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Golden 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.

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Photograph 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.2008-12-30A 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.2008-12-30December 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.2008-12-30A 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 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.2008-12-30December 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.2008-12-30A 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.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30