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October 04 2008

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A richly decorated Ganesha murti, elephant-headed, seated on a platform framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow and white jasmine, and green leaves. The deity wears a heavy black and gold ornamented necklace set with jewels, a white flower crown, and a gold mukut with side ornaments. In the upper right, a second deity with gold crown and layered gold and gem necklaces sits beside a blue silk cloth and a gold-bordered red cloth, with a silver staff or ceremonial rod above. No physical people are visible.2008-10-04A golden Ganesha murti stands centred and heavily decorated, with a jewelled crown, orange cloth wrapped around the head, a large silver-and-white beaded necklace and a blue silk garment. The figure is framed by thick garlands of yellow and white chrysanthemums, red roses and green leaves, with a red and gold cloth draped at the base and flowers at the feet. It is a deity murti, not a person, and no people are visible.2011-08-23October 04 20082008-10-04A photograph of a richly decorated golden Ganesha murti seated on a red cushioned platform, with two smaller attendant figures on either side, one wearing a brown garment and one in purple. The central figure wears a gold crown, gold jewellery and a yellow silk dhoti, and is draped with bright garlands of yellow, red, pink, purple, white and green flowers. Behind him is an ornate gold arched backdrop. Small gold shrine figures sit on the wooden platform in front. No people are visible in the scene.2006-09-10November 25 20102010-11-25A photograph of a ganesha murti seated centrally in a ceremonial arrangement at night, with a golden yellow silk garment, heavy gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Two smaller deity figures with ornate crowns and pearl necklaces flank him on either side. The arch behind them is decorated with garlands of yellow, red, pink and orange flowers, and gold ornamental framing. No physical people are visible in the scene; the figures are statues. The image is a photo.2006-09-02Two golden deity murti are dressed and decorated in a temple setting, seated side by side before a green curtain and ornate gold panels. The larger figure, on the left, wears a tall gold crown, layered silver and gold necklaces, earrings and a red and white cloth, while one hand is raised in a blessing gesture and the other holds a red fruit. The smaller figure on the right wears a gold crown, silver necklaces and a red garment. Both are framed by arches of yellow, red, white and green flower garlands, with blue draping at the base.2013-11-09September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 08 20152015-09-08A large, richly adorned deity murti seated cross-legged on a throne heavily decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. The figure wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a crown with a crescent motif, and a blue draped cloth, holding a trident-like staff and a sword. Flanking figures on either side are also adorned with gold jewellery and garlands. A large decorative fan-shaped backdrop of yellow, orange and white panels rises behind. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues or murtis.2008-10-04A photograph of a deity murti dressed and decorated for festival worship, seated in the centre of a shrine framed by garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds. The figure wears a pink and red silk garment, a heavy jewelled necklace with blue velvet elements, bangles, a crown-like headdress and a tall golden staff curving upward on the right. Two smaller gilded attendant figures stand on either side, also wearing crowns and jewellery. No physical people are visible. The photo is credited to the archive with a copyright line that is not transcribed.2011-10-01September 08 20152015-09-08