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November 29 2011

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November 29 20112011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace kneels at the lower left, holding a brass lamp with a bright oil flame and making a small offering before a deity murti. The murti is a Ganesha form, draped with an orange cloth, a silver crown, and heavy garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds with white flowers in tiered strands. Behind it stands an ornate gilded metal backdrop with repousse floral and scroll patterns, and a red satin cloth covers the altar. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum.2011-11-28A decorated Ganesha murti stands in a gilded arched shrine on a golden elephant-base vahana cart against a dark red curtain. The deity has an elephant head, a silver crown, an orange shawl, a silver ornamented necklace, and holds an axe and a noose. Strands of yellow and red-maroon marigold garlands drape the arch on both sides. No physical people are visible. The photo appears to be from a vahana procession display.2011-11-30A 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 photograph at night of an elaborately decorated Ganesha murti seated on an ornate gilded palanquin or ratha. The deity has an orange body, a tall crown, and a white and gold necklace, and is draped with thick garlands of red, yellow, pink and white flowers arranged in layered bands. A red velvet cloth covers the base of the carriage. To the left, a man in a plain white kurta stands at the edge of the frame, partly visible. Bright floodlights and a dark background frame the scene, with potted plants at the right.2011-11-29November 13 20102010-11-13 +1 copiesA deity murti of a goddess dressed in a red sari with gold border, adorned with a tall crown, white jasmine and beaded necklaces, and heavily garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers arranged in arches around her. A green and gold cloth drapes behind, with a gold ornamental canopy above. Flanking deity murtis are also decorated with garlands, and potted plants sit at the right edge. No people are visible in the scene.2011-11-29A photograph of a Ganesha murti decorated with red roses, white flowers, yellow marigold strands and green leaves, forming a dense floral arch behind it. The deity wears a pink garment, gold jewellery and an orange cloth on its head, with a gold crown above and a golden mouse vahana in front. Green grass-like leaves frame the figure. No physical people are visible.2011-08-29 +1 copiesA 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 12 20162016-12-12December 03 20112011-12-03