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November 19 20152015-11-19A photograph of a Ganesha murti, the elephant-headed deity, decorated for worship. The murti wears a red and gold crown and a heavily beaded gold chest ornament, and is draped in long garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, green leaves and red flowers with blue accents. Ornate silver-toned temple arch and a pink silk cloth sit beneath it, with a dark background.2015-11-19A silver-coloured Ganesha murti is seated in a green-draped niche within an ornate embossed silver arch and side panels. The deity wears a maroon and gold turban, a jewelled breastplate and a long white beaded garland, with red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine strands draped over the figure. A magenta silk cloth covers the base in front, and a golden makara-like head ornament sits at the lower left. The scene is lit against a dark background. No people are visible.2015-11-16A ceremonial photograph of a Ganesha deity murti seated within an ornate gilded silver arch on a golden throne-like seat. The murti wears a magenta silk garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a red and gold crown, and is draped with thick garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. Above it hangs a red and gold fringed canopy with multicoloured tassels, and a decorated red and orange panel with floral and bird motifs stands at the left. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2016-12-18December 17 20162016-12-17A silver-clad deity murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, sits in an ornate silver arched shrine niche. The figure wears a jewelled golden necklace with red and green stones, a red turban-like headdress with a jewelled ornament, and a green silk cloth draped over its seated form. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers, with green leaves, hang on both sides. A blue silk backdrop fills the arch and bright pink and purple fabric hangs from the top of the frame. No people are visible.2015-11-18December 18 20162016-12-18A metal Ganesha murti, elephant-headed deity with a golden conical crown and orange turban, is heavily adorned with layered white and jewel-toned necklaces, garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses, green leaves, and orange flower petals. A magenta silk backdrop and ornate silver frame surround the murti, with a red hibiscus flower placed below. No people are visible.2013-09-09A night photograph of a Ganesha deity murti seated in a silver-repoussé arched shrine (prabhavali) with a green backdrop. The elephant-headed figure wears heavy floral garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple blooms, a jewelled chest ornament and a red-and-gold headdress. The idol sits on a golden mouse vahana with a pink silk cloth draped over the seat. At the lower left, a shirtless man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands facing the idol. The page excerpt in Tamil refers to Aadhi Saivam, but no event is visibly shown.2015-11-16A silver Ganesha murti stands in a flower-decorated shrine, wearing an ornate jewelled crown and a gold-and-stone necklace with a large gold pendant. Its body is draped in orange and red silk. The deity holds a shell-like object and a rope or staff in its raised hands, and is framed by garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers arranged in arches. An orange canopy hangs overhead, and a metal lamp stand hangs from the top. This is a deity murti, not a living person, and no people are visible.2010-09-05A metal Ganesha murti stands at the center of a decorated shrine, adorned with jeweled silver crown, ornate necklaces and a red-orange silk cloth draped around its body. Its raised hands hold ceremonial implements. White jasmine garlands hang from its shoulders, and the shrine is framed by layered rows of yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands. An umbrella with fringed edging is visible overhead. No people are visible in the image.2010-09-05November 13 20102010-11-13 +1 copies