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December 21 2011

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A black stone Ganesha murti seated on a dark stepped pedestal inside a gilded arch, set outdoors among green trees. The deity wears a white dhoti with gold borders, an orange cloth draped over the head, and a white-and-multicoloured floral garland around the neck. Several arms are visible, with the trunk turned to the viewer. Red-and-white painted border blocks, a brass oil lamp and a plate of white flowers sit at the base. No people are visible.2012-10-06September 26 20122012-09-26A black stone Ganesha murti sits on a black pedestal inside a gilded arched frame at an outdoor shrine surrounded by green trees and potted plants. The deity wears a white dhoti with a red-bordered cloth, an orange-red shawl draped over the shoulders, and a golden necklace. Small brass oil lamps stand at the base on either side. Red-and-white painted shrine pillars with Tamil name plaques flank the shrine, and a red-clad figure stands in the background.2012-10-13Outdoor photograph of a large black stone Ganesha murti seated on a black pedestal inside a red and white striped enclosure. The elephant-headed deity wears a white dhoti, an orange and saffron shawl, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and a flower placed at the base. Two gold-painted arches frame the shrine, with smaller shrines and green trees in the background. A Tamil name plate sits on the front of the base.2011-10-10October 05 20122012-10-05April 17 20112011-04-17January 08 20102010-01-08A black stone murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, seated on a dark pedestal within a gilded arched frame carved with foliage and figures. The murti wears a white dhoti with a red and gold border, a long gold necklace studded with pink flower-shaped medallions, and white tilaka on the trunk and forehead. Its four arms hold ritual objects. Green trees and a sunlit outdoor temple courtyard form the background.2012-09-12A dark stone murti of Ganesha seated within an ornate golden arch of carved floral and figurative relief, set outdoors among green trees and shrubs. The elephant-headed deity wears a gold crown with red ornament, a white and black draped shawl with lace edging, a large silver-and-gold necklace, and a pendant. Small flowers rest on the base beneath him, and a red-and-white painted pedestal with a Tamil label stands at the edge of the frame.2011-04-17A black stone murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, seated on a dark pedestal inside an ornate golden arch. The murti wears a white dhoti with a green and gold bordered shawl draped over its shoulders, a rudraksha mala, a green stone pendant, and a bangle on one arm. Its multiple hands hold ritual objects. Behind it stand green trees and a second arch, and red and white striped temple walls frame the platform. A brass plate with yellow flowers sits at the right edge. No people are visible.2011-10-02A black stone Ganesha murti sits in a niche framed by an ornate gold arch at night. The deity is draped in a white cloth with a gold-bordered orange-red edge, adorned with white and red flower garlands and a rudraksha mala. A green stone is set at the chest. Below, a black pedestal rests on a red and white striped base with a blue plaque reading ஆனந்த கணபதி (Ananda Ganapathi). Dark foliage fills the background. No people are visible.2011-09-08A photograph of a golden-yellow Ganesha murti seated on a black stone pedestal inside a golden arched frame carved with floral and elephant motifs. The deity wears an orange turban, a red-and-gold ornamented chest piece, a white pearl necklace and gold tassels, and holds his arms in blessing and with raised implements. Potted yellow plants, trees and red-and-white painted borders surround the shrine in an outdoor setting.2012-09-19