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Outdoor temple ritual on an orange cloth spread in front of a whitewashed building with a sign reading TEMPLE and a board reading Sri Anandeshwara Devasthana. Several devotees in orange robes sit cross-legged around a low platform holding brass bowls, oil lamps, banana leaves with food, flower offerings and flatbreads. A tall figure in orange and rudraksha malas stands at right beside an empty red and gold carved throne. A decorated deity murti garlanded with flowers stands at left, and a woman in white with an orange shawl stands at far left. Palm trees and parked vehicles are behind.

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Outdoor ritual scene in front of a white building with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Devasthana and a temple sign at the left edge. A decorated deity murti at left is garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. Several devotees in orange saffron robes sit on an orange cloth over a striped red and white platform, with brass bowls, plates of food, banana leaves, a silver vessel and red and yellow cloth bundles in front. A woman in a white top and jeans sits with her palms pressed together among them. Behind, a carved wooden throne with red cushions stands empty. On the right, a man with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a saffron robe walks barefoot along the path. Palm trees and parked vehicles fill the background. Printed posters on the wall show a Navaratri-style design.2008-10-08Outdoor temple scene in front of a white wall with signs. A large decorated deity murti on the left is adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and multicoloured flowers and gold ornaments, with a tall decorated pillar beside it. In the foreground, a group of devotees in orange and saffron robes sits on an orange cloth on a striped platform, with brass lamps, bowls, plates of food, a kalasha-like brass vessel and bundles wrapped in yellow cloth. Among them, a woman in orange sits cross-legged and several others in orange with rudraksha malas perform puja. On the right, a figure with long dark hair in an orange robe and beads sits on an ornately carved wooden chair with red upholstery, watching the rite. Behind the wall, banners and signs advertise darshan and a temple, and a pair of palm trees and flags stand in the background. Several people are visible, roughly six to twenty.2008-10-08Outdoor photo of a devotional ceremony in front of a white building with a signboard reading Shivara Temple, a second sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Devasthana, and a palm-tree backdrop. A large deity murti decorated with a garland of flowers stands at left. Several devotees in saffron-orange robes sit on an orange cloth on a striped platform, with brass bowls of food, flower petals, plates of puris and offerings before them. On the right, a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a beaded necklace, sits on an ornately carved wooden chair with a red cushion. Behind the devotees, a woman in orange with folded hands stands near a devotional display. Banners on the wall show Kalpataru Darshan and Shakti themed posters.2008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08A photograph of an outdoor stage in front of a white-walled building marked as Sri Anandeshwara Temple. Several devotees in orange robes sit cross-legged on an orange cloth before a richly decorated deity murti of a goddess, adorned with colourful garlands and flowers. Trays of offerings in front of them hold fruits, flatbreads, sweets and betel-leaf items, with brass bowls nearby. A carved wooden seat with a red cushion stands at right, where an orange-robed person sits, and a woman in white stands near the temple entrance. Banners reading Kalpataru Darshan hang on either side, with Every Saturday and Sunday printed on one panel.2008-10-08Outdoor temple scene in front of a white building with a signboard reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple. A large deity murti decorated with yellow, orange and pink flower garlands stands at left beside a small fire pit or water tank with oil lamps and marigold petals. Several people in saffron and orange robes sit on the ground in a seated group, some with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in orange sits near the front. On the right, a standing figure in long orange robes with long dark hair and a garland stands barefoot beside an ornate wooden chair draped with red cushions. Several people in white clothing stand in the background near banners and posters. Palm trees and a parked car are visible at right.2008-10-08Outdoor ritual gathering under coconut palms beside a low wall and parked cars. A large decorated deity murti in blue drapery with garlands of yellow and red flowers stands at left. Seated devotees in saffron and orange robes sit on orange cloth around brass and silver vessels, bowls, a lamp stand and an offering tray, with a small smoke-producing incense or fire setup in front. A figure in orange sits on a raised decorated chair at the back centre, with another orange-clad devotee nearby. Several people in orange clothing participate, and a few more stand at the right edge.2008-10-08Outdoor homa or yagna ceremony under coconut palms, with white smoke rising from a fire pit at left centre. Many people in saffron-orange robes sit on orange cloths and mats, several with hands folded in prayer. A seated man in the centre wears a saffron shawl, rudraksha mala and a beard, with palms pressed together. Women in orange and white saris sit at right. An empty orange-cushioned seat stands behind, and a kalasha, brass lamps, flower garlands, marigold offerings, plates of sweets and betel leaves are arranged on a white cloth in front. A sign and white building appear at left.2008-10-08Outdoor ritual under a red and orange canopy with fringed trim and palm trees behind. Several people in saffron and orange robes and white garments sit on a mat and red-striped cloth. Brass plates hold flowers, rice, coconut and dried items. In the foreground a white-clad devotee sits with back to the camera facing a seated priest in orange. Behind them is a signboard for the Sri Anandeshwara Temple and garlands of marigolds. A small umbrella and a tripod-mounted camera are visible. Photo of a ceremonial temple event.2008-12-24Outdoor homa or yagna performed under palm trees on a paved ground. Smoke rises from a fire pit set on a white-draped table with brass vessels, a kalasha pot, flower-decorated offerings and marigold and rose petal plates. Several robed men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl sit cross-legged on mats in front, one with his hands folded in prayer and a beard, others seated with backs to the camera. Women in orange sarees sit in rows on the right with hands joined. A large floral garland hangs on a stand at left and an orange cushioned seat sits behind the fire. A white van and cars are parked in the background behind a wall and flags.2008-10-08Outdoor photograph of a Navaratri-day homa or yagna on a raised platform with red and white painted stripes and an orange cloth covering. A square fire pit sits at the centre, surrounded by orange-robed sannyasis seated cross-legged. A bearded man with a long beard and orange robe sits near the centre, and a shaved-headed man in orange sits to the right of the fire, facing it. A young woman in orange sits at the far left beside a seated figure draped in an orange shawl. Brass plates of offerings, bowls, a kalasha and flower garlands are arranged on the platform. Behind them, a photographer with a camera stands by, and a row of children in white and yellow shirts sits along the right edge. Palm trees, a stone boundary wall and small flags fill the background.2008-10-08Outdoor temple scene in front of a white building with a signboard reading Eshwara Temple and a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Devasthana. At left stands a decorated deity murti draped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers, with a crown and a red and blue costume. In the foreground, devotees in orange robes sit on the ground around a dark rectangular pit with a metal ritual vessel and flower offerings. On the right, a figure in an orange robe with long dark hair sits on a carved wooden throne with red cushions. Several people in white and orange clothing stand near the banners, including a poster reading Kalpataru Darshan and another reading Shakti. Palm trees are visible at the right edge.2008-10-08