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A 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.

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A 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.2007-01-01A 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.2007-01-01Outdoor temple pavilion under a corrugated metal roof with bare bulbs and orange-and-white marigold garlands strung along the top. In the centre, a large ornate throne-like seat with colourful striped garlands and a multi-coloured canopy stands above a deity murti. On the right, a golden-crowned metal murti wearing a thick white jasmine and purple garland sits on a red-and-gold cloth. Orange and red pennants hang on a silver draped backdrop. In the foreground, an attendant in white clothing photographs the scene, and a man in an orange cloth with a woven basket stands near offerings and flower-decked trays. A second man in white clothes photographs on the left. Two people are visible in orange and white attire, one in an orange robe tending the altar.2007-01-01A temple sanctum under a open tent roof, decorated with colourful striped and yellow-green arches of garlands and marigold strings. Two deity murtis sit on a white-draped platform beneath the arch, one with a golden face and crown, garlanded with white and yellow flowers. A standing man in saffron-orange robes and a white garland, with long hair, gestures toward the altar, while a second man in white dhoti and orange shawl kneels at left holding a brass pot. Brass plates with offerings and small vessels sit on the floor in front, and a printed sign reads Sri Anandeshwar with Anandeshwari.2007-01-01A covered outdoor temple hall shows a long row of deity murtis dressed in gold-coloured and blue garments, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold crowns. Behind them stand peetha-style platforms draped in red, white and green cloth, decorated with red and white striped and silver-tinsel arches. On the left, a few people in white and saffron-orange clothing stand near ritual stations with flower-decorated pots, and small white altars with banana leaves and offerings lie on the ground. Strings of yellow flower garlands hang from the roof beams.2006-12-26A temple scene under a tent-like canopy with striped fabric and colourful umbrellas overhead. Two seated deity murtis, a male and a female, sit side by side on a red and gold throne, decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and an ornate red and yellow arched backdrop. A woman with long dark hair in an orange sari and gold border, with a white garland around her neck, stands with hands folded in front of her. To the left, a man in white dhoti and orange shawl holds a brass vessel. A sign in the foreground reads Sri Anandeshwar with Anandeshwari, with a small lotus-shaped logo, and offerings and brass items sit on red-covered tables.2007-01-01A photograph of a covered outdoor hall decorated for a ritual, with rows of deity murtis (statues) dressed in saffron, gold and blue garments, adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands and set on red-draped platforms. Behind them stand arches wrapped in red, white and green fabric with tinsel edging. On the ground in front are white rectangular blocks, mats, brass plates and offerings, and a small group of people in white dhotis and white garments stands at left, one of them in orange garments with a lit oil lamp in hand, performing aarti. Strings of small lights hang overhead beneath the tin roof, with palm trees visible beyond.2006-12-26A covered outdoor hall with a corrugated roof shows a long row of deity murti set on red-draped and white-draped platforms, each wrapped in garlands of yellow and red flowers and framed by arches decorated with red, green and white tinsel. Several figures with metal crowns and ornate garments stand in the foreground. Near the platforms, small white stone blocks hold brass plates, oil lamps and offerings, and a few people in white and saffron clothing stand at the left edge, along with a brass bowl. The setting appears to be a ritual arrangement of many deities prepared for worship, with garlands and draped canopies throughout.2006-12-26A covered outdoor pavilion with a corrugated roof holds a row of decorated deity murtis on red-draped platforms, each adorned with garlands of orange and white flowers and striped red, white and green fabric canopies. Several white-clad men stand in a line on the left, some wearing saffron-orange shawls, with one figure in saffron robes standing near the centre holding a ritual object. Flat mats and white pedestals on the ground hold brass plates, flowers and offerings in front of the murtis. Strings of small lights and hanging garlands decorate the ceiling and trees beyond the open sides.2006-12-26A festive outdoor temple scene under a corrugated tin shelter decorated with marigold garlands. On the left, a man with long dark hair in an orange sannyasi-style wrap and white garland holds up a ritual lamp, appearing to perform an offering. Along the table in the foreground are fruit, brass bowls, flower-filled plates, a silver kalasha-style vessel and an oil lamp. Behind them, deity murti are dressed in red and blue robes and garlanded, set within arched canopies with green, red and white striped borders. Other white-clad figures stand in the background among palm trees.2006-12-26A photograph of a long covered pavilion lined with decorated deity murtis seated on red-draped platforms, each framed by arched backdrops wrapped in red-and-white striped and green fabric with silver tinsel. The murtis wear yellow and orange marigold garlands and colourful silk skirts in blue, orange and maroon. Small white-draped tables in the foreground hold brass plates, flowers and puja offerings. On the left, a group of people in white and saffron clothing stand at the edge of the pavilion beside a hanging garland of flowers and string lights, while a saffron-robed figure stands near a flower-decorated altar. A white tent is visible outside under trees.2006-12-26A photograph inside a canopied temple pavilion with a corrugated roof and hanging bulbs. A tall, long-haired man in an orange dhoti and shawl stands at the centre, reaching toward a shrine with a garland-draped deity murti seated on a white cloth. Two ornate deity figures sit within a richly decorated arched frame of red, green, yellow and white flower garlands with red-dotted yellow petal borders, and a small umbrella canopy is above. A kneeling man in white with an orange cloth over his shoulder holds a brass vessel near brass puja plates and lamps. A sign on the floor reads Sri Anandeshwar with Anandeshwari. A camera operator is partly visible at the left edge. Floral and orange bunting decorates the background.2007-01-01