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A decorated shrine with a golden arched niche framing a pair of standing deity murtis, a male figure with a crescent crest and trident and a female figure in red and gold, both garlanded with multicolour flower garlands. Blue drapes flank the stone pillars, brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small red-clad figure with a garland sits at the base near a kalasha-like altar. Flowers and palm fronds decorate the area, and a single seated devotee is partly visible at the lower left.

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Photograph 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 photograph of a temple shrine decorated for the Brahmotsavam celebrations. Two deity murtis stand in a gold-arched alcove draped with colourful garlands of yellow, red and green flowers. The central figure wears a crown and holds a trident, with a garland of white flowers and necklaces. Beside him stands a female deity in a red sari with gold ornaments. In front, a small red-clad figure with folded hands and a red garland sits on a platform before a silver-and-garland decorated peetha. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides against blue drapery, and a few people's heads are visible at the bottom edge.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A temple shrine with a golden arched frame and carved stone pillars, draped in blue cloth and decorated with flower garlands and palm fronds. Two deity murtis stand in the back, one adorned with a crown, jewelry and a multicoloured garland, the other in a red sari-like dress with gold ornaments. In front, a red-clad figure seated on a flower-decorated platform is offered flowers and food on a brass plate, with brass oil lamps (deepas) flanking the shrine. Several seated devotees sit in the foreground, one in orange clothing, one older man in white, and a man in a white shirt with a pink paper in hand, engaged in puja. Brass pots and offerings lie on the floor.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.2008-12-30A temple shrine photograph showing a large deity murti pair seated on a throne-like pedestal within a gilded arched niche, flanked by a standing deity holding a trident and a consort. Both figures wear heavy necklaces, crowns and garlands of red, white and green flowers. In front, a smaller red-clad figure with a sacred shaving-like head and bowed hands sits at a flower-decorated altar, with brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels and fruits on the floor. Blue drapes, potted palms and purple and white orchids frame the shrine. Two or three people are seen at the bottom edge, partially visible, with heads and shoulders cropped.2008-12-30A photograph of a decorated shrine inside a stone temple-style pavilion with a gilded arch. Two large painted deity murti stand in the back, one wearing a green and orange crown with a trident and the other in a red sari with a crescent ornament, both draped in layered garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. In front, a golden kalasha and a stone or metal lingam-like form are garlanded, with a smaller red-draped figure, fruit, brass lamps and a silver vessel placed on the floor. Blue drapes frame the shrine, with brass oil lamps on both sides and pink and white flowers at the right edge. No people are visible.2008-12-30A decorated shrine with a gilded arched niche framed by blue drapes holds two deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform: the figure on the left wears a green crown, has a trident in hand, and is adorned with a white and gold necklace, while the figure on the right wears a red and gold garment and gold ornaments. Both are draped with long garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. In front, a silver-and-garland-decorated pedestal holds a small kalasha-like form, and a red-clad figure with a flower garland sits below. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and fresh orchids and greenery surround the niche. No people are visible in the shrine; a few partially visible heads appear at the bottom edge.2008-12-30Photograph of a decorated temple shrine with two large deity murtis standing in a golden arched niche against blue drapes. The central figures wear crowns and jewelled necklaces; one holds a trident and the other wears a red-and-gold garment. Garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers drape the murtis and a central altar. Brass oil lamps and flower arrangements surround the shrine, and a small red-clad deity figure sits on the lower altar among offerings and plates. At the lower right, the heads of two seated devotees are visible, one wearing white.2008-12-30A decorated temple shrine with a golden arched doorway framed by blue curtains and flower garlands. Two standing deity murtis, one in a green-and-gold crown with a trident and the other in a red sari with a crown, are draped in yellow, orange and white garlands. In front, a central altar holds a garlanded peetha-like figure and a red-clad sculpted form with a white mask-like face. Brass oil lamps and flower arrangements flank the shrine. In the lower foreground, two people kneel or sit with folded hands and a copper vessel, performing puja with small flames and offerings. The scene shows temple worship; no identifiable a person is visible.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30