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Photo of a temple shrine with golden arched frame and red drape, housing a large deity murti of a male figure with trident and orange turban beside a female figure in a magenta and green sari, adorned with yellow and red garlands. A man in orange robes, shaved-free dark hair, kneels at the lower left, pouring from or offering with a brass plate of flowers toward a small seated figure in front of the murti. To the right, a golden palanquin-like pedestal holds another murti draped in white and red flower garlands, with brass offerings and fruit on the stone platform. Gilded oil lamps flank the shrine.

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A temple shrine with a gold-framed arch and red curtain holds two large deity murtis, a male figure in an orange turban with a trident and a female figure in a magenta sari, both garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A seated man in an orange robe sits at the lower left, tending offerings on plates of flowers and fruit. To the right, a gold palanquin-like altar is decorated with garlands.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21A temple shrine photograph showing a large golden-arched niche with a red curtain backdrop, housing two deity murtis: a male figure with a red-orange turban and trident-bearing arms, and a female figure in a magenta and green sari, both draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. A priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at left, touching or offering a silver plate to the central deity, with a second seated figure in orange cloth nearby. Brass oil lamps flank the arch, and a nandi-like figure with flower garlands sits on a golden platform at right. Marigold petals and offerings are arranged on the stone ledge in front.2010-07-21A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arch framing two large deity murtis, one male with a red and gold crown and raised hand holding a trident-like emblem, and one female in a magenta and green sari with a dark crown, set before a red curtain. A man in saffron-orange robes, seated at left, is performing abhishekam, holding a shallow metal vessel over a smaller figure and garlanded with yellow and red flower malas. Gilded lamp stands flank the arch and an ornate golden stand holds flower-covered offerings at right. The carved stone pillars and ceiling of the shrine surround the scene.2010-07-21A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a seated priest in an orange saffron robe performing abhishekam, pouring or offering to a central murti. Two large deity statues stand behind, a male figure in yellow with an orange turban and crown holding a trident and drum, and a female figure in a magenta sari with a black-and-white crown. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the figures, with gilded arch framing and brass lamps flanking the shrine. A small seated murti sits in front, with fruits, flowers and offering plates on the stone platform. The priest's face is not visible enough to confirm identity.2010-07-21A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold-framed arched niche and a red cloth backdrop, housing two large deity murtis: a male figure in an orange-red turban and yellow dhoti holding a trident and drum-like object, and a female figure in a magenta and green sari with a dark crown. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the statues. In front, a figure in an orange robe sits at the base holding a plate of flowers and offerings, while a smaller white-clad figure sits nearby. Offerings of fruit and flowers are placed on a stone ledge, and a smaller deity murti sits to the right, also garlanded. The scene suggests abhishekam or puja at the shrine.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21Photograph of a temple shrine with gold-framed arch and two large deity murtis, one male with a crown and trident and one female in a magenta sari with a tall crown, adorned with gold jewellery and marigold garlands. In front stands a man in orange robes with a bare shoulder and white marks on his arm, holding a flame lamp toward the deities while a small white statue of a seated saint in orange robes and turban rests on the central platform. Brass oil lamps, flower-petal plates, fruits and a gold-edged offering stand are arranged around the base. Ritual abhishekam-style worship or aarti at the shrine.2010-07-21Photograph inside a stone temple shrine at Bidadi, showing a golden-arched niche with a red curtain behind a pair of deity murtis: a male deity with a red-and-orange turban holding a trident and a drum, and a female deity in a magenta and gold sari. Both murtis are draped in marigold and red garlands. In front, a seated figure wrapped in white and orange is being anointed and offered flowers by a standing priest in saffron robes, who holds a brass plate of yellow flowers and gestures toward the murti. Two other priests in saffron sit to the left, and a large flower-decorated altar stands to the right with fruit offerings on a tray below. Most visible people are priests in saffron; the scene reflects an abhishekam ceremony with garlands and offerings.2010-07-21Photograph of a temple abhishekam at a shrine with a golden arched niche and a red curtain behind. Two large deity murtis stand in the niche: a male figure with a red-orange turban and crown holding a trident, and a female figure in a pink and green sari with a dark crown. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape the murtis, and a seated smaller figure in the centre is adorned with a green and red garland. A standing priest in orange robes, left of centre, reaches toward the central figure, while a second priest in orange sits at the left edge and a person in white stands at the lower left. Brass lamps and a brass plate of flowers sit on the platform, and petals scatter in the air.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21