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A photograph of an outdoor temple setting with an orange-walled shrine labelled "SRI ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE". A white-clad priest in a white dhoti with a gold necklace stands at a white square homa/puja platform holding a lit lamp, while another priest in white and a woman in a teal sari stand nearby. In front, a long table draped in orange cloth holds many metal bowls of fruit, sweets, nuts and dried fruit, with bananas and lemons. Behind, a gilded deity murti pair is decorated with ornaments, and a red velvet seat with gold frame and a red patterned rug stand empty. Several people stand in the background.

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September 01 20112011-09-01Outdoor temple ritual at Sri Anandeshwara Temple, with a red-walled shrine behind a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and white shawl, with a gold-toned sacred thread, stands at left holding a plate. Before a white stone altar with an oil lamp and a black yantra slab, two gold-toned deity murtis of a couple stand on a tiered red-and-white platform, draped in red and purple cloth and marigold garlands. Trays of fruit, flowers, pineapple, betel leaves, steel bowls and a covered pot surround the altar. Several seated devotees in saffron, purple and white saris sit at right, with a seated figure in white at left, as the ritual takes place.2011-12-12Outdoor puja at the Sri Anandeshwara Temple entrance, with a red-washed building and a signboard reading SRI ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE above an open doorway. A priest in a white dhoti with an orange-yellow border stands at left holding a lit flame toward a pair of gilded deity murtis seated on a white platform; one wears an orange turban and garlands. Metal bowls of offerings, fruit and food are arranged on the cloth in front. A woman in a teal sari sits at left. A red-and-gold throne chair with a framed portrait stands at right, and a standing figure in white robes is partly visible near the doorway.2011-09-01A priest in white dhoti and bare upper body performs a pada-puja at the Sri Anandeshwara Temple, extending a silver plate toward a pair of deity murti seated on a raised platform. The murti are decorated with garlands, one in red sari-like drapery and one in purple. In front are a fire lamp, a brass pot, many small steel bowls, and trays heaped with flowers, fruit, pineapples and food offerings. Several women in saris sit on the steps behind, and a red-and-white banner with garlands hangs on the temple wall.2011-12-12September 01 20112011-09-01December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoors under a corrugated shade roof, a bald man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth over his shoulder and a gold-coloured chain around his neck pours liquid from a metal vessel over a white-tiled homa fire pit, where flames rise. Behind him stand two bronze-coloured deity murti of a couple, one wearing a white garland and the other a purple sari, decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, above a flower-decorated stone platform. Steel bowls, fruit, sweets, flower garlands and a covered pot sit in front. Several seated and standing people in white and pink clothing watch in the background beside a red-and-white wall. A sign on the wall reads Sri Anandeshwari.2011-12-12December 26 20102010-12-26Outdoor temple ritual in front of a red-painted building with a signboard reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple. A priest in white dhoti with a saffron-edged cloth stands at left holding a lit oil lamp toward a pair of metal deity murtis with orange crowns and garlands on a white-and-red stepped platform. A woman in a teal sari sits cross-legged at left. Dozens of metal bowls of food and fruit fill the floor in front of a white homa/abhishekam area, with a red velvet chair at right. Framed photographs hang on the wall and a small black stone figure stands near the entrance.2011-09-01Outdoor homa ceremony at a temple courtyard. A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti sits behind a white stone fire pit with a bright flame, hands pressed together in prayer. Behind him sit several men in white and light clothing playing instruments and chanting, with a man in white standing nearby. Along the front, many steel bowls and trays hold red, yellow and pink flowers, fruits including pineapple, coconuts, betel leaves with red flower garnishes, green leaves and grains as offerings. On the right, two large painted deity statues with gold jewellery and red and purple garments stand beside a decorated altar draped with a red cloth and garlands. A signboard reads Sri Anandeshwar Mandir and the building is orange and white.2011-12-12Outdoor ritual scene in front of a red-painted building with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple. A young male priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim and a beaded necklace stands at left, holding a ritual implement and vessel beside a smoking fire pit with offerings. Steel bowls of food, a plate of fruit, and flower garlands sit on a white cloth table. Behind, a deity murti with garland is visible in the doorway, and several seated devotees watch from the steps. At right, a red armchair and a banner with a portrait of a smiling figure in saffron turban and the caption Nanditha a person are visible. Festive triangular bunting hangs from the roof.2010-12-26December 12 20112011-12-12