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Close-up photograph of a silver-toned Ganesha murti, the elephant-headed deity, richly dressed for worship. The face is adorned with a large green gemstone and jeweled ornaments set with red, green and white stones and pearls. An orange silk turban-like headdress with a gold-patterned border sits atop the head, and a red jeweled disc is set on the chest above a red and gold brocade cloth. Marigold-like flowers and green leaves frame the top of the image. No physical people are visible.

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September 12 20102010-09-12Close-up photograph of a silver Ganesha murti (deity murti) adorned with an elaborate jewelled crown, orange headcloth and encrusted ornaments in red, green and white stones. Large paisley-shaped jewelled ornaments hang from the ears, a green teardrop gem sits on the forehead and a red gem decorates the chest. The murti is surrounded by yellow marigold garlands, purple flowers and green leaves, with an orange fringed canopy above. No people are visible.2010-09-12Close view of a silver Ganesha murti, elephant-headed deity, adorned with a jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones and a peacock feather. Heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces, a red and gold silk garment and red and white flower garlands surround the figure. The trunk curls toward a small rounded object held in one hand while the other hand is raised. No people are visible; the image shows only the decorated statue.2010-09-02September 05 20102010-09-05Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god. The gilded head wears an ornate crown with a jewelled, pearl-studded peak and beaded band, and a forehead medallion with tripundra-style white markings. The trunk is decorated with bands of red and white pearl-and-stone jewellery, and the body is covered in embossed golden ornaments and drapery. A pale cloth and a blurred painted backdrop appear behind. No people are visible.April 18 20162016-04-18A 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.2010-09-03A silver Ganesha murti, the elephant-headed deity, is adorned with a tall, ornate crown of jewelled filigree set with red, green and white stones and a peacock feather. Its trunk curls down and its hands hold a modak-like sweet and a gesturing hand. Heavy jewelled necklaces, bangles and ear ornaments cover the murti, draped in an orange garment. Red roses and white jasmine garlands frame it, with yellow marigold garlands at right. Behind, a blurred orange-robed figure raises a hand in blessing, but this is a backdrop image rather than a clearly identifiable person, and no physical people are in the foreground. The image is a photograph of a decorated deity murti during a festival-style display.2010-09-02September 11 20102010-09-11A 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 24 20092009-12-24Close photograph of a golden-bronze Ganesha murti, elephant-headed deity with a tall gilded crown set with red stones and a red-and-gold cloth wrap around the head. The murti wears layered silver-and-gem necklaces with red, green and white stones, a jewelled waist ornament, a red-and-gold silk dhoti, and holds a modak in one hand and an axe-like hook in another. It is surrounded by yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. No physical people are visible.2013-12-24 +1 copies