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Outdoor temple celebration under a corrugated metal roof decorated with colourful cloth tassels and a hanging garland. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, stands on a raised platform raising his hand in blessing while a priest in white holds up a figure of a deity. Several men in white dhotis with yellow shawls stand around, one with a white cloth wrap. A golden throne-like seat with carved legs sits in front, and a woman in a red and white sari stands near a white-canopied shrine. Brick steps and palm trees frame the scene, with some participants marked with colored powder.

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Outdoor temple procession on a dirt courtyard under trees. A large multicoloured umbrella with tasselled fringe and bird motifs shades the scene at left. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron garment and a white-clad priest hold up a ceremonial fan or chamara near a gold-framed arch with a garlanded deity murti. Attendants in white dhotis and saffron cloth stand nearby, holding a red and gold flag. Women in cream and white saris with gold borders watch at right. A striped red-and-white platform and potted plants frame the courtyard, with footwear removed on the ground.2011-12-21Outdoor procession under a corrugated metal canopy strung with orange and red pennant flags and tall decorated poles. At center, a man in a white dhoti and white upper cloth stands on a wooden cart holding a white chamara fan over a golden deity murti garlanded with flowers beneath a colourful striped canopy. Nearby, a man in a white dhoti holds a large orange umbrella, while several people in saffron and orange robes walk alongside, and men in white dhotis with yellow shawls pull or guide the cart. Women in white and yellow saris stand to the right. A silver SUV is parked behind the group, and palm trees rise in the background.2010-11-11A photograph of a temple procession under a corrugated metal roof with a palm-lined courtyard. A deity murti garlanded with orange and yellow flowers is carried forward by bare-chested men in white dhotis and red-and-orange sashes. Several umbrellas in red, orange and blue, one with a bright blue canopy, shade the procession. On the right, a golden palanquin with a fringed red and green canopy stands beside people in white and orange. In the foreground, a man in an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala and a bare-chested older man in a white dhoti walk among the crowd, and a young child in pink stands at left. Many people are visible, most in white, red or orange clothing.2017-01-11January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23December 30 20062006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesOutdoor ceremony under a large canopy hung with orange, red and green fabric festoons, at an ashram-style courtyard. A central figure in orange robes sits on a red and white raised platform, surrounded by seated white-clad children and adults. Devotees in orange and white stand in rows on both sides, some holding small drums and hand-held items, while others press palms together. A sign reads 'SRI ANANDESHWARA' and a deity murti garlanded with orange flowers stands near the far wall. A man in white shirt and trousers stands at the right edge. Several dozen people are visible.2008-12-24December 23 20082008-12-23A photograph inside a white-tented hall during a devotional gathering. In the foreground, a man in white with an orange shawl and two people in white clothes stand with their backs to the camera, facing a golden ornate seat decorated with flower garlands and a golden canopy. On the left, a young man in an orange robe with a gold necklace holds a ritual item and faces the seat. Behind them, several people in white and orange clothing stand close together, and a woman in a white sari with an orange border is visible on the right. Ceiling fans and white drapes frame the hall.2009-07-07Outdoor temple procession at a stone-pillared shrine with carved granite columns and a white-and-gold draped deity murti on the left, garlanded with marigolds. A man in orange robes and a long mala garland walks at centre, carrying a tray, followed by devotees in white clothes and orange shawls under decorative parasols in orange, red and white. Several people in white dhotis and saris crowd the path; a red-draped seat and a small fire-free offering table sit to the left. Tin roofing, bunting and palm trees frame the setting.2006-12-29