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A photograph of a golden Ganesha murti seated within an ornate gilded arch, draped in garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses, with green leaf garlands and a jeweled crown. The deity holds a silver-toned staff or rod and an orange cloth is wrapped around its body. In the foreground a golden figure of a mouse or small animal vahana appears with a decorated harness. No physical people are visible in the frame.

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August 27 20142014-08-27August 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesAugust 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesOctober 11 20142014-10-11December 20 20162016-12-20A figure seated on a gilded throne-like altar in a golden arched frame, draped in layered garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses with white flower accents. The figure wears a tall golden crown, a gold ornate necklace, pendant chains and a sacred wand-like staff held in the hands, with red cloth behind. Two smaller standing deity figures flank the central form, each wrapped in yellow and red garlands. In front sits a golden ceremonial vessel. The setting is a staged backdrop with a stone temple-tower illustration on the left. This appears to be a deity murti or decorated idol rather than a living person, so no physical people are present.2016-01-24A ganesha murti is decorated for worship, seated on a gold-framed throne. It wears a gold crown, a red and white jewelled necklace, and a long gold chain of bead-like links draped in front. Garlands of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigolds frame the figure against a deep blue cloth. Behind the throne a red and white striped pillar, a red carpet and a canopy tent are visible under green trees.2015-09-08A metal Ganesha murti, elephant-headed deity, is decorated for worship within a gold ornate arched frame. The murti wears a tall conical crown with a horizontal tripundra mark, a red bindu on the forehead, and layered necklaces, strings of gold coins, and garlands of red, orange, and white flowers. A green cloth backdrop fills the arch, and a shaded open-sided pavilion with a red pillar surrounds it. No people are visible.2014-11-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a festival deity murti of an elephant-headed deity with a tall gold crown, seated atop a gilded golden horse statue on a wooden stand. The figure wears a silver necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and orange silk cloth drapes over its body. Yellow and red marigold garlands hang around the arch and the horse, and a gilded arch frame stands behind. A small golden attendant figure stands at the base beside the horse. No living people are visible.2014-08-27 +1 copiesSeptember 08 20132013-09-08 +1 copiesApril 14 20122012-04-14A priest in an orange dhoti with a red sash and rudraksha mala performs puja before a golden Ganesha murti seated on a gilded throne decorated with a green jewelled backdrop, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and an ornate gold arch. The priest, shirtless with white sacred markings on his arms and chest, raises a lamp in one hand and rings a bell in the other. A brass oil lamp stands at the right, and silver bowls sit at the base of the throne.2016-08-08