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A large painted clay murti of Lord Ganesha seated on a golden lion pedestal flanked by two white bulls with painted red and blue decoration, set in an open-sided pavilion. The deity has a red trunk, large red ears, a bindi and tilak, a rudraksha-style necklace and garlands of marigolds and red flowers. Its raised hands hold a conch-like object and a lamp. Potted plants line red-and-white striped steps, and colourful striped banners hang from the pavilion poles. No people are visible.

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A large, brightly painted clay statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha sits on a tiered base of red-and-white striped steps outdoors, surrounded by green trees. The murti has a red trunk, red ears and a red-and-gold crown, and holds a modak-like sweet, a noose and an axe-like implement in raised hands. Garlands of marigolds and purple flowers hang around its neck and shoulders. At its base sit a white cow, an orange tiger or lion and a small orange animal, with a flowered offering at its feet. A woman in a light blue outfit walks in the background, and flanking tasselled orange and blue banners hang at the edges. No physical devotees are seated in the foreground.2016-08-27 +1 copiesAugust 27 20162016-08-27 +1 copiesA large painted clay murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, sits centrally on a pedestal decorated with a lion and two bulls or cows in bright colours. The murti has red and orange skin, a red trunk, a crown, and is garlanded with white and yellow flowers and a red-and-purple garland. Two figures stand on either side with lotus and other ornaments raised. A woman in an orange sari stands on the left steps beside potted plants, while potted plants line the red-and-white striped steps. Colourful cloth banners hang from the canopy above, and trees appear in the background.2016-08-27A large painted clay murti of Lord Ganesha is seated on a tiered red and white striped platform inside an open-sided pavilion. The elephant-headed deity has orange skin, red ears, a golden crown, and garlands of flowers around his neck, with a sequined dark cloth draped over the seat. Two tigers flank the base beneath him. Potted plants line the steps and small brass lamps sit at the front, with trees visible beyond the structure and colourful hanging cloth banners overhead. No people are visible.2016-09-03 +1 copiesSeptember 05 20162016-09-05August 20 20142014-08-20 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20162016-09-15A large painted clay murti of Lord Ganesha is seated on a throne-like base flanked by a lion and two mice or bulls at its foot, set before an orange backdrop within an ornate stone arch. The deity has red painted hands holding a goad and a noose, wears a maroon crown with a crescent, a gold necklace, a garland of yellow marigolds, and a brown-gold shawl. Marigold and pink flower garlands decorate the base. In the left foreground a bare-chested person in an orange-and-white dhoti stands with hair tied up, facing the murti in worship beside potted plants. Green trees and a stone wall form the outdoor setting.2016-09-05September 01 20142014-09-01August 27 20162016-08-27 +1 copiesSeptember 05 20162016-09-05A large painted clay murti of Ganesha, with an elephant head, red trunk, gold crown and ornaments, seated before an orange backdrop under an arch. Garlands hang across his shoulders and two tiger-like mounts flank the lower chest. In front, a priest in an orange dhoti with bare chest and rudraksha-style beads sits on a mat at a brass puja setup with bowls, a kalasha-style vessel and a ceremonial sword. Potted plants line striped steps, with green trees behind. The scene reads as a Ganesha Chaturthi puja.2016-09-05