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August 21 2014

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A decorated Ganesha murti, the deity visible only as a dressed figure, seated on a raised platform against a black night background. The murti is draped in a maroon silk cloth with an orange-gold border, adorned with heavy white flower garlands that drape over the shoulders and down the sides, pearl and gold necklaces, and jeweled armbands. A decorated silver-and-jewel crown or pointed headpiece rises from the head with a twisted rope knot on top. Green leaves and dry grass stalks frame the base, with a fresh garland at the lower front. No people are visible.2014-08-21August 21 20142014-08-21A photograph of a decorated brass kalasha placed atop a wooden structure at night against a black background. The vessel is wrapped in white jasmine garlands with green leaves, red rose accents, a pink silk cloth draped around its base, and a gold-toned embellished motif with red and green stones. A crystal-studded crown-like ornament sits on top, flanked by golden bird-shaped finials. No physical people are visible.2014-11-25A night photograph of a decorated ritual arrangement on a draped table with a purple and magenta cloth. At the centre stands a tall deity murti or ritual form draped in a white and green sari-like cloth with gold borders, wearing a long white and pink garland, a large jewelled silver-toned pendant and rose petals. Before it sit several green, red and orange cloth-wrapped coconuts with mango leaves and yellow marigold flowers, and a brass kalasha with mango leaves and a jewelled necklace draped over an orange cloth. Scattered rose petals lie on the table and a dark foliage background surrounds the scene. No people are visible.2014-03-09October 27 20142014-10-27August 21 20142014-08-21September 14 20142014-09-14A decorated deity murti on a wooden platform at night, dressed in an orange and gold silk cloth with a jewelled chest ornament and wrapped in long white flower garlands and green leaves. Brass pots with palm fronds stand on either side. Two painted figures of seated sages with folded hands and red-and-white rudraksha-style beads kneel at the base of the platform. The background is dark with a red-and-white striped pillar edge at left. No living people are visible.2014-08-21August 21 20142014-08-21November 24 20152015-11-24Night photograph of a puja before a decorated Ganesha murti on an altar. A man seen from behind, wearing a rust-red turban and maroon-and-gold draped cloth, has his bare upper back and arms raised with palms pressed together in worship. He bears white markings on his arms, and a rudraksha mala hangs at his back. The Ganesha murti is wrapped in white flower garlands and draped in orange and green silk, with gold ornaments, leaves and kalasha-like decorations, flanked by two smaller Ganesha figures holding flowers. Background is dark with warm lamp lights. Appears to be a Ganesha Chaturthi puja.2014-08-21November 25 20142014-11-25