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A woman in a rust-orange and gold-bordered sari stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, head bowed, a red and orange flower garland draped over her shoulders. Before her, a golden deity murti of Ganesha, seated on a golden mouse vahana, is adorned with layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white flower strands, with a gold crown. The murti sits in a gold-framed niche against a magenta and deep maroon drape. Rows of small metal bowls filled with offerings line the floor in front of a violet cloth, with a few fruits placed among them. A white pedestal fan stands at the left edge.

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Annadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01September 09 20132013-09-09A photograph of a person standing smiling on a stage beside a large golden Ganesha murti seated on a golden mouse vahana, set in a gilded arched niche with a magenta drape. The Ganesha murti wears a silver face, a gold crown and multiple garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. The standing person wears an orange-and-gold ritual dhoti and shawl, a red rudraksha-style mala, a gold necklace and gold armbands, with a red bindi. Rows of small silver bowls filled with food offerings sit in front of the murti on the floor, alongside a few fruits on a purple cloth-covered platform. A white pedestal fan stands at left and a dark curtain fills the background. The page's Ganesh Chaturthi context indicates a festival offering, though the image itself shows only the decorated murti and offerings.2013-09-09 +1 copiesSeptember 09 20132013-09-09September 09 20132013-09-09September 09 20132013-09-09September 09 20132013-09-09A smiling man in a rust-orange and gold dhoti and shawl stands at left, waving one hand, wearing layered gold necklaces, a red and orange flower garland, bangles and a red bindi. Beside him a large golden Ganesha murti sits on a gold mouse vahana, draped in yellow and red flower garlands and white ornamental necklaces, with a golden arch behind and magenta drapery. In front, rows of steel plates hold food offerings, with bananas and fruit on a purple cloth. The man appears to be a devotee or priest; his identity is not established, and the appearance cues are insufficient to name him.2013-09-09 +1 copiesSeptember 02 20132013-09-02A photograph of a shaved-headed? No: a long-haired figure in a rust-brown sannyasi-style robe stands at left, a purple and white flower garland around the neck, hands folded in prayer, facing right. Beside them is an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and a gold lion or bull figure at its base. At right stands a decorated deity murti of Shiva-form adorned with yellow and red garlands, a gold sacred bull (Nandi) in front, and a blue-draped pedestal. Behind is a painted backdrop of a South Indian gopuram temple tower. The scene suggests a temple-style puja setting.2016-01-24A man in an orange-brown dhoti with gold borders and an orange shawl stands on a red mat beside a golden deity murti of Ganesha seated on a golden lion-supported throne, garlanded with red and yellow marigold garlands and a gold necklace. A clear acrylic lectern and a white pedestal fan stand to the left, with a deep maroon velvet curtain behind. The man wears a rudraksha-style mala and gold armlet and smiles toward the murti. a person identification is uncertain from appearance; this is a ceremonial stage setting with a deity image.2013-09-02September 09 20132013-09-09