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A photograph of an outdoor homa or yagna ritual in front of a white temple building with the sign "Sri Anandeshwara" above its doorway. A woman in a long orange-saffron sari with a white and red flower garland stands at the centre beside a square white fire pit with a dark opening, her hands joined in prayer. Several priests in orange robes and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces stand around her, one holding a tray of offerings. A large round dark drum-like object, a red-and-white umbrella with fringe, saffron flags, and a deity murti decorated with yellow and orange flowers sit nearby. A crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing fills the steps and courtyard behind them under a clear blue sky.

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Outdoor temple ritual in front of a white building with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple. A long-haired man in orange robes with a flower garland stands at a square white fire pit, holding a silver plate of offerings over it, while an attendant in orange with a rudraksha mala stands beside him holding a plate of flowers. A large red and yellow umbrella shelters the scene. A white-clad crowd of devotees stands on steps behind, with orange flags and a white altar draped in orange holding garlands, fruit and brass vessels. Several people in white and orange hold their hands in prayer.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor temple ritual at the entrance of the Sri Anandeshwara Temple, a white building with its name on a maroon sign above the doorway. In the foreground a figure in long saffron-orange robes with long dark hair holds a tray of offerings and performs a ritual over a white-walled fire pit. A man in orange robes with a garland stands beside them. A saffron-clad attendant holds a decorated umbrella overhead. Behind, a large crowd of devotees in white garments stands on the temple steps, many with hands joined in prayer, while saffron flags fly. Decorated offering baskets with flowers and a deity murti sit on a draped white table. The ritual has the look of a homa or puja at a Brahmotsava-style celebration.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual at a white-walled temple named Sri Anandeshwara, with a large red, yellow and blue umbrella overhead. A long-haired figure in saffron robes with a white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha-style neck garland stands at a white stone fire pit (homa kund) holding a tray of yellow flowers. Around them, saffron-clad priests hold brass vessels, a ceremonial staff and oil lamps, and a large crowd of devotees in white and saffron stands on the steps behind. Flower garlands and baskets of yellow marigolds rest on a draped table at right.2008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor ritual at a white-walled building with the sign "Sri Anandeshwar" over its doorway. A central figure in long dark hair and orange robe, with a long white flower garland, holds a silver plate over a white square fire pit with a small flame, performing a homa or yagna. Orange-robed priests stand beside him, one holding a brass bell and a tray of flowers. Other white-clad devotees with folded hands watch from the steps and gathering. A red and gold canopy umbrella shades the scene, and brass offering dishes sit on the mat in front. Flower-decorated tables are set near the building.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor ritual at a ceremonial fire pit (homa/yagna) beneath a red, yellow and blue canopy umbrella. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a white-and-red flower garland; beside them, men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas hold trays of offerings and flowers. Behind, a crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing stand with hands folded at a white altar decorated with orange cloth, garlands and a deity murti. A white-walled building shows a sign reading Sri Anandesh.2008-12-23Outdoor ritual at the entrance of a white temple labelled SRI ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland stands at centre holding a brass tray of yellow flowers and offerings, while a man in white dhoti and yellow shawl on the left holds a tray and a brass vessel. Other priests in orange robes assist, and a red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella and a golden trident stand nearby. A square fire pit or homa kund with white stone edging sits in the foreground beside a brass lamp and bowls. Behind, a large crowd of devotees, many in white, watches from the steps and doorway; some hold orange flags. Garlanded flower arrangements and a deity murti sit on a white-draped table near the steps.2008-12-23