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A 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.

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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.2010-07-21A 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.2010-07-21Photograph 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.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21Photograph 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.2010-07-21A 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.2010-07-21Photo 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.2010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21July 21 20102010-07-21A priest in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe stands with his back to the camera, reaching up to touch the shoulder of a large golden deity murti in a red-curtained shrine arch. The golden male deity wears a red and orange turban, a yellow garment and heavy jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident. The female deity beside him wears a purple and green sari, layered gold necklaces, and a crown, with a garland of red and yellow flowers draped across both figures. Below, a white-clad figure seated in front of the statues is decorated with a gold-bordered cloth and flower garlands. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a small brass vessel and a potted plant sit at the bottom right.2010-07-21Photograph of a temple ritual before a shrine with gilded deity murtis of a four-armed male deity holding a trident and kalasha and a female deity in a magenta sari with gold jewellery, both draped with red and yellow marigold garlands. A person in an orange robe with hair tied back stands with their back to the camera, reaching toward the deities as part of worship. In the foreground, a white-draped figure sits beside a golden peetha/throne holding a brass oil lamp and a small plant offering, with a green-leafed vessel nearby. Gold ornate arch and red curtains frame the shrine.2010-07-21Photograph inside a stone temple shrine showing a large deity murti group on a raised platform. Two standing figures with red turbans and gold ornaments stand atop a seated figure with a golden face and a red-and-white garland, framed by a golden arch and green drape. A seated priest in saffron-orange cloth with bare shoulder and sacred markings sits at the left, hands together. A standing figure in orange robes stands in a side niche at right beside a brass oil lamp. Garlands of red flowers adorn the murtis, and brass vessels and offerings sit on the platform.2013-03-17