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A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing two large deity murti, a male figure with a trident and crescent crown and a female figure in a red and gold sari, both draped with multicolour marigold garlands. Below them a golden processional throne holds a central figure, and a small seated figure in red garments with a red garland sits in front. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with blue drapes behind and a vine of greenery at right.

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December 30 20082008-12-30Photograph of a decorated shrine at the Bidadi ashram during the Jayanti Brahmotsavam celebrations. Two gilded deity murtis stand in a golden arched niche, the male figure holding a trident and the female figure in a red sari, both draped in garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. Before them sits a silver kalasha-like vessel wrapped in yellow and white garlands on a flower-strewn platform. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine beside blue curtains, and a small red-clad figure in a garland sits at the lower front. No people are clearly visible in the frame.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Golden shrine arch framing a pair of deity murtis dressed in saffron and red with rudraksha and gold necklaces, one holding a trident, seated on a decorated throne and surrounded by yellow, red and white flower garlands. A brass kalasha-like vessel sits in the centre, with a small red-clad figure and garlands at the base. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides against blue drapes, with a small offering tray on the right. No physical people are visible.2008-12-30A gold-framed shrine arch in a stone temple hall houses a pair of deity murtis seated on a throne, one with a crown and trident, the other in a red garment, both garlanded with multicolour flower strands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and blue drapes frame the shrine. A small white and red figure with a garland sits in front, and a bell and kalasha-like object rest on the throne base. Fresh palm fronds and flowers decorate the space. No people are visible.2008-12-30Photograph of a decorated shrine at Bidadi during Brahmotsavam celebrations. Two deity murtis, one male with a crown and trident and one female, are seated on a golden throne framed by an ornate gold arch, both draped with multicoloured flower garlands. A large gold kalasha-like bell or vessel sits in front, garlanded in yellow and red. Below, a small seated figure in red clothing and a red garland sits before the arrangement. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides beneath blue curtains, and a devotee is partially visible at the lower left.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A decorated temple shrine holds two large deity murtis under a gold arched frame, both draped in long garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The male figure wears a crown, holds a trident and carries a rudraksha mala, while the female figure wears a red and gold sari and ornate gold jewellery. In front, a smaller silver and red figure sits before a kalasha-like vessel garlanded with flowers, with brass oil lamps, fruit offerings, marigold petals and blue drapes framing the scene. No people are visible in the shrine.2008-12-30A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple-style structure with gold-framed arch and blue curtains. Two large deity murtis stand at the back, one with a green crown and trident, the other with a crown, both adorned with gold necklaces and flower garlands in red, yellow and green. A golden kalasha-shaped object sits before them amid garlands. Below, a seated figure in red and white draped clothing with folded hands and a red mala occupies a flower-decorated peetha. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a few heads of people are visible at the lower edge of the frame.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A decorated shrine in an open stone pavilion with blue drapes and gold-framed arch holds two large deity murtis, a male figure with a trident and crescent crown and a female figure in a red sari with ornate headdress, both draped in multicolour and yellow garlands. In front, a smaller murti is adorned with flower garlands and a red cloth, with brass oil lamps on both sides, a plate of fruit, scattered petals, and white and purple flowers. No physical people are visible.2008-12-30