a silver bowl and a dark fire pit with marigold-decorated lamps. On the right, a man in orange robes with folded hands and a rudraksha mala stands in prayer, a person, beside a red chair and a poster showing photographs. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides.2011-09-28Dim temple hall at night with a large white-clad altar platform in front of a goddess murti seated on a lion, framed by white floral arches and flanked by smaller deity figures. A kneeling priest in white dhoti with bare upper body and sacred thread sits at the left, hands folded in prayer, beside brass lamps and a silver tray with a red cloth and offerings. A seated figure in white and a few other people are at the left edge. A brass oil lamp stands on each side of the altar, and a gold-draped seat is at the right. A banner reads Sri Ananda temple on the back wall.2010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08October 06 20112011-10-06Night photograph of a temple shrine labelled SRI ANA... TEMPLE on an orange wall. A large decorated deity murti of Durga rides a lion and has many arms holding weapons, flanked by smaller murtis of Ganesha and other deities with silver-white halos. Two priests in white dhotis and saffron-shawled garments with gold chains perform puja at a brass lamp stand and offering vessels on a white platform, while a woman in a light sari watches at the left edge. A printed portrait on the right wall shows a smiling man in an orange turban with Kannada text. Marigold garlands and flower petals decorate the altar.2010-10-09October 08 20102010-10-08October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copies