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Close view of a silver Ganesha murti decorated with jeweled ornaments and a crown set with white and colored stones, draped in orange and red fabric and surrounded by garlands of purple globe amaranth, red flowers and white jasmine. Gold bead garlands hang at the sides and a large silver modak is held in the trunk. No living people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of a silver Ganesha murti, the elephant-headed deity, richly adorned for worship. The murti wears an ornate crown and large jewelled ear ornaments set with white stones, red and green gems. Layered necklaces of white stones, pink and green gems, and dangling gold bead strands hang on its chest, and its raised trunk holds a modak sweet. Red and orange cloth drapes behind it, with garlands of white jasmine and purple and red flowers filling the frame. No physical people are visible.2010-09-05September 05 20102010-09-05Close-up photograph of a silver Ganesha murti (deity murti) adorned with an elaborate jewelled crown, orange headcloth and encrusted ornaments in red, green and white stones. Large paisley-shaped jewelled ornaments hang from the ears, a green teardrop gem sits on the forehead and a red gem decorates the chest. The murti is surrounded by yellow marigold garlands, purple flowers and green leaves, with an orange fringed canopy above. No people are visible.2010-09-12A photograph of a silver Ganesha murti, the elephant-headed deity, adorned with an ornate jeweled crown and jewelled ornaments in red, green and white stones. The murti wears a red and orange cloth with a yellow lower garment and heavy gold bead necklaces. It holds a modak in one hand and an axe-like object in the other, and is surrounded by garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red and purple flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-09-05A photograph of a metal Ganesha murti, an elephant-headed deity, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown set with white, red and green stones. The murti wears a red and gold silk garment, layered jewelled necklaces and armbands, and holds a modak sweet in one hand and an elephant-tusk or axe-like object in the other. Behind it is a dense backdrop of garlands in yellow marigold, purple, red and white jasmine-style flowers, and green leaves. The murti is the sole subject; no physical people are visible.2010-09-04Close view of a silver Ganesha murti, elephant-headed deity, adorned with a jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones and a peacock feather. Heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces, a red and gold silk garment and red and white flower garlands surround the figure. The trunk curls toward a small rounded object held in one hand while the other hand is raised. No people are visible; the image shows only the decorated statue.2010-09-02A silver Ganesha murti, the elephant-headed deity, is richly adorned with a jewelled crown and dense white and multicoloured stone-studded ornaments. It wears a red and orange silk dhoti with a golden-brown sash, a long gold bead necklace, and is framed by garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigolds, with rows of purple and red flowers behind. Its hands hold silver ritual objects, one a modak-like sweet and one a ceremonial implement. No physical people are visible; the image shows the decorated deity murti during a festival decoration.2010-09-05A silver Ganesha murti, the elephant-headed deity, is adorned with a tall, ornate crown of jewelled filigree set with red, green and white stones and a peacock feather. Its trunk curls down and its hands hold a modak-like sweet and a gesturing hand. Heavy jewelled necklaces, bangles and ear ornaments cover the murti, draped in an orange garment. Red roses and white jasmine garlands frame it, with yellow marigold garlands at right. Behind, a blurred orange-robed figure raises a hand in blessing, but this is a backdrop image rather than a clearly identifiable person, and no physical people are in the foreground. The image is a photograph of a decorated deity murti during a festival-style display.2010-09-02A 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.2010-09-03December 23 20162016-12-23September 11 20102010-09-11Close-up photograph of a silver-toned Ganesha murti, the elephant-headed deity, richly dressed for worship. The face is adorned with a large green gemstone and jeweled ornaments set with red, green and white stones and pearls. An orange silk turban-like headdress with a gold-patterned border sits atop the head, and a red jeweled disc is set on the chest above a red and gold brocade cloth. Marigold-like flowers and green leaves frame the top of the image. No physical people are visible.2010-09-12