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A metal murti of Ganesha stands under an arched canopy of garlands in yellow, purple, red and white flowers with green leaves. The deity wears a jewelled crown, a red and gold sash, layered jewelled necklaces, bangles and an orange dhoti. Red and orange flowers are heaped at the base on an orange cloth before a pink wall. No people are visible; the image is a photograph of a decorated deity murti.

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A photograph of a decorated Ganesha murti standing in an arched frame of garlands in yellow, red, purple and green marigold and flower strands, with white jasmine garland encircling the figure. The elephant-headed deity wears an ornate silver crown, silver necklaces and jewellery set with coloured stones, and a yellow and red dhoti with red shawl. Its raised hands hold ritual objects. It is set on an orange cloth-draped platform with red flowers and leaves at its base, against an orange wall with latticed windows. No people are visible.2010-09-03A decorated metal murti of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha stands on a plinth draped in orange cloth, framed by an arch of marigolds, red roses, purple flowers and green leaves, with a white jasmine garland hanging from the shoulders. The murti wears an ornate silver crown, jewelled necklaces, a red shawl and an orange-yellow dhoti, and holds a modak, an axe and other ritual objects. Flowers and leaves are scattered at its base. A red wall and a sign reading TEMPLE appear behind it, with a partial mouse figure visible at the lower left.2010-09-03A silver Ganesha murti, the elephant-headed deity, stands against a backdrop of layered flower garlands in red, purple, yellow and green. The murti wears an ornate silver crown studded with red, green and white stones, a silver necklace with gold bead chains, and a yellow dhoti with a red cloth draped over it. White jasmine garlands hang from its shoulders, and it holds a modak and other ritual items in its raised hands. No people are visible. Photo of a decorated deity murti during a festival.2010-09-05A photograph of a silver Ganesha murti with an elephant head, decorated with a jewelled crown, a jewelled necklace and an orange-and-maroon cloth. It stands before a backdrop arched with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers and green leaves, with white jasmine garlands draped across its body. An ornate blue-and-gold canopy hangs above. No people are visible; the murti is the sole subject of the scene.2010-09-05A photograph of a metallic Ganesha murti standing in front of a dense arch of flower garlands in yellow marigolds, purple and red blooms and white jasmine strands with green leaves. The deity has an elephant head and wears an ornate jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace and waist ornaments, a red shawl and an orange-yellow dhoti. He holds a modak in one hand and an axe-like attribute in another, with his trunk curled toward the modak. Behind the arch is a red-orange wall. No people are visible in the scene.2010-09-03November 12 20102010-11-12A silver Ganesha murti stands under an orange and maroon canopy, decorated with thick layered garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold, red, magenta and purple flowers, and green leaves. The deity wears a silver crown, gold and jewelled necklaces, an orange dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, and holds a modak and a rope or goad in his raised hands. The murti is adorned as part of a festival or puja setting, with no people visible.2010-09-05A photograph of a ceremonial metal murti of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha standing in a decorated alcove. The figure has a jewelled crown and an ornate silver-and-gemstone necklace and waist ornaments over orange and red cloth, and holds a modak-style sweet and an axe-like implement in its raised hands. A dense arch of white jasmine garlands, yellow and purple marigolds, red roses and green leaves frames the murti. Flower offerings lie at its base. No people are visible, and the wall behind is orange with a partial signboard reading 'MPLE' at the top left.2010-09-03 +1 copiesA metal Ganesha murti stands at the center of a decorated shrine, adorned with jeweled silver crown, ornate necklaces and a red-orange silk cloth draped around its body. Its raised hands hold ceremonial implements. White jasmine garlands hang from its shoulders, and the shrine is framed by layered rows of yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands. An umbrella with fringed edging is visible overhead. No people are visible in the image.2010-09-05A close photograph of a silver-toned Ganesha murti adorned with an ornate jewelled crown and jewelled ear and arm ornaments set with red, green and white stones. The deity wears a red and orange silk cloth with a gold-bordered band and a layered jewelled necklace. It holds a modak sweet in one hand and a trunk-curled object in the other, standing before a backdrop of bright marigold, jasmine and red rose garlands arranged in arching rows. No people are visible.2010-09-04 +1 copiesA silver Ganesha murti stands in a flower-decorated shrine, wearing an ornate jewelled crown and a gold-and-stone necklace with a large gold pendant. Its body is draped in orange and red silk. The deity holds a shell-like object and a rope or staff in its raised hands, and is framed by garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers arranged in arches. An orange canopy hangs overhead, and a metal lamp stand hangs from the top. This is a deity murti, not a living person, and no people are visible.2010-09-05A 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.2010-09-03