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A photograph of a decorated stage shrine with a central deity murti standing in a gilded arched frame on a tiered, polka-dotted base. The murti is dressed in white garlands and a dark purple garland, with a gold crown. Above it, a large arch of multicoloured flower garlands with silver-edged striped ribbons frames the shrine. Flanking the base are two pillars draped in blue cloth with gold trim. Small brass oil lamps sit at the front, and a silver curtain backs the scene. To the left, a printed portrait card shows a smiling person in orange clothing beside Telugu text. No physical people are visible.

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Photograph of a decorated temple shrine inside a plain shed with corrugated metal roof. A gold-coloured arch frames a small deity murti dressed with white and yellow garlands, set on a tiered striped pedestal with a kalasha-like base. Behind it hangs a multicoloured semicircular floral and tinsel arch with peacock-eye style ornaments, flanked by two smaller murtis garlanded in multicoloured fabric. An orange and multicoloured canopy marked Dhyanapeetam hangs above. In front, a small table holds offering items, with white sweets or prasadam arranged at the bottom edge. A partial printed banner on the left shows a portrait and Telugu text. No people are visible.2006-12-31December 30 20062006-12-30A temple shrine decorated for a kumbhabhishekam. A standing priest in an orange-saffron dhoti, bare-shouldered with long dark hair, raises his hand to adjust or offer something near a shrine. Inside a golden arched niche sits a deity murti dressed in white with a golden crown, garlanded with white and purple flower strands. The shrine is framed by a large arch of colourful striped and beaded garlands in red, purple, green, yellow and pink, with tinsel and small decorative hearts. A hanging sign at the base reads Sri Ananda Ganapati, and red flag-like banners hang at the top left. The priest's face is not visible, and no a person identity is established.2007-01-01October 03 20112011-10-03December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph of a decorated temple shrine inside a tent-like structure with a corrugated roof and draped silver curtains. A golden arched shrine holds a white-clad deity murti adorned with garlands, framed by a large multicoloured floral and striped arch with peacock-eye motifs. A small ornate canopy in red, orange and green with the word Dhyanapeetham hangs above. In front, a white brick altar or yagna pit stands with yellow flowers scattered on it. A banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron clothes beside text about Sri Ananda Surya and Chaaya and Usha, plus a Manipuraka chakra symbol. No people are visible in the scene.2007-01-01May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesMay 26 20132013-05-26October 03 20112011-10-03A flower-decorated shrine framed by marigold and jasmine garlands arranged in blue-bordered bands of yellow, white, pink and purple blossoms. Within a golden arched niche stands a deity murti dressed with a large gold necklace and layered garlands in yellow, red and white. A green cloth hangs behind it and maroon fabric drapes below. Partially visible at the lower left is a person's head and shoulder, and at the lower right a dark-haired figure. The scene is lit warmly at night.2016-01-04May 26 20132013-05-26A decorated ceremonial display with a standing figure statue in saffron/orange robes, a golden turban, mala garlands and a raised right hand, set within a large multicolored striped and green arch of woven fabric with tassels and a colorful canopy overhead. A white-and-teal ornate swan or peacock-like carved figure stands at the base beside the statue. In front, a printed banner shows a circular portrait labelled as a person in orange head covering and a 'Sahasrara chakra' graphic, with a silver ornamental vessel draped in flower garlands on a wooden platform, brass oil lamps and white stone blocks scattered with marigold petals. The statue is a depiction, not a physical person in the scene; no people are visible.2007-01-01