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A decorated shrine outdoors under a canopy of banana plants with green bunches of bananas on either side and a garland of white and purple flowers across the top. Inside an arched gold-edged niche stands a deity murti pair, with a colourful multi-coloured garland draped down the front and fresh flower arrangements at the sides. A brass oil lamp and other ritual vessels sit on the grey stone platform, and a silver-coloured vessel rests at the bottom edge of the frame. Dark blue cloth hangs at the sides, and a partial view of one person in a light garment stands at the right edge. Above the shrine a carved gopuram-style tower shows figures.

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A decorated stone shrine at an outdoor festival site with banana stalks and flower garlands framing the entrance. Two deity murtis stand under a gilded arch, adorned with long multicoloured flower garlands and bright red and gold cloth. Brass lamps flank the shrine, and offerings with fruit and flowers sit on the stone platform in front. A woman in an orange sari stands at the left edge, and blue draped cloth hangs at the sides.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30June 01 20092009-06-01December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with a central Shiva-Parvati murti seated on a throne-like altar, adorned with garlands of marigolds, roses and green leaves. A standing male figure in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands at the front, hands together, beside a silver bowl and brass lamps. Blue velvet drapes frame the shrine, yellow and orange marigold strings line the platform, and trays of food offerings sit in silver and steel bowls in the foreground.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A decorated shrine at the Bidadi ashram during Jayanti Brahmotsavam celebrations. Two deity murtis stand under a golden arched niche: one with a crown, trident and white-and-red garments, and a consort figure in red and gold beside it. Both are heavily garlanded with long bands of red, orange and white flowers. Below them sits a silver-and-red vahana figure with flower garlands, and offerings, brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and trays of flowers and food are arranged on the marble platform. A white cushioned seat stands to the left and a blue cloth hangs in the background. No living people are shown except a partially visible person at the lower left edge in white clothing.2008-12-30December 31 20082008-12-31January 01 20132013-01-01December 30 20082008-12-30Outdoor temple shrine under a translucent roof with red-painted posts, housing a black Shiva linga on a stone yoni pedestal in front of a central deity pair with orange and magenta garments and garland-draped figures. Behind them a painted arched backdrop shows figures in blue and gold. Orange cloth hangings frame the entrance, banana plants flank the sides, and marigold garlands and string lights decorate the structure. A small seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits at the lower right near the linga, and a woman in a blue and white sari stands at the far left edge. Carved stone pillars and a golden arch surround the sanctum.2011-07-15A temple shrine decorated with banana stalks, blue drapes and flower arrangements, with a deity murti of a seated pair adorned with garlands and a golden arch behind. In front, a figure in orange robes with long dark hair stands at a stone altar with offerings and oil lamps, while a white-clad person is at the left edge. A silver vessel sits in the foreground. The scene appears to be a puja at a festival shrine.2008-12-30