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A gilded and jewelled murti of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha stands on a tiered gold pedestal against a dark draped backdrop. The figure wears a crown studded with red and green stones, a pearl-and-stone necklace, and a white dhoti with gold border and silver appliqué. A large golden prabhavali behind it has a peacock-feather motif. A small red offering sits at its base.

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A gilded Ganesha murti stands on an ornate golden pedestal before a dark grey draped cloth on a red tiled floor. The deity has an elephant head with a jeweled crown, a peacock-feather plume and a golden arched backdrop. He wears a gold-bordered white and yellow dhoti, a sash, a jeweled chest ornament and a green garland. Two ornate brass oil lamps stand on either side, each topped with a small Ganesha figure. A faint purple and white logo appears in the upper left corner. No people are visible in the scene.2006-08-28A gilded deity murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, shown close-up against a dark brown draped backdrop. The figure wears an ornate golden crown with red and green jewelled embellishments and a peacock feather fan behind the head, a gold-and-cream sash draped over the shoulders, and a rich layered necklace with a central pendant. Its trunk curls toward the viewer, and the arms hold ritual objects in gold, with a green fringed garment at the chest. The fan-shaped halo is bordered in gold tinsel with red and green accents.2006-08-28Close-up of a gilded metal Ganesha murti, elephant-headed deity seated with a jewelled crown adorned with pearls and red and green stones. The trunk and forehead are decorated with garlands of pearls, red and green beads. The murti holds ritual objects in its raised hands and is set against a painted backdrop of waterfalls and greenery under an ornate golden arch. A white dhoti with gold border is visible at the base. No people are visible.A large gilded metal murti of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, seated and shown in close frontal view. The figure wears an ornate golden crown set with white and red stones and pearl-like beads, a sindoor-marked forehead, and multiple strands of pearl and red-and-green stone necklaces draped on the trunk and chest. Its upper body is adorned with gold ornaments, and a cream dhoti with gold borders is visible. Gilded arms hold ritual objects, and an elaborately carved gold arch frames the top. Behind it is a painted backdrop of a waterfall and rocky landscape. No people are visible.A large gilded metal murti of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, shown from the front in close view. The golden figure wears an ornate crown with pearl and stone studding and a pearl-bordered band, with rows of pearl and red-and-green gem garlands hanging down the trunk. A gold-toned arm holds a modak-like sweet near the trunk tip, and a cream dhoti with orange-gold border appears at the base. A painted backdrop of misty green landscape with rock formations stands behind the statue. No people are visible.December 28 20092009-12-28A 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 gilded bronze murti of Ganesha in a dynamic dancing pose against a black background. The elephant-headed deity stands on one raised leg on a lotus-petal base, with the trunk curled up and the body ornamented with bands and a jewelled belt. Multiple arms hold a modak bowl, a ritual implement and an axe-like object, while another hand is outstretched. Elaborate crown, earrings and engraved detailing catch the light. No people are visible.A photograph of a polished bronze Ganesha murti standing in a dancing pose on a tiered gilded pedestal, with one leg raised and a small mouse at the base. The deity wears a white dhoti with gold and multicoloured borders, a jewelled necklace, armlets and anklets, and ornate headgear. Its hands hold a modak and a rope or goad. Behind it hang a red, yellow, green and white flower garland and a gold-fringed decorative panel, with a white tent wall in the background.2006-12-23A photograph of a polished golden metal murti of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha in a dynamic dancing pose. The figure stands on one leg on a tiered lotus-shaped pedestal with a raised lower leg bent outward, and the arms are extended with a trunk-like curl and a long snake or ornamental stick held in one hand. A small ornate vessel is held in another hand. The statue is set against a blue and white striped cloth backdrop, with a small purple logo at the top left corner.2006-08-28September 26 20172017-09-26A 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.2010-09-03