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A dark stone or black-painted murti of an elephant-headed deity, Ganesha, stands adorned for worship. It wears a red silk dhoti or cloth draped over the body with a green border, a red and green turban-like headdress with gold ornaments, and a layered gold and jewelled necklace with a large ornate pendant. Multiple garlands of white jasmine, red and orange marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves hang across the figure. Yellow and orange flowers lie at its base. A dark red velvet curtain forms the background. The raised hand holds a silver-toned object. There are no visible people in the scene.

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A dark grey Ganesha murti with an elephant head is adorned for worship. It wears a green, red and gold turban-style crown and a red silk cloth. Its trunk and forehead bear white and gold decorations, and a white conch shell is set before the trunk with a red flower. Heavy jeweled necklaces with blue and gold stones hang on its chest, and the murti is garlanded with white, orange, red, purple and green flower strands. Red velvet drapery forms the background.2024-08-09A large dark stone murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, stands centrally against deep red velvet drapery. The idol wears a tall ornate gold crown with a red and green cloth band marked with vibhuti lines, a red bindi and white urdhva pundra lines on the forehead, and a gold and jewelled teal garment with an elaborate beaded necklace. Thick garlands of yellow, orange, purple and red flowers hang over its shoulders and arms. Its multiple arms hold a ladle-like vessel and a silver-tipped object, and it wears silver bracelets and a gold trunk ornament.2024-06-07A large dark stone murti of Lord Ganesha stands on a pedestal before a deep maroon curtain. The elephant-headed deity wears a red and green crown with a tilak marking, a jeweled necklace, earrings, and a blue and teal silk garment with gold borders. Thick garlands of white, purple, orange and green flowers drape across the figure, and small petals and flower offerings lie at the base. Gold-toned platform and decorative stone base frame the murti. No people are visible in the scene.2024-06-07A large black stone murti of Lord Ganesha stands on a dark pedestal before a deep maroon velvet curtain. The deity wears a red, green and gold crown, a gold and jewelled necklace, round earrings, and a purple and gold silk dhoti. Layered garlands of white, orange, red, green and purple flowers drape over the body and shoulders, and a small oil lamp sits on the base. No people are visible.2024-07-06A large dark stone Ganesha murti stands on a black pedestal before a deep maroon velvet curtain. The elephant-headed deity wears a green and red crown with gold and jewelled ornaments, a tripundra mark on the forehead, and a silver and jewelled necklace. Multicoloured garlands of white jasmine, orange marigolds, green leaves and purple flowers hang across the body. Yellow silk drapes the lower body with a purple cloth beneath. A small pink flower rests at the base. No physical people are visible.2024-09-08A large black stone murti of Ganesha stands on a dark pedestal before a deep maroon velvet curtain. The deity has an elephant head, a jeweled crown wrapped in a green and red cloth, and a silver-and-gem necklace, with multiple arms. He wears a yellow dhoti and purple sash, and is draped with garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers, and purple blooms. A silver-coloured vessel stands to the right, and a small floral offering sits on a green leaf plate at the base. No people are visible.2024-01-09A photograph of a black stone murti of Ganesha seated on a dark green cloth-covered platform against a yellow wall and a maroon damask curtain. The deity wears a red and green turban, a red and gold garment, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, and a red jewelled chest ornament. White striped markings decorate the face and trunk, with a red tilak on the forehead. Multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and orange hang from the shoulders, and white flower clusters are tied near the base. The figure holds ritual objects in its raised hands, and an ornate gold and pink offering is placed at the front.2024-06-09KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 5/1/20212021-05-01 +1 copiesA large dark-grey Ganesha murti stands on a carved black pedestal before a maroon velvet curtain in a temple setting. The deity wears a jeweled crown with a green and red cloth band, silver and gold necklaces, a yellow dhoti and purple sash, and is draped in garlands of white flowers and red, green and purple beads. A silver lidded vessel stands to the right and a small offering of flowers on a green leaf sits on a wooden table in front. No people are visible.2024-08-19Close-up photograph of a black stone murti of Ganapati, the elephant-headed deity, adorned for worship. The murti wears a red and green turban, white painted tilak and trunk markings, and a gold jewelled necklace set with red stones. Layered garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers and roses drape across the shoulders and chest, and a bright red cloth is visible below. A gold and red decorated ornament sits on the forehead. The background shows draped curtains in warm brown tones.2024-06-09Close-up photo of a black stone murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, dressed for Ganesh Chathurthi. The face has white painted eyes and trunk stripes and a gold tilak with red stone inlay on the forehead. A red and green turban with a gold crown ornament sits on the head. Garlands of red, yellow, green and white fabric flowers, interspersed with red roses, white roses and orange roses, drape the shoulders. Jeweled gold-and-red stone necklaces adorn the chest, and a red cloth covers the seat. No people are visible in the frame.2024-06-09A dark black stone murti of Ganesha seated frontally on a dark pedestal, with a large trunk and four arms. He wears a golden-orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, a silver-and-red chest pendant, a long white-and-red beaded necklace with a central pendant, and a red and gold cloth draped over his shoulders. Small silver-and-white decorations appear on his hands, and scattered orange and red flower petals lie around the base. Behind him, smaller deity figures and a golden arch are blurred in the background. No people are visible.