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Night photograph at an outdoor shrine under a corrugated metal roof, with a signboard reading "Sri Anandeshwara Temple" above. Several deity murtis are dressed in garlands of yellow, orange, pink and red flowers, set on gold-framed arches and maroon-draped platforms. In the foreground a figure in an orange-saffron robe with a bare back, long dark hair and gold armlets stands facing the shrines, holding offerings in both hands. A white stepped square base with a dark stone slab sits in the middle of the floor. Several devotees in white clothes stand at the right edge, and a banner with a framed photo hangs in the background. The scene suggests a puja or padapuja at the shrine.

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November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine under a corrugated roof with orange-washed walls, showing several deity murtis decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and set in gilded arched niches on a raised platform. The central murtis wear orange and red garments, with a stepped white base in front and banana plants behind. A signboard reads Sri Anandeshwara Temple, and a poster to the right shows printed photographs and text. No physical people are visible.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A covered stage inside a hall with a corrugated metal roof and an orange-painted back wall. Several ornate golden thrones or peethas are arranged in a row, each draped with heavy garlands of red, yellow and pink flowers. Two deity murtis are shown in the centre, one bearing a crown and orange dress, decorated with garlands. A large green-and-orange banner hangs at the top left, and a leaf-decorated arch stands behind. A sign on the wall reads Sri Anandeshwara Temple, and a framed notice board with printed text hangs at right. Banana leaves and potted plants frame the scene, and no people are visible.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29Night-time temple ritual under a corrugated metal roof, with deity murtis decorated with garlands of red, orange and yellow flowers placed on raised golden-canopied pedestals. In the foreground at right, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold necklaces, holding a lit lamp and a bell. Beside him, another man in orange robes holds a plate of flowers. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white clothing stands watching, and a small square fire pit or altar sits in the middle of the courtyard. Colourful decorative poles hang overhead.2011-11-29 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29Evening photograph inside a covered open-sided shrine hall with an orange wall and a signboard reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple. A man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, gold bangles and a beaded ceremonial necklace, and raises one hand in blessing as white flower petals fall around him. Several decorated deity murti are garlanded with red, orange and yellow flowers, with ornate gold-framed backdrops and a stone platform in the centre. A second man in an orange dhoti holds a brass tray of offerings at right, and a cameraman with a video camera films from the left edge. Hanging red and multicoloured fabric decorations hang from the roof. Probable Swamiji, distinguished by long swept-back hair, saffron ornate clothing and gold necklace, performs a blessing.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29