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April 02 20122012-04-02April 02 20122012-04-02April 01 20122012-04-01A black stone murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, seated within an ornate gold-toned arched shrine niche. The figure wears a crown decorated with red and white beadwork and red gems, and is draped in a shimmering yellow silk cloth with red and green borders. A thick garland of orange and green flowers hangs around the neck, and a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace are visible. A small brass figure of Ganesha stands on the dark pedestal in front. The background is a polished maroon stone wall.2010-02-09A black stone Ganesha murti seated in a shrine niche framed by an ornate gold-toned arch with carved floral and bird motifs. The deity wears a decorated crown with red and white ornaments, a white tilak, and a garland of orange and green flowers. A yellow silk cloth with red borders drapes the seated figure, and a small brass Ganesha figure stands on the platform in front. The dark polished wall behind frames the shrine.2010-02-09A black stone Ganesha murti seated in a niche framed by an ornate gold arch with carved floral and peacock-like motifs. The elephant-headed deity wears an orange cloth draped over the head, a white dhoti, a red and gold flower garland, and layered white and green-stone jewelry, with a gold crown-like ornament on top. Red woven garlands hang on either side. Two brass oil lamps stand at the front beside a small wooden stool holding an offering. No people are visible. +1 copiesA black stone murti of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha sits in a niche framed by an ornate gold-toned arch with floral carvings. The murti wears a tall ornate crown with red and white decoration, a long white and red-trimmed tilak on its trunk, a thick garland of orange and yellow marigolds with green leaves, and a gold chain. A shiny yellow silk cloth with red and blue borders drapes over its shoulders and lap.2010-09-26A black stone Ganesha murti with an elephant head sits on a dark pedestal under a large gold-coloured ornate arch at night. It wears a jewelled crown, a white cloth, a gold and gem necklace, and is draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves. Flower petals lie on the base and the murti is lit from the front. No people are visible.2010-01-08A dark stone Ganesha murti sits in a niche framed by an ornate gold-toned arch with a carved makara-style crest. The deity wears a white dhoti, an orange cloth draped over the head, and white and yellow marigold garlands, with a long red woven garland looping around the arch. In front, a brass plate holds a small lamp and flowers, surrounded by several small oil lamps lit on a dark granite platform. The walls are polished maroon stone.2007-11-24November 24 20072007-11-24A black stone deity murti of Lord Ganesha stands within an ornate gold arched frame against a dark polished granite wall. The elephant-headed figure wears a jewelled red and white crown, a long green and orange marigold garland, and a gold necklace, and is draped in a shiny yellow silk cloth with red and blue borders. Multiple arms are raised, and small white beaded or stone accents decorate the arms and trunk. No people are visible in the scene.2010-09-26A black stone Ganesha murti in a shrine niche, draped in a cream silk cloth with red and green border, adorned with a yellow marigold garland, silver necklace and crown. A gilded arched frame with floral and makara motifs surrounds the deity. In front, a silver puja tray holds a small bell, a silver kalasha-style vessel, a lamp and orange cloth, with a brass bell and plate on the floor. No people are visible.2006-10-01