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Close photograph of a large gilded elephant sculpture, its trunk raised and its body hung with ornate golden harness, chains and ridged decorative bands, standing on a golden platform with ornamental feet. Above it, a green silk canopy with gold brocade and a cluster of red roses hangs over the seat, framed by yellow marigold garlands against a red backdrop. No people are visible; the gilded elephant is a statue carrying the canopy.

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October 12 20102010-10-12 +1 copiesA large golden peacock vahana (vehicle) stands on a gold-framed wooden base in front of a deity murti decorated with red, yellow and green flower garlands. The gold peacock is covered in jeweled ornaments with red and green stones, a bejeweled collar, and a coiled serpent at its feet. Behind it, silk drapery in purple and maroon with gold borders hangs beneath the garlanded deity. Scattered flower petals lie on the floor. No people are visible in the frame.2010-11-09October 12 20102010-10-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a silver-and-gold Ganesha murti seated atop a gilded elephant-form vehicle on a wooden carriage. The deity wears a crown, ornate jewelled necklaces and a red-and-gold garment, and is draped with a thick garland of orange marigolds, white flowers and green and red pompoms. The gilded elephant carriage has ornamental bells and a jewelled harness and sits on an orange-and-blue cloth. Behind it hang navy curtains and a backdrop of a temple gateway and carved stone panels.2010-11-12August 24 20172017-08-24A photograph of a gilded deity murti set in an ornate gold arched frame draped with pale green cloth, decorated with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, red and purple and gold necklaces. A golden bull figure stands in front on a red draped platform, with a bowl of fruit including a watermelon, apples and oranges. Two brass oil lamps flank the display on a patterned rug, and a white air conditioning unit is at right beside a dark curtain. No people are visible.2015-02-24Close-up photograph of a gilded ceremonial elephant figure with a raised trunk, ornately carved head and chased decorative detailing. Behind it sits a golden palanquin or throne structure topped with green, white and yellow tassels and garlands. Gold-painted poles and a dark draped cloth stand in the background, and a red cloth lies at the base. No people are visible in the frame.2010-11-12A silver Ganesha murti stands on a raised wooden platform, adorned with an orange turban-like cloth draped over its head, a red silk cloth beneath, and layered garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, green leaves and purple flowers. Jeweled necklaces with red and green stones decorate the figure, which holds a modak-like object in one hand. In the foreground a large gold-plated vahana resembling an elephant with a raised trunk sits on a gold stand. Behind is an ornate gold arched frame with a blue silk cloth hanging to the side. Visible watermarked sign text is omitted. No people are visible.2012-04-14Close-up photograph of an ornate gilded elephant head sculpture. The golden trunk curls upward and is decorated with fine relief patterns, and the head is adorned with intricate filigree and a chain-like collar. Yellow flower garlands hang near the head, and a maroon and gold cloth drapes behind it. The background is blurred, showing brass fittings and other ceremonial objects.2016-12-12August 29 20142014-08-29 +1 copiesA large gilded metal Nandi bull statue, polished gold with fine engraved detailing on its head, horns and ornamental chest, sits on a golden pedestal inside a stone-walled temple hall. Its face is turned toward the viewer. A red and white striped cloth covers the floor, and a brass oil lamp stands at the lower right. A small orange and blue cloth hangs at the top of the frame. No people are visible.2018-04-14A metal Ganesha murti, elephant-headed deity, is decorated for worship within a gold ornate arched frame. The murti wears a tall conical crown with a horizontal tripundra mark, a red bindu on the forehead, and layered necklaces, strings of gold coins, and garlands of red, orange, and white flowers. A green cloth backdrop fills the arch, and a shaded open-sided pavilion with a red pillar surrounds it. No people are visible.2014-11-27 +1 copies