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A 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.

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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.2010-09-04 +1 copiesA 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 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 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.2010-09-03A photograph of a decorated Ganesha deity murti standing on a grey elephant-shaped vehicle. The metallic murti wears an ornate silver crown, layered silver-and-jewelled necklaces, an orange dhoti and a red shawl, and holds a rope and an elephant-goad-like implement. It is framed by an arch of garlands in yellow marigold, purple, red, orange rose and white jasmine strands with green leaves. An orange cloth covers the elephant's back, and a CCTV camera is mounted above. No people are visible.2010-09-03A decorated Ganesha murti stands at the centre of a garlanded shrine. The deity has a golden trunk, an ornate silver crown and large silver earrings, a red-and-gold garment and a heavy silver necklace. He is framed by a tall arch of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and green, with white jasmine strands hanging down and a red and gold rudraksha-like bead garland draped across the front. The figure rests on an orange cloth-covered platform beneath a yellow canopy with fringe. Behind the shrine, a red-trimmed orange wall and metal grilled shutters. No people are visible.2010-09-08 +1 copiesA silver-toned Ganesha murti stands at the centre of a shrine, framed by a dense arch of marigold and other flower garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and green. The deity wears an ornate silver crown, a large silver chest ornament, a red-and-gold sash and an orange cloth at the waist, and holds a silver goad and other objects in its hands. A thick red and gold garland hangs from the figure. A yellow and orange canopy hangs overhead, and a red chair sits at the left edge against an orange wall with metal louvred windows.2010-09-08A 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 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 gilded Ganesha murti, the elephant-headed deity, seated against a dark curtain. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and a red and gold silk garment. Its four arms hold ceremonial objects, and a thick arch of marigold and red, white and green garlands frames the figure. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-12A photograph of a silver Ganesha murti, the elephant-headed deity, adorned for worship. The murti wears an ornate jewelled crown and jewelled paisley-shaped ear ornaments, layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones, and a yellow dhoti with an orange-and-gold brocade upper garment and a red sash. Its hands hold a silver modak bowl and an axe-like object. It is framed by a dense arrangement of red roses, yellow and white marigold garlands, purple globe flowers and green leaves, with a gold bead garland draped across it. No people are visible.2010-09-07 +1 copies