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Indoor temple ritual at the Anandeshwari Temple, Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, Hyderabad, for a Gurupurnima celebration. A hanging banner reads Gurupurnima Celebration. In the centre, a framed portrait of a figure in saffron sits on a cane chair draped with a white and orange garland, with an orange cloth at its base. A standing figure in orange robes at right raises a fan and holds a brass bell during the puja. Another person in white clothes stands at the far right. Brass lamps, a small brass vessel and offerings sit on a low yellow table, and framed photographs line the wall above striped ceremonial textiles and white pillars.

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A Gurupurnima celebration in the Anandeshwari Temple of Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, Hyderabad. A standing man in an orange-saffron robe holds a bell and a silver-topped ceremonial fan or umbrella, facing a seated figure dressed in orange, draped in garlands. The seated figure sits on a wicker chair with red cushions before a brass lamp and offering vessels on a yellow low table. White ornate pillars, striped hanging cloth and a banner reading Gurupurnima Celebration frame the hall. A small statue of a figure in dark robes stands behind the seat, and framed photographs hang on the wall.2008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In Hyderabad2008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In HyderabadIndoor temple scene at the Anandeshwari Temple in Hyderabad during a Gurupurnima celebration. A standing priest in orange robes on the right holds a brass bell and faces a seated figure. In the centre, a woman-like figure in orange dress sits on a wicker armchair decorated with white flower garlands, with an orange-clad figure beside a standing deity statue. A white banner reads Gurupurnima Celebration. Framed photographs hang on the upper right wall, and a brass lamp stands on a yellow table. Ornate white pillars and striped cloth hangings surround the scene.A photograph inside a white-pillared temple hall at the Anandeshwari Temple, Hyderabad, during a Gurupurnima celebration. A hanging banner reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam and Gurupurnima Celebration. On the left, a garlanded framed portrait labelled with a name sits on a cane chair, draped with orange and red cloth. A devotee in an orange robe on the right rings a handbell and holds a small brass vessel near a pillar. Beside him, a figure in dark robes holds a long staff near the portrait. Framed photographs hang on the upper right wall, and woven striped cloth hangs on the pillars.2008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In HyderabadA Gurupurnima celebration inside the Anandeshwari Temple in Hyderabad, shown as a photograph of the temple hall. A printed banner hanging from the top left reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, Anandeshwari Temple, Hyderabad, Gurupurnima Celebration, and features a small portrait of a woman. A seated figure in orange robes, garlanded with white and yellow flowers, sits on a cane sofa with a red cushion before a dark murti of a deity. A standing man in an orange robe holds a brass oil lamp (aarti) toward the seated figure, while a brass kalasha-style vessel, bananas and a cup sit on a yellow table in front. White stone pillars with carved panels and framed photographs line the wall, and multicoloured woven hangings frame the shrine.2008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In HyderabadPhotograph of a Gurupurnima celebration inside the Anandeshwari Temple at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, Hyderabad. A sign at top left reads Gurupurnima Celebration beneath the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam name. A standing priest in orange robes holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a brass bell or vessel in the other, facing a seated figure in an orange robe garlanded with a white and orange floral garland. Brass lamps and offering plates sit on a white cloth on the floor, and a wooden ornamental stand is in the foreground. A figure in dark clothing holds a long staff at left, and a row of seated devotees in colourful saris and clothes sits at right. Framed photographs hang on the wall above, and striped decorative hangings flank the central doorway.2008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In HyderabadA Gurupurnima celebration inside the Anandeshwari Temple at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam in Hyderabad. A devotee in orange robes stands at right, facing a white stone pillar, holding a brass kalasha or vessel. At left, a large framed portrait stands on a red-cushioned chair, garlanded with white and orange flowers and draped in an orange cloth, with a tall staff leaning beside it. Woven multicoloured hangings with bird motifs hang on the pillars, and framed photographs line the upper wall. A banner at top left reads Gurupurnima Celebration.A photograph inside a temple hall during a Gurupurnima celebration at the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam Anandeshwari Temple in Hyderabad. A standing priest in orange robes holds a lit lamp or ritual object at right, while seated devotees in white and orange sit on the floor near the pillars. At left, a cushioned chair holds a framed portrait garlanded with white flowers and an orange cloth, flanked by brass lamps and a decorated altar. A deity murti stands nearby. Colourful woven banners hang on the pillars, and a white banner reads Gurupurnima Celebration.