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A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti of Ganesha, standing centrally in a gold-painted arched shrine with white dhoti-style drapery, gold waistband, and a golden crown with red and green gems. Two gold and blue attendant figures with tall crowns and silver necklaces flank him on pedestals with magenta and gold cloth. The arch is wrapped in red, pink, white, green and yellow striped garlands, with a red cloth backdrop behind. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.

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December 30 20062006-12-30December 29 20062006-12-29Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA golden metal murti of an elephant-headed deity, identified by iconography as Ganesha, seated centrally before a golden arch with a waterfall-style backdrop. The central figure wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a white shawl and a crown, with a garland of white beads across the trunk. Two standing female figures flank him, each in a green sari with gold borders, red-and-white crowns, and jeweled necklaces. Golden ornate panels and blue and red cloths surround the display, which appears to be a set-up of deity figures. No living people are visible.December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti set up in a display arrangement. At center sits an elephant-headed Ganesha figure with a golden crown, holding a modak bowl and an axe, draped in a white and gold-bordered dhoti-style cloth. Flanking him are two standing female figures in green saris with jewelled necklaces and crowns, and a figure on the right in pink and white adornment. Ornate gold arches frame the figures against a backdrop printed with a large banyan tree. A shelf-like base holds the figures with blue and red cloths beneath. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues.A gilded metal murti of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha seated centrally on a lotus-shaped pedestal, flanked by two gilded female figures in green silk saris with gold borders and jewelled necklaces. The central figure wears a white dhoti with gold borders and a white shawl draped over his shoulders, holds a modak-like sweet and an ankusha, and sports a jewelled crown and garlands. An ornate golden arch frames the group against a painted backdrop of rocks and greenery.A golden Ganesha murti seated centrally in yellow silk dhoti, adorned with an ornate gold and jewelled torso covering, large gold necklaces, and ear ornaments. Two smaller golden figures flank him, each wearing pearl necklaces, gold crowns and jewelled earrings, with a semicircular backdrop of yellow, red, pink and orange flower garlands. The scene is a decorated deity murti rather than living people.2006-09-02December 29 20062006-12-29December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph of a procession float or outdoor display set on a white wooden platform. Three gilded deity murtis stand in the centre and on each side: a tall central Ganesha with an elephant head, a crown and raised hands holding ritual objects, flanked by two standing female figures in blue and gold garments, white beaded necklaces and crowns. Each murti is draped in a garland of yellow and green flowers, and the central figure also wears a purple and green garland. Behind them are trees, a palm frond and a low pink building. At the far left edge a man in white stands partly visible, and a blue plastic bag sits beneath the platform. Only the partly visible man is a physical person.2006-12-23A golden metal murti of Ganesha seated centrally in front of a large gold arched frame, flanked by two standing golden female figures in green saris with gold borders, elaborate jewelry and jeweled headdresses. The central Ganesha wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a white shawl, a jeweled crown and a garland over the trunk, holding a modak bowl in one hand and an ankusha-like object in another. Behind is a painted backdrop of a forested waterfall scene.