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Interior of a stone temple shrine with carved pillars and an arched niche holding two deity murtis, one seated with a crown and a trident-like staff, the other standing in a red and gold garment, both draped in long garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and a brass plate with offerings sit on the platform in front, with a saffron-robed devotee kneeling at the lower right edge of the frame. Orange and red cloth hangs on the sides and a red-railed enclosure with flower decorations is visible beyond the pillars.

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December 14 20102010-12-14A decorated shrine with two large seated deity murtis in orange and gold garments, each adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban-style crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, and holds a raised hand; the figure beside wears a tall crown, layered gold necklaces and a red-orange sari-style dress. Between them sits a smaller deity murti draped in garlands with a gold-trimmed face, in front of which are open books, brass pots and a kalasha. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the altar, with a red-orange backdrop, carved stone pillars and an arched golden frame behind. Small garlanded murtis sit on the platforms at the edges.2010-12-14A stone-pillared shrine pavilion holds a statue group against a red backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. Two deity figures are seated on a raised platform: one male figure wears an orange turban-like crown and holds a trident, and beside him a female figure wears an orange sari and gold jewellery, with a purple draped cloth below. In front, a smaller orange-robed figure is seated with hands joined, garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower strands. Brass oil lamps and a small brass vessel stand on the floor, with orange and red curtains framing the sides. These are statues, not physical people, and no one is visibly present in the scene.2010-12-18March 03 20112011-03-03A 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.2008-12-30A shrine structure with a golden arch frames a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a raised platform. The Shiva figure holds a trident and wears a crown and rudraksha mala, with an orange cloth; the consort figure wears orange and a purple skirt with ornaments. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang across them. In front, a white statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes sits on an orange-draped seat. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the platform, with a small orange image on a stand to the right. Red curtains hang at the sides of the open pavilion.2010-12-18December 22 20102010-12-22A large shrine tableau of two deity murtis seated on a raised golden throne under an ornate gilded arch with carved stone pillars. The left figure wears an orange-red turban and crown, holds a trident-like staff and a gold sceptre, and wears beaded rudraksha-style malas; the right figure wears an orange-gold sari, a gold crown and heavy gold jewellery. Both are draped in orange and gold robes. Garlands of yellow, purple, red and green marigold-style flowers hang across the figures and the front dais. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, a small seated figure in orange and white sits before a golden altar with a kalasha, and a small framed deity stands at right. No people are visible in the scene.2010-12-14A photograph of an outdoor shrine canopy with a carved stone archway, draped in red and orange cloth. Two painted deity figures stand in the arch: the one on the left wears a red crown and hands raised, the one on the right wears a red sari with silver necklaces. Multi-coloured marigold and garland festoons of yellow, white, purple and maroon frame them. In front, a seated red-clad murti wears a long garland and rudraksha-style beads, with brass oil lamps (deepas) on both sides, a kalasha-style vessel, flower offerings, and a white-covered table with books and a sacred vessel. The scene suggests a puja decoration for a festival.2010-12-22October 29 20102010-10-29October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine inside a temple-like open pavilion with stone pillars and an ornate arched backdrop. Three deity murtis are dressed in red garments with gold and red trim, adorned with necklaces, and wreathed with marigold and multicolored flower garlands in yellow, purple and green. The central figures are seated side by side on a throne-like platform, with a smaller figure in front. A brass oil lamp stands at the right, and orange curtains hang at the sides beside red railings and greenery.2010-12-28