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Outdoor temple procession scene under a canopy of orange and red fabric with yellow fringe and a striped tent frame. A figure in orange robes with a long-flowing headdress and decorated attire sits centrally on a red-and-white platform, flanked by people in white dhotis and saris and orange garments. Drummers in white on the left play a large drum, and a yellow-and-orange palanquin-style umbrella stands nearby. Behind them a temple entrance shows a dark deity murti on a pedestal. A signboard reads Sri Anandeshwara Temple, with a painted board of Kannada text on the right. Several dozen people in white and orange gather around in a sandy courtyard.

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Outdoor temple celebration under a red and orange canopy decorated with orange and green hanging ornaments. Sign reads Sri Anandeshwara Temple and a sign on the left says Sri Anandeshwara Mandir. Several people in orange saffron robes sit on a raised red-and-white platform, one in a prominent orange robe with a crown-like headpiece and a trident-like staff nearby. Around them, many men and women in white dhotis, white sarees and orange shawls stand in rows; drummers play a large drum at left and a person holds a long horn-like instrument. A paper notice board on the right and a loudspeaker are visible, with a dusty ground beneath the canopy.2008-12-24Outdoor temple celebration under a large red canopy with orange and green scalloped drapery and hanging orange fringes. Central area has a red-and-white raised platform with a seated figure in orange robes, flanked by people in orange and white. A crowd in white ritual clothes, some in orange, stands around the enclosure on sandy ground, with red and white stone markers in front. Behind them stands a white building with a sign and a framed photograph beside it, and a large display board with printed text and a portrait is on the right. Ceremonial staffs and fans are visible.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A large group of devotees gathers under a tented pavilion with red and gold canopy fringes at an outdoor ceremony. In the centre, several figures in saffron orange robes and garlands sit on a red and white striped platform, with one seated figure holding a long object to the mouth. Women in white saris with orange shawls stand at left and right holding round decorative fans and small umbrellas. Men and boys in white kurtas and dhotis stand behind. Ornate kalasha-style finials, a decorated ceremonial staff and ceremonial umbrellas are visible. Signboards read Sri Anandeshwara Temple above the pavilion, and a dark-haired central figure in orange sits on the platform among the devotees.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24Outdoor ceremony under a canopy of orange and multicoloured draped cloth, with a yellow-and-red umbrella and hanging orange fans with blue emblems. A man in a saffron-orange garment and orange headwear sits centrally on a red-and-white striped platform, surrounded by seated children and young people in white and orange clothing. Women in white saris and orange robes stand around the platform, some holding round orange-and-blue emblem fans. Behind them, a crowd gathers near a shrine entrance with a banner reading Sri Anandeshwari, and a dark stone deity murti stands at right adorned with a yellow-orange garland. Floral garlands hang across the entrance.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24Outdoor 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.2008-12-24Outdoor festival scene under an orange, red and green canopy strung with orange fabric and hanging ornamental lanterns. A man with long hair, wearing an orange robe, orange head wrap and a white flower garland, sits centred on a red-and-white striped platform beneath a multicoloured parasol, flanked by children in white. Around him devotees in white and orange saffron dresses and white kurtas stand and sit, many wearing orange shawls and beaded necklaces, some holding round orange fans with a blue emblem. A temple entrance behind bears the sign Sri Nandeshwar Temple. Dirt ground and a few spectators in the background.2008-12-24