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A temple shrine hall with a red-orange wall and a signboard reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple. A seated priest in orange robes and a beaded neck mala pours from a small vessel over a square abhishekam basin in front of a deity murti garlanded with red and white flowers under a gold-coloured canopy. Brass kalasha-like lamps, a lit oil lamp, flower-filled plates and a banana offering sit on a white cloth. A second man in white sits at the side, and a red sofa and a Life Bliss Program banner appear at right.

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November 06 20102010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06A photograph inside a temple-like hall during an evening ritual. A shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a white-draped platform before a fire pit, extending his right arm over the flames while an oil lamp burns nearby. Behind him is a shrine labelled Sri Anandeshwara Temple, decorated with a deity murti garlanded with flowers and framed by red and orange cloth, with brass kalasha-style stands and tall ornamental banners. Trays of fruit, flowers, betel and food offerings sit at the front, and a second man in white sits near a red-cushioned throne-like seat at right.2010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06Night ritual at a temple-style hall with a signboard reading "Sri Anandeshwara Temple". A figure in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head sits cross-legged on a mat before a fire pit, holding a flame, with a brass lamp and offerings of bananas, fruit, betel leaves and dried items on trays. Behind him a golden deity murti or image is garlanded with flower garlands and a golden crown-like ornament, flanked by brass ceremonial staffs, a kalasha-like finial and orange cloth. Two men in white dhotis sit to the left, and a man in white sits at right near a red and gold throne-style chair.2010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and beaded necklaces sits cross-legged on a carved wooden seat at the left, hands pressed in anjali. Before him is a fire pit with a flame and brass vessels. Behind is a shrine labelled Sri Anandeshwara Temple, with a golden bull mount (nandi) adorned with garlands of marigold and rose, flanking deity murtis and brass lamps. A woman in cream sari walks in the background. Brass kalasha-topped standards and a brass oil lamp stand nearby.2010-11-06A photograph inside a temple hall at night, showing a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe seated on a wooden stool, holding a lit flame over a brass lamp before a decorated deity altar. The altar, flanked by brass ceremonial standards and fringed saffron flags, is garlanded with white and red flowers and features gilded figures. A square fire pit with brass vessels and offerings sits in front. A second robed man in white sits at right near a microphone. A sign reads Sri Anandeshwara Temple, and a banner on the right advertises a free health and wellness programme. The scene depicts an evening puja with aarti.2010-11-06A photograph inside an open-sided temple hall before a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple. A figure in orange robes with a mala necklace sits on a carved wooden seat at left, extending one arm toward a golden shrine. The shrine holds a gold deity murti and a golden Nandi-like bull form, garlanded with red and white flower strands, flanked by brass lamps and golden ceremonial standards. Brass oil lamps, a lit wick lamp, flower-filled brass bowls and a kalasha-style vessel sit on the white platform in front. Striped red and white steps and a plain orange backdrop complete the scene. The figure's distinctive presentation is not clear enough to confirm identity from appearance.2010-11-06A photograph of a temple shrine labelled SRI ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE on a red-orange wall. A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace sits cross-legged on a wooden seat at left, pouring from a small vessel beside a sunken fire pit with a brass bowl. Behind, a golden bull figure (Nandi) stands before a garlanded deity murti with red and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps, lamp stands, ceremonial fans and a kalasha-style pot frame the scene, and a woman in a pale yellow sari stands near the back.2010-11-06