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A photograph of an outdoor puja at a shrine labelled SRI ANANDESHWARI TEMPLE. A large white-framed deity murti of Durga, with a lion at her feet, stands at the centre, flanked by two smaller female figures; her hands hold weapons and flowers. In front, several figures in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on a white cloth, with brass plates of flowers and offerings before them. A standing figure in orange robes at left holds a lit oil lamp aloft, and a young girl in a yellow top sits at the right beside brass vessels and a kalasha. Banana leaves and mango leaves frame the scene, and a small orange and white flag hangs at right. Several people are visible, with the seated devotees in the foreground.

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Outdoor puja at Sri Anandeshwari Temple beneath a banner reading Sri Anandeshwari Temple. A deity murti of a goddess with a lion mount stands within a white arched frame, flanked by decorated figures. Several saffron-robed sannyasis sit cross-legged on orange cloth in front, while a standing priest in orange holds a brass plate of offerings and a tall lamp burns in the foreground. Banana leaves and brass pots of flowers frame the scene, with marigolds and fruit on plates before the murti. Visible figures are all in orange robes; no person is clearly identifiable as the a person.2009-09-26 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor puja beneath a canopy with a banner reading Sri Anandeshwar Peetam. Four people in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on the ground facing a large painted deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, flanked by smaller figures and a lion, framed in white scalloped decoration. A standing figure in orange cloth on the left holds a brass vessel near a small fire of oil lamps. Brass plates of flowers, fruit, coconuts and kalasha-style pots sit before the shrine, with banana leaves and mango leaf strings overhead. The scene shows a homa or chandi puja in progress.2009-09-26Outdoor Chandi Homa ritual under a corrugated metal canopy and banana-leaf decorations, with a large framed image of a goddess with multiple arms and a red-faced deity figure beside her, set against a white temple wall with a maroon sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple. Three saffron-robed priests sit on a raised platform before the murti, and a fourth stands at left in orange robes holding a tray of offerings. Brass plates of flowers, fruit and grains are arranged in front, with oil lamps burning at the lower left. Seated white-clad devotees face the platform from the foreground, partly visible.2009-09-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual inside a covered courtyard beneath a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple. A standing priest in orange robes with a red border holds a lit oil lamp aloft toward a central deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, flanked by two smaller figures, seated atop a lion. Several seated devotees in orange and maroon clothing sit on mats facing the shrine, some with hands joined in prayer. Marigold garlands, brass lamps, flower arrangements and plantain leaves surround the shrine, and a brass vessel rests on the floor in front.2009-09-25A photograph inside Sri Anandeshwara Temple during a puja before a deity murti of Durga, shown with a lion mount, multiple arms holding weapons, and flanking attendant figures in a white and blue backdrop. A standing priest in orange robes with a head covering holds a lit lamp toward the murti, while about seven seated devotees in orange and white clothing sit on the floor with hands folded in prayer. Brass lamps, flower garlands, potted plants and a banana leaf surround the altar.2009-09-25A photograph of a Chandi Homa ritual held before a large painted deity murti of a goddess seated on a lion, flanked by two smaller figures, under a tall arch with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwar Temple. Several people in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on a red and white striped platform, with brass plates of flowers, fruit and offerings, a kalasha-style lamp stand and banana leaves framing the scene. A standing person in orange robes stands at the left, holding a ritual implement near the altar. Onlookers sit in the foreground with their backs to the camera, and an orange-clad figure on the right tends the offerings.2009-09-26A photograph of an evening puja at a shrine labelled Sri Anandeshwara Temple. A standing priest in saffron-orange robes with a matching head wrap and beaded necklaces holds a metal aarti plate with a flaming lamp toward a deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, flanked by two smaller figures, on a lion mount and surrounded by a white lace-like backdrop, flowers and banana leaves. Several seated devotees in orange robes with maroon borders press their palms together in prayer on the floor, while a girl in a yellow top and two other women in orange sit at the right edge. Brass bowls, flower petals and lamps lie before the shrine.2009-09-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a puja inside a temple hall with a signboard reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple. A standing priest in orange robes with a draped orange shawl holds a round silver plate and a lit lamp toward a shrine. The central deity murti is a goddess holding weapons, flanked by two smaller female figures and a lion mount, decorated with yellow marigold garlands. Seated devotees in orange clothes with maroon borders sit on mats, several with hands folded in prayer. Banana leaves frame the scene, with brass lamps and offerings on the floor.2009-09-25A photograph of a night-time puja inside an open-sided temple pavilion with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple above the shrine. Several devotees in saffron-orange robes sit on orange cloth facing a central deity murti, a white and blue framed image of a goddess with multiple arms and a lion mount, flanked by smaller figures. Strings of warm fold lights and banana leaves decorate the enclosure. A standing priest in orange holds a brass vessel with a burning flame, and brass lamps and flower-decked trays are placed before the shrine, with kumkum and flower offerings visible around the altar. The participants have their hands folded in prayer.2009-09-25Indoor temple worship scene before a shrine labelled SRI ANANDESHVARA TEMPLE, framed by strings of fairy lights and banana leaves. A standing priest in orange robes holds a ceremonial lamp toward a central deity murti decorated with garlands, flanked by two smaller figures and a white arch backdrop. Several devotees in orange and saffron clothes sit cross-legged on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer, with brass plates, kalasha vessels and oil lamps arranged in front. The scene reads as puja or aarti at a Chandi Homa event. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2009-09-25A night ritual in an open-sided shrine hung with fairy lights and banana leaves, with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple above a large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess on a lion, flanked by two smaller standing figures. A bare-headed man in orange robes stands at left holding a metal vessel over a tall flame, pouring or offering into the fire. Seated devotees in orange and red-trimmed robes sit in front of the altar with brass vessels, and women in yellow and white saris press their palms together at right in prayer.2009-09-25A photograph of a Chandi Homa ritual inside a temple structure with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple. A standing priest in orange robes and an orange head wrap holds a lit flame aloft on a decorated tray toward a deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, flanked by smaller figures, seated atop a lion and framed by a white scalloped backdrop. Several people in orange and saffron garments sit with hands pressed together in prayer on mats in front, while others in white and yellow sit to the right. Strings of fairy lights, banana leaves, brass lamps and flower-decorated offerings surround the shrine. The priest is a sannyasi-style figure in orange; no identifiable a person candidate is distinctly visible.2009-09-25