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Night photograph of a Navaratri puja at a temple with a large white-framed clay murti of goddess Durga with multiple arms holding weapons, riding a lion, flanked by smaller murtis including Ganesha in pink on the left and other goddess figures on each side. In the foreground a seated priest in white dhoti with white body markings and gold chain performs worship with hands folded in prayer. Before the murti is a square homa/fire pit with a lit flame, brass lamps with flower garlands, and brass vessels and plates of offerings on a white cloth. A banner on the wall reads Sri Ananda... Temple, and a framed portrait with Kannada text hangs on the right side.

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A photograph of a temple shrine where a priest in white dhoti and shawl, with white sacred ash markings on his arms and chest, sits before a fire pit and gestures over it with his hand. A shaved-headed assistant in white garments sits to the left, wearing a gold necklace. Behind them stands a large decorated deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a lion mount, flanked by smaller murtis of other deities, including an elephant-headed figure at left, all framed by white lace-like arches. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha and vessels with marigold flowers are arranged on the white-draped altar. A signboard above reads Sri Anandeshwar Temple. This appears to be a puja or homa at a Durga-style shrine.2010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesOctober 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 copiesNight photograph of a temple shrine labelled SRI ANA... TEMPLE on an orange wall. A large decorated deity murti of Durga rides a lion and has many arms holding weapons, flanked by smaller murtis of Ganesha and other deities with silver-white halos. Two priests in white dhotis and saffron-shawled garments with gold chains perform puja at a brass lamp stand and offering vessels on a white platform, while a woman in a light sari watches at the left edge. A printed portrait on the right wall shows a smiling man in an orange turban with Kannada text. Marigold garlands and flower petals decorate the altar.2010-10-09Dim 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.2010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesA night-time photograph of a Durga puja pandal set up in front of a red-painted building bearing a sign reading "SRI ANANDA ... TEMPLE". At the centre, a multi-armed goddess Durga murti in red and gold sari with a white lace halo rides a lion and holds weapons, flanked by statues of Ganesha in pink with orange garland, a dark-complexioned demon figure, and female deity statues in lace-backed niches with garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the white-draped platform in front of the murtis, with marigold garlands, a kalasha-like offering and scattered flower petals. A seated woman in yellow is partly visible at the far right edge. No identifiable a person appears.2010-10-08Night 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 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copies