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Outdoor 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.

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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.2008-10-08A 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 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.2008-10-08Outdoor 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 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.2008-10-08Outdoor ritual at a temple-style facade labelled "SRI ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE" with a garlanded deity murti, its face decorated with flowers and colourful cloth, set in a shrine doorway. A standing man in orange dhoti and orange shirt holds a brass vessel and lamp near the murti. Around a mat on the ground, a group of devotees in orange robes with red borders sit in rows, some with hands folded in prayer, one woman in front with long light hair. Plates of offerings, a brass lamp and incense smoke are in front. On the right, a seated figure in orange sits on a wooden ornate chair. A banner reads "Come! Be Blessed with Kalpa Darshan Every Saturday & Sunday starting on Oct" beside a painted pillar on each side.2008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08October 08 20082008-10-08