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August 24 2014

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A Ganesha murti seated in a decorated shrine canopy on a red-draped altar. The deity wears a tall rudraksha crown, a silver-and-gold necklace and a long bead mala, and is adorned with layered garlands of yellow, purple, green and red flowers. A white silk cloth covers the seat. The blue canopy, pillars and base are embroidered with white beadwork and golden finials, with motifs of cows and flowers, and a maroon velvet curtain hangs behind. No people are visible.2014-08-24A photograph of a Ganesha deity murti under a blue and gold canopy decorated with embroidered motifs and red lotus designs. The elephant-headed Ganesha is adorned with multicolored garlands of yellow, green, purple and red flowers and a white draped cloth. In the foreground a bald man in a rust-orange robe bends forward with his hands near the deity, apparently performing worship. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge and a white air conditioning unit is visible at the right. The lower foreground is a blurred green surface.2014-08-24A decorated Ganesha murti sits on an ornate gilded wooden throne-like stand with wheels, framed by a dense arch of marigold, rose and white jasmine garlands in yellow, red, white, green and purple. The elephant-headed deity wears an orange turban, silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a green and orange cloth. A gold umbrella with leaf-shaped pendants hangs above, a brass pot sits at the right edge, and a potted plant and small rug rest on the floor before a dark blue curtain.2011-08-30October 03 20112011-10-03A photograph of a deity murti, apparently an elephant-headed Ganesha form, framed by a large arch of ornate gold-coloured carved metalwork. The murti wears an orange turban, an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, and ornate jewellery. It is covered in dense garlands of flowers in orange, yellow, red, purple and white, with decorative pink-and-white ribbons at the base. The setting is dark with a lattice-like ceiling above. No people are visible.2013-07-04A deity murti is displayed inside an ornate gold shrine canopy with carved elephants and a central figure at the top, set against a dark blue curtain. The murti is decorated with flower garlands in yellow, red, white and green arranged in a heart-shaped frame, with an orange sacred thread draped across it. The shrine rests on a purple satin cloth, and a brass oil lamp with a rooster-shaped top stands to the right. No people are visible.2011-10-27May 25 20132013-05-25July 04 20132013-07-04A photograph of a decorated Ganesha murti at night, dressed in an orange cloth and draped in layers of marigold and red flower garlands with green leaf strands. The elephant-headed deity sits within an ornate golden arched frame. In front of the murti are brass vessels, a lit oil lamp, coconut halves, flower offerings and fruit on a low platform. A white and pink cloth hangs from the sides. No people are visible in the scene. The background shows a canopy roof and pink-painted walls with metal grilles.2013-07-04September 08 20152015-09-08September 08 20132013-09-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden Ganesha murti seated on a gilded wooden palanquin-style stand, framed by a dense arch of garlands in white, yellow, red, green and purple flowers. The deity has an orange turban-like headdress, ornate gold jewellery and a green and orange garment. A golden umbrella with leaf-shaped pendants canopies the arrangement. A flowering plant stands at left and a brass vessel at lower right against a plain wall and dark blue curtain.2011-08-30