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December 05 2016

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A gilded Ganesha murti dominates a processional setting, seated beneath an ornate golden arch-shaped canopy with repoussé scrollwork. The deity wears a maroon turban-cloth wrapped under a golden crown, pearl and jewelled ornaments, layered pearl necklaces with a blue and red gemstone pendant, and a green and gold-bordered mantle studded with stones. Yellow marigold garlands and green leaves frame the murti on a golden palanquin-like seat, with a golden kalasha-style finial above. No physical people are visible, and the scene shows a festival procession decoration rather than a named event.2016-12-05A gilded Ganesha murti is displayed on a golden procession canopy or ratha-style shrine, with its elephant head and four-armed form covered in gold-coloured finish. The deity wears a maroon headcloth with a jewelled band, multiple strands of pearls, a blue-gemmed pendant and a rich gold-and-red garland of kundan and coin-style ornaments. Yellow marigold garlands and green leaves frame the figure, and the arched golden backdrop is decorated with floral and animal motifs. No physical people are visible in the frame.2016-12-05April 18 20162016-04-18A close-up photograph of a decorated metallic Ganesha murti with an elephant head, adorned with a jewelled crown and ornate gem-studded necklaces, earrings and armlets set with red, green and white stones. The murti wears a red and orange cloth and a yellow dhoti, and is surrounded by garlands of white jasmine-like flowers, yellow marigolds and magenta blossoms. One hand holds a modak sweet and the raised hand displays a gesture; a trident-like ornament is visible at the right edge. No people are visible.2010-09-03A gilded metal murti of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha is seated against a backdrop of cream silk draped in an ornate silver-framed arch. The murti wears a tall jewelled gold crown set with red and green stones, a black cloth band marked with a sacred tilak and a dark red dhoti. It is adorned with strings of silver bells, pearl-like beads, a green-stone pendant and a jewelled necklace, and holds a small object in one hand. The deity is surrounded by garlands of white, yellow, purple and magenta flowers with green foliage, forming a flower-decorated alcove.2014-08-29 +1 copiesDecember 17 20162016-12-17November 24 20202020-11-24A golden Ganesha murti is seated under an ornate gilded canopy in a procession-style setting. The elephant-headed deity wears a maroon turban topped with a gold crown, a pearl and red-stone headpiece, multi-strand pearl necklaces with blue and red gemstones, and a gold waist ornament. He is framed by garlands of pink lotus buds, red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, with green leaves and gold-coin and bead decorations on the surrounding fabric. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05December 21 20172017-12-21Close-up photograph of a silver Ganesha murti (deity murti) adorned with an elaborate jewelled crown, orange headcloth and encrusted ornaments in red, green and white stones. Large paisley-shaped jewelled ornaments hang from the ears, a green teardrop gem sits on the forehead and a red gem decorates the chest. The murti is surrounded by yellow marigold garlands, purple flowers and green leaves, with an orange fringed canopy above. No people are visible.2010-09-12April 14 20122012-04-14August 20 20132013-08-20 +1 copies