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Night photograph of an outdoor ritual at the Sri Anandeshwara Temple, its facade strung with white fairy lights. A standing priest in orange robes tends a bright oil lamp or fire on a small platform, while a seated figure in orange sits on a raised orange-draped seat nearby. Many devotees sit on mats and blue plastic chairs, mostly in white and orange clothing, with some men in white kurtas and women in saffron and white saris. A signboard reads Sri Anandeshwara Temple and a red banner reads Kalpataru Darshan.

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October 07 20082008-10-07October 07 20082008-10-07October 07 20082008-10-07October 07 20082008-10-07Evening outdoor ceremony at Sri Ananda Temple, with white fairy lights strung along the roofline and a garlanded central shrine. A framed portrait of a smiling saffron-robed figure with an orange turban sits on a decorated stand in front, and a picture is shown on the right banner panel. A robed priest in orange sits on a raised platform beside the lit shrine, while about two dozen devotees in white clothes, some in pink or orange saris, sit cross-legged on the ground holding offering trays with oil lamps and flowers. Flames burn in small red lamps in the foreground. Flanking the stage are deity murtis, and an ornate golden throne with red cushions stands at the right.2009-12-30Evening outdoor ceremony in front of a white temple decorated with strings of warm lights; the facade sign reads Sri Anandeshwara Temple. Several robed priests in orange and saffron stand on a raised red-and-white platform before the entrance, some holding ritual items, with a Kalpataru Darshan banner nearby. A large seated crowd in white, yellow, pink and red saris and kurtas sits on the ground facing the temple, including many women with long braided hair. Palm trees and illuminated banners frame the scene.2008-10-09Night photo of an evening puja at the Sri Anandeshwara Temple, a white building strung with fairy lights. A man in orange robes stands at left holding a lit aarti lamp toward the shrine. Several seated devotees in orange and saffron clothing, some with garlands, sit on a striped red-and-white stage with brass plates of offerings before them. A seated figure at right in orange clothes presses palms together in prayer. Inside the shrine stands a deity murti decorated with garlands, and a framed portrait with flowers sits on the stage. A banner reads Kalpataru Darshan, every Saturday and Sunday, with a photo of a robed figure. Audience members in the foreground face the stage.2008-10-07October 07 20082008-10-07Evening outdoor puja at the Sri Anandeshwara Temple, a white building strung with lights. A raised platform in front holds several priests in orange-saffron robes, one standing tall and holding a lit lamp while others sit with offerings. A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground facing the platform, many women in white, yellow, pink and orange saris, with children and older adults. Smoke rises from the temple roof area and a few devotees wear white. Painted signs read Sri Anandeshwara Temple above the entrance and Kannada signboards flank the facade.2008-10-09October 07 20082008-10-07Night photograph of an outdoor ceremony in front of a white-walled temple labelled in a sign as Sri Anandeshwara Temple, strung with warm fairy lights. A framed portrait with garlands sits on a low platform at left, showing a robed figure. On a raised red-and-white stage, a woman in orange robes sits with hands folded in prayer, while a priest in orange sits to the left before ritual offerings on brass plates. Several seated devotees in orange and white clothing sit in rows, some with palms joined, and a standing attendant in orange tends the setup. Banners on the right and centre show a Kalpataru Darshan notice and a colourful Shaktim poster. Dark sky above.2008-10-07Night-time outdoor ritual at a red-and-orange temple building labelled "Sri Anandeshwara Temple". On a raised orange stage, priests in white dhotis and white shirts perform worship before a deity murti seated on a red throne with marigold garlands and a flower-decorated canopy. Brass lamps and offering plates are set around the stage. Several priests raise arms and hold ritual objects. Seated devotees in white clothes fill the courtyard in the foreground, with some in saffron and yellow shawls, and blue plastic chairs at the edge. A framed portrait stands on a red stand to one side. Hindi-style signage and a small banner are visible on the building.2010-09-05