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A temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holding a deity murti of a seated Shiva-Parvati pair adorned with flower garlands in yellow, red and purple, with a trident visible at left. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine. In front stands an empty orange upholstered armchair with a red patterned cushion and matching orange footstool, arranged on an orange cloth. At right, a standing person in orange robes bends forward in reverence toward the shrine. Apples sit on a white pedestal at left.

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July 19 20102010-07-19A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti-style wrap, stands barefoot with hands folded, facing a shrine within a stone temple pavilion. The shrine holds a gilded arched frame enclosing a deity murti of a figure in blue and purple garments, wearing a red-orange crown and garlanded with red and yellow flower strands, flanked by a second figure. In front is a golden kalasha-like ornament and brass oil lamps. To the right stands a bright orange upholstered armchair with a red patterned cushion and a matching orange footstool, set on an orange cloth. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-03 +1 copiesJuly 07 20102010-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with grey stone pillars and carved stone niches, framed by orange curtains. Within the shrine, a deity murti of a seated figure with a large crown and garlands of marigolds and red flowers sits beneath a gilded arch, flanked by brass oil lamps. In the foreground, a large orange-upholstered chair with a red cushion stands empty before the altar, with a pair of wooden sandals placed on a small orange footstool. A person in saffron-orange robes bows deeply toward the chair and shrine, their head lowered. A small wooden stand holding fruit sits to the left of the chair. Purple and orange mats cover the floor.2010-07-15July 19 20102010-07-19July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of an open-sided shrine with grey stone pillars and carved panels. At the centre is a deity murti pair seated on a golden throne-like base with a golden shrine structure, adorned with red, yellow and orange flower garlands. Golden lamp stands flank the shrine. In the foreground an orange-cushioned chair with a red patterned cushion sits empty. To the right a single person in orange robes stands bowing with head lowered toward the shrine. Orange cloth hangs at the sides and greenery shows behind the fence.2010-07-07July 07 20102010-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes bends forward at the waist, hands on the edge of an empty orange-upholstered armchair with a red patterned cushion, facing a shrine. Behind the chair, a large deity murti decorated with a multicoloured garland and gold ornaments sits on a white-draped platform, flanked by brass lamps and a small blue deity figure. A brass vessel and a small tray of fruit sit on an orange-draped side table, and a low orange footstool with a patterned cloth sits before the chair. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-07-07A figure in orange robes bows low beside an orange-upholstered chair placed before a stone shrine with carved pillars and orange curtains. Inside the shrine, a deity murti with a trident and a consort are adorned with marigold garlands, flanked by brass lamps and a decorated kalasha. An orange cloth-covered table holds fruit, and a small cushion and footstool sit on an orange-and-purple striped mat. The bowing figure is the only physical person, and the scene reads as a temple sanctum with a seat set for honour.2010-07-07A photograph inside a stone temple shrine at Bidadi. Behind an empty orange-upholstered chair with a red patterned cushion and an orange footstool stands a golden arched niche holding a deity murti with trident and a seated figure with a red-and-gold headdress, garlanded with yellow, red and purple flower strands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine. A standing person on the right wears sleeveless orange robes and has long dark wavy hair, facing the shrine barefoot. Apples rest on a white pedestal at left.2010-07-15