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Devotees sit in rows on a tiered white platform with red-and-white striped edges, outside a white temple building with an open doorway at the back. Most wear white or pale clothes, with some in pink, yellow and red saris; a woman in a red shawl sits at the right. Two standing statues of deities wear orange cloth and garlands of yellow and pink flowers, one at the left and one at the right. A small shrine sign and a red-orange flag are visible at the top left. Several people sit with hands folded in prayer, and a potted plant and banana leaves frame the scene.

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A photograph of a seated crowd of devotees on a stone temple step during a Brahmotsavam celebration. Many women in white, cream, pink and yellow saris and salwar sit with hands folded in prayer or resting in laps. Two standing statues of deities are draped in orange cloth and garlanded with marigolds, one at the left and one at the right. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together near the left statue. A woman in an orange sari stands at the doorway in the background. A woman in a red shawl sits at the lower right beside a potted plant. A large crowd of devotees gathers in a courtyard before a temple entrance.2008-12-28July 23 20102010-07-23Outdoor photograph of a row of women sitting cross-legged on a mat along a white and red striped concrete platform, eyes closed or lowered, in meditation or satsang. They wear white saris and salwar kameez, with a yellow-green sari, a teal blue-and-white shawl, and a colourful patterned outfit at the right. A black stone sculpture of a standing deity murti with a trident-like form stands on a pedestal at the top right, beside a red-brick building. Two men in white sit further back on a raised platform, and a small child in orange sits at the far right edge. Green plants and a black speaker are visible.2010-07-07A photograph of a group of women seated in meditation in an outdoor courtyard before an orange-walled temple with a signboard reading Sri Aneedeshwar Mandir. Most wear white clothing and rudraksha malas, with a few in pink, teal, or red shawls. They sit cross-legged on a raised white and red platform, hands in mudra on their knees. Behind them, a statue of a deity and a potted plant stand by the temple steps, and a few men sit further back on the left near a speaker stand.2010-07-27 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a row of women seated cross-legged on mats in front of a whitewashed temple labelled in signage as Sri Anandeshwara Mandir, with red-and-white striped steps and potted plants. Several wear orange or saffron shawls, others white or yellow saris and cream clothing, one in a blue-and-orange sari. Statues of deities draped in white and orange cloth stand on the steps, and a speaker and tripod stand are visible. A blue signboard is at the right edge.2010-07-08Outdoor photo of a seated devotional gathering on red-and-white stepped platform. Many women sit with palms pressed together in prayer, dressed in white salwar kameez, white shawls and white kurtas, with a woman in turquoise and cream salwar in the front left and one in a blue sari at right. Behind them a dark stone deity murti stands on a raised plinth draped in orange cloth and rudraksha mala, against an orange wall. A black speaker sits on the steps and men in white dhotis stand at the left and top. Concrete tiled floor below, an orange bag at left.2010-12-16Outdoor photograph of a row of women and girls seated on woven mats in front of a white temple building labelled Sri Anandeshwara Temple, with red steps and a bold red sign above the doorway. Most wear white saris and salwar kameez, with some in orange, blue, yellow and pink; several hold books or small items on their laps, and one woman holds a small child while another infant sits among them. A seated man in white is visible inside the doorway near a small altar area. On the right wall, a Kannada-language banner advertises Sarva Darshan, and another panel lists Jyothi Linga Abhisheka and Maha Mangala Aarti with photographs. A statue stands at the left of the steps beside potted plants. A small white bird logo appears in the top left corner.2010-07-03 +1 copiesA photograph of women seated in a row on a mat along a low concrete platform in front of a whitewashed building labelled Sri Anandeshwara Temple. Most wear white saris or white kurta-style clothing; the central woman in the foreground wears an orange sari with a dark beaded mala and bangles, hands folded in her lap. A woman at far right in a white sari and glasses holds her hands in a meditative pose. Behind them, a figure in white stands in the temple doorway, and two dark stone deity murti with orange cloth draping stand flanking the entrance. A portrait banner hangs on the right wall, and a maroon handbag sits on the ground in front. Dirt ground and plants frame the scene.2010-06-18Outdoor photo of a seated group of women in white, cream, red and orange clothing sitting in rows on mats in front of an orange temple building with a white-and-red striped staircase. Many wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces; some have eyes closed in meditation. A deity murti stands on a pedestal near the entrance, and a sound speaker and potted plants are visible. A red-and-white banner with a portrait and Kannada text hangs above, and a blue sign reads Photography and Video Camera restrictions. Several rose petals lie on the ground. No candidate is clearly identifiable in the scene.2010-07-23Outdoor photo at the Sri Anandeshwara Temple entrance, a red-orange building with a signboard reading SRI ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE above an open doorway. A line of women sits on a raised red-and-white striped platform with eyes closed in meditation, most dressed in white with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces; a few wear orange or saffron. A black speaker stands at the platform, a white-clad attendant stands in the doorway, and a dark stone deity murti stands to the left beside potted plants. Strings of lights decorate the wall, and a blue sign reads Mobile Camera.2010-07-27March 05 20082008-03-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a row of women seated cross-legged on a raised cement platform in front of a whitewashed building with red-and-white steps, facing away from the camera toward the building. Most wear white clothing; one older woman at left wears a yellow top and another in front wears an orange shawl. A woman at the far right in teal sari and a woman in a teal-and-pink sari sit with eyes closed or lowered. A statue of a standing deity murti in orange drapery stands on a pedestal in the centre-left. A signboard reads Sri Amaleshwar Mandir in Kannada script at upper left, and a banner at right carries Kannada text. Several people in white stand or move in the background near the doorway.2010-07-10