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A photograph of a Ganesha deity murti decorated with a large garland of red, white, yellow and purple flowers and green leaves, wearing layered silver and jewelled necklaces and a golden crown, seated on an orange-and-gold cloth draped over a golden lion-shaped pedestal. On the left, a young priest with a shaved head, orange-saffron dhoti and shoulder cloth, rudraksha mala, and white markings on his chest and arms holds a silver vessel near the murti, in a puja setting with trees behind.

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September 09 20132013-09-09A young man in an orange sannyasi-style wrap and orange cloth stands at left, facing right toward a large golden Ganesha murti seated on a dais. He wears a rudraksha mala and bangles, holds a silver bowl in his hands, and has light sacred marks on his bare upper arms. The deity is draped in layered garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and green leaves, with ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, an elephant trunk, and a golden crown. Trees and a small building appear in the background. A translucent logo and copyright text overlay the image.2013-09-09September 09 20132013-09-09A seated priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala performs puja before a Ganesha murti heavily garlanded with red, pink, white and yellow flower strings. The deity wears an orange cloth, silver ornaments and a crown-like headpiece. The priest holds a small plate or lamp toward the idol. Brass vessels, bowls of flowers and offerings, a lit oil lamp, and a red cloth-draped seat sit on a low wooden table in front. Gold-carved panels frame the altar in a dimly lit hall.2011-11-28 +1 copiesA priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace kneels at the lower left, holding a brass lamp with a bright oil flame and making a small offering before a deity murti. The murti is a Ganesha form, draped with an orange cloth, a silver crown, and heavy garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds with white flowers in tiered strands. Behind it stands an ornate gilded metal backdrop with repousse floral and scroll patterns, and a red satin cloth covers the altar. The setting appears to be a temple sanctum.2011-11-28November 28 20112011-11-28A photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow, red and white flower garlands and a green silk backdrop, with a golden throne-like base and a golden peacock-style carved vahana in front. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, red tilak on his forehead and gold chains, stands holding a golden plate with a flower garland, offering it at the murti. To the left, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with white ash markings on his arms stands facing the murti. A golden trident-like staff is set against the deity.2011-10-26August 25 20172017-08-25November 28 20112011-11-28August 28 20162016-08-28December 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copiesGanesha murti adorned with a golden crown, layered jewelled necklaces and garlands of red, white, yellow and purple flowers, set within a gilded arch and under an orange canopy. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with white markings on his arm and a rudraksha-style mala, stands at right holding a silver lamp and bell over the deity while a flame burns at the top, as in a puja. A silver bowl and red brocade cloth lie in front. The scene appears to be a night-time Ganesha worship.2013-09-09 +1 copies