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Indoor temple scene at Sri Ananda Durga Temple under a corrugated roof, with a deity murti of Durga with multiple arms and a red-and-gold figure at centre, flanked by ornate white-and-silver arched frames holding smaller figures. Along the floor, a priest in white dhoti and shawl sits before a white-draped platform with brass lamps and a kalasha, performing a puja. A woman in a yellow sari sits at left before brass plates with flowers and offerings, and several seated devotees are behind them. At right, a person in red-and-orange clothing with a rudraksha mala sits on a red and gold throne, and a signboard with printed text hangs nearby.

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A dimly lit temple hall with a red-painted back wall and a sign reading SRI ANANDA ... TEMPLE. A large deity murti with multiple arms and an ornate white arch stands centrally, flanked by smaller painted clay figures in white halo frames. Before the murti, a priest in white dhoti and shawl sits on the floor behind a white-draped platform with brass plates, a small red offering, and oil lamps. On the right, a seated figure in an orange-red robe with gold-trimmed throne sits on a gold chair, with a framed portrait on the wall behind. A white and orange cloth covers the floor.2010-10-08A dim indoor temple hall during an evening puja. Several large deity murtis with halo-like arches stand on a central altar, decorated in white and garlanded. A white-draped platform holds brass lamps and vessels. A man in white dhoti sits at the altar performing worship. On the right, a figure in red and orange robes sits on an ornate red and gold throne while a man in white stands beside it. A woman in yellow sits to the left near brass plates. A banner with the words Sri Ananda... Temple is on the back wall. Several other seated people in white are visible in the background.2010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08Interior of a temple hall with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple above a large decorated goddess murti with multiple arms, a lion mount, and white floral arch, flanked by smaller painted figures. In front, a priest in white dhoti performs puja at a white-stepped altar with brass lamps and offerings. A row of seated devotees, several women in saree and salwar with hands joined, face the altar on an orange and white cloth. On the right, a figure in red and orange robes and a turban sits on a red throne with a younger attendant in white beside him, a possible a person candidate wearing a turban and orange clothing but appearance is uncertain. A framed poster with Kannada text hangs on the wall. Approximately eight to ten people are visible.2010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesNight photo inside a temple hall with a banner reading "SRI ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE" above a large central deity murti, a goddess with many arms holding weapons, flanked by smaller decorated murtis with white lace-like backdrops. A priest in white dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, holds a lit flame before the deity at a white stepped altar with brass lamps, flowers and plates of offerings. To the right, a man in a saffron-red robe with a shaved head sits on a red cushioned throne with gold trim, hands folded in front of him. Another person sits at left in white near the altar. The scene suggests a puja with aarti. A printed banner on the right shows a portrait and Kannada text.2010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08Photograph of a Navaratri puja at Sri Anandeshwara Temple, with a large decorated deity murti of a multi-armed goddess seated on a lion, flanked by smaller figures of Ganesha and other deities under white ornamental arches. Two priests in white dhotis with gold necklaces sit on the left performing puja, one pouring from a brass vessel beside brass plates, oil lamps and a red offering. On the right a seated figure in red and orange robes with a white turban sits on a red throne. A red banner with Kannada text and a small portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure hangs on the wall behind.2010-10-08 +1 copiesDim temple hall at night with a large white-clad altar platform in front of a goddess murti seated on a lion, framed by white floral arches and flanked by smaller deity figures. A kneeling priest in white dhoti with bare upper body and sacred thread sits at the left, hands folded in prayer, beside brass lamps and a silver tray with a red cloth and offerings. A seated figure in white and a few other people are at the left edge. A brass oil lamp stands on each side of the altar, and a gold-draped seat is at the right. A banner reads Sri Ananda temple on the back wall.2010-10-08Photograph of a puja at the Sri Anandeshwara Temple stage, with a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a lion mount at centre, flanked by smaller decorated figures and a ganesha murti at left. A white-clad priest and a seated attendant in pale clothes perform rites with brass vessels and oil lamps on the white and orange platform, while a young woman in yellow sits at left with brass plates. At right, a seated figure in saffron and red robes with a turban sits on a red throne-like chair beside an orange banner. Dim night lighting and a red-orange wall behind the stage.2010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08