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A photograph of a decorated shrine under an arched golden frame, showing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The taller murti wears a green and red turban, a trident-like staff rests in its hand, and it has layered silver necklaces; beside it a female murti in a blue sari with gold ornaments. Both are draped with yellow, white and purple flower garlands. Below, a seated figure in orange and gold garments is partly covered by garlands, with an orange cloth and a red-and-gold throne-like seat. Brass lamps flank the shrine, a large pink painted swan-like backdrop fills the background, and yellow flowers sit in the foreground.

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December 28 20082008-12-28Photograph 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.2008-12-30Golden 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.2008-12-30December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a deity murti pair seated on a golden-framed platform, adorned with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands and red and gold jewelry. A devotee in orange robes reaches up to garland the figures, while another robed man in orange holds a silver tray of offerings. Golden oil lamps stand at left, and a painted portrait of a woman with a bindi and gold jewelry hangs beside the shrine, under a carved stone arch.2008-12-26A temple shrine with a stone arch framed in gold, holding two large deity murtis in blue garments: a crowned male figure and a female figure with a jewelled headdress, both draped in marigold garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. A smaller blue-clad figure sits below, also garlanded. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel, plates and a bell stand on the altar in front, with orange curtains at the sides. No living people are visible.2010-12-26December 28 20082008-12-28December 26 20102010-12-26Photograph of a temple shrine with two ornate deity murtis seated side by side under a gold arched canopy, heavily draped in multicolored garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange and white turban-like crown and a white jewelled necklace; the figure on the right wears a blue-purple garment, a tall crown and a long dark braid. A smaller purple-draped figure sits in front of the pair. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and an open book lies on a cloth at the base of the shrine. Carved grey stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2011-11-30 +1 copiesA 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.2008-12-30Photograph of a shrine under an ornate carved stone canopy with an arched golden frame and orange curtains at the sides. Three idols are dressed in blue and gold garments and heavily garlanded with marigolds and red-and-white flower strands. Two standing figures, one with a blue crown and one with dark hair and jewelry, flank a seated figure wearing a tall blue turban and rudraksha-style necklaces. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel and offering plates sit on the stone platform in front. No physical people are visible.2010-12-26Photograph of a shrine under a stone canopy showing a blue-painted deity murti pair seated on a raised platform, the male figure wearing a blue turban and gold necklaces and holding a lotus-like object, the female figure in a blue sari with gold jewellery. Both are draped with thick garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. In front, a large blue-faced murti with a gold crown and gold necklaces is decorated with garlands. Red curtains frame the shrine, a brass oil lamp stands at right, and a white cloth covers the altar. No physical people are visible.2010-12-26