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August 28 20142014-08-28 +2 copiesAugust 29 20142014-08-29 +1 copiesDecember 18 20162016-12-18A photograph of a Ganesha murti, the elephant-headed deity, shown frontally within a gilded arched shrine with embossed golden panels. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown set with pearls, red and green stones, and a central red gem, along with a crescent-and-tilak forehead ornament. Its body is adorned with layered gold and silver necklaces, a turquoise-and-pearl chest piece, and a long garland of rudraksha beads and silver bells. It is draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, red roses, yellow and orange marigolds, and magenta blooms, with green leaves. A deep blue cloth covers the base of the murti. No people are visible.2013-08-20 +1 copiesFebruary 05 20142014-02-05November 25 20142014-11-25A ceremonially dressed Ganesha murti stands at the centre, elephant-headed with a tall gold crown set with red, green and white stones, and a black cloth with a jewelled tripundra-style band across the forehead. Heavy garlands of yellow, purple, magenta and red-orange flowers frame the figure on both sides. Layered gold and jewelled necklaces, rudraksha-bead strands and a silver trunk-ornament adorn the body, and a silver or copper-toned bowl or ladle is held in one hand. The murti wears a white dhoti with a gold border. The backdrop is a pale cream silk curtain. No physical people are visible.2014-08-28November 04 20132013-11-04August 20 20132013-08-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a Ganesha murti, the elephant-headed deity, decorated for a festival. The metal murti wears a red-and-gold turban and an elaborate silver-and-gem necklace over an orange garment. It is framed by thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves, set in a gold ornate arch against a magenta cloth backdrop. No people are visible.2013-09-08 +1 copiesAugust 22 20142014-08-22 +1 copiesOctober 11 20142014-10-11