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A photograph of an ornately decorated shrine with a golden arch framing a deity murti pair, a male figure with a trident and a female figure in red and gold, adorned with multi-strand jewelled necklaces and crowns. Garlands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, white and purple drape the figures, and a kalasha pot sits at the centre with floral garlands. A small seated figure in a red and white garment sits in front of the altar, with brass lamps, flower arrangements and palm fronds around the shrine. The scene is a temple ritual setting.

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December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a decorated deity shrine at a temple, with a gold arched frame behind an ornate murti of a seated deity pair. The main figure wears a gold crown, a large beaded necklace, and holds a trident; the consort beside him wears red and gold garments and jewelry. Below them sits a small figure in red garments with a red cap and a white shawl. Thick garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers hang around the murtis, with a golden kalasha-like pot and a lamp in front. Potted flower arrangements of white and purple blooms frame the shrine, and a small fire flame glows at the bottom edge. No living people are visible.2008-12-30A photograph of a richly decorated temple shrine with a large deity murti pair, a male and female form seated on a throne-like platform. The central figure wears an orange crown and gold ornaments and holds a trident-like staff, while the female figure to the right wears a green-and-gold garment and holds a long staff. Both are draped in garlands of marigold and red and purple flowers. Below them sits a smaller figure in orange and gold with a yellow turban and a pale face, also garlanded. Brass lamps and kalasha-like vessels stand at the base, with a green curtain and a standing figure in red at the right edge. There are no physical people in the scene.2012-04-30December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple hall at Bidadi during the Jayanti Brahmotsavam celebrations. Two deity murtis stand side by side on a raised golden seat under a gilded arch, draped in long garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a green and red turban with a crescent crown, while the figure on the right wears a red garment and a crown-like headdress. A small figure in red with a white face sits at the base beneath flowers, and brass oil lamps (deepas) line both sides, with flower arrangements and blue drapes behind. A few partial heads of onlookers appear at the bottom edge of the frame. No living a person candidate is visible in this scene.2008-12-30A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a stone platform and carved pillars. Central deity murti pair, one male and one female figure with crowns and gold ornaments, stand behind a red-draped seat and garlands of green, yellow and red flowers. A small white statue in a red garment sits at the front of the altar. Brass oil lamps (deepas) flank the shrine, a blue cloth hangs at left, and offerings of flowers, fruit and brass vessels rest on the platform. Flower arrangements frame the right side. No physical people are visible.2008-12-30A decorated temple shrine with a golden arched niche holding a pair of painted deity murtis, one male with a trident and crown and one female in a red sari, both draped in multi-coloured garlands of flowers. A tall golden lamp stands at right and an offering tray with flowers sits in front.2008-12-30A temple shrine holds two painted deity murtis seated on a raised platform, framed by a golden arch and a thick garland of marigolds in yellow, red, purple and white. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red garment and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and holds a trident-like weapon; the figure on the right wears a crown, a red sari-style dress and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small red-clad figure sits below. No physical people are visible in the scene.2011-12-12A decorated shrine inside a stone temple niche framed by an ornate gold arch. Two large painted deity murti stand behind a golden lingam garlanded with multicoloured flower strands, the male figure wearing a green and red turban with a crescent ornament, orange cloth and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a trident; the female figure wears a red sari and gold jewellery. In front, a small red-clad seated murti with white hands and a red headcloth sits beneath purple and yellow garlands, surrounded by brass lamps, bells, a kalasha, fruit, coconut and scattered flower petals, consistent with puja offerings.2008-12-30