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A photograph of a dimly lit shrine alcove with a gilded arch framing large deity murti of a pair of figures, one holding a trident, both adorned with heavy necklaces and garlands. Below, a sculpted figure of a seated saint in red and white is garlanded, with a mala and flower offerings. Brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on either side, blue drapes hang at the edges, and oranges and flower petals lie on the floor. No physical people are clearly visible in the frame apart from a few partial figures at the bottom edge.

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A photograph of a shrine altar at a temple, showing two deity murtis, a male and a female form, standing side by side and decorated with multicoloured garlands of marigold and red flowers. The male figure holds a trident and wears a crown, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and orange-red clothing; the female figure wears a red and gold dress and gold jewellery. In front, a smaller red-clad figure with a garland stands on a decorated pedestal, with a brass bell-shaped object at the centre. Brass lamp stands flank the altar, and the golden arched frame is carved with ornate patterns. No physical people are visible.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A 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.2008-12-30A decorated temple shrine with a golden arched frame and stone pillars holds a pair of deity murti seated on a raised platform, one wearing a crown with a trident and a red-and-orange garment, the other in a red and gold sari with a crown and jewelry. Garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers drape the figures and an ornamental kalasha-like object in front. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, a small red-clad figure and offerings of fruit, flower petals and lit lamps sit at the base, and blue cloth hangs at the sides. No people are visible in the scene.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Photograph 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 20082008-12-30December 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.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30