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A photograph of a seated man in a yellow turban with a red bindi and red-and-gold striped silk dhoti, smiling and gesturing with his right hand toward a golden Ganesha murti. The Ganesha is decorated with yellow, red, pink and purple marigold and rose garlands, and sits on a golden mushika-like vahana base draped in pink silk. Above it hangs a multicoloured tasselled umbrella (chhatra). The seated man rests a bare foot on a golden pedestal beside an ornate gilded throne, and a small brass lamp and flower offerings are visible at the lower edge.

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A smiling man in a yellow turban and yellow shawl sits on an ornate gold throne, one bare foot raised, wearing red striped dhoti-style cloth and a rudraksha bracelet, gesturing with his right hand toward a Ganesha murti decorated with yellow, red, purple and green marigold garlands. The Ganesha sits on a golden base with a pink cloth and a gold mouse vahana, under a golden arched backdrop. Flower petals are placed on a gold tray in the foreground.2011-09-01A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-framed ornate throne at the right, smiling and gesturing with one hand toward a gold ganesha-style ornamented shrine at left. The seated figure wears a yellow turban with a red ornament, a yellow shawl over a red garment, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bracelets, and bare feet resting on the throne. A tablet sits on the throne arm. At left, a Ganesha murti decorated with yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands stands on a golden vahana with a pink cloth. A dark blue curtain hangs in the background. The seated figure's appearance is distinctive with turban, shawl and beads, though identity is uncertain.2011-09-01A seated man in a yellow turban and red striped dhoti with a yellow shawl sits on an ornate gold throne, smiling as he looks at a tablet he holds in one hand. Beside him stands a golden mount supporting a Ganesha deity murti, draped with yellow, red, green and purple flower garlands and a pink cloth, within a gold arched frame. Fruits, coconuts, bananas and flowers are arranged on the floor, with a gold tray of white flowers in front and a microphone stand at left. The man wears red bead malas and bracelets, and the setting appears to be a formal ritual or satsang space.2011-09-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with a golden ganesha-style vahana or mount topped by a Ganesha murti draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves. A seated person on a gold throne at right wears a yellow turban with a red flower, red and gold draped garments, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, and is smiling while looking toward the deity. Bananas and flower offerings lie on the stage, with a small brass lamp and a purple cloth on the platform.2011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01 +1 copiesOctober 30 20112011-10-30September 01 20112011-09-01A photograph of a stage decorated for a worship display. A deity murti of Ganesha, painted in green and white with an orange cloth, sits on a golden vahana resembling a mouse/rat, framed by a gilded arch and heavily draped with yellow, red, purple and green flower garlands. A standing performer on the left wears a red striped silk dhoti, a gold-bordered cream shawl draped over the shoulder and head, a cream turban with a peacock feather, a red bindi, and multiple gold necklaces. Bananas, fruit and sweets sit on plates and a woven mat in front, with a clay pot and leafy branches at right and a microphone on a stand. A multicoloured tasselled canopy hangs above.2011-09-01A photograph of a ceremonial scene. A smiling man with long dark hair stands at left wearing a yellow turban, a yellow shawl draped over one shoulder, a red striped dhoti-style garment and ornate gold necklaces, his right hand raised in greeting. Beside him stands a gold-plated figure of a deity, its base wrapped in a green mound of foliage and dense garlands of yellow, red, pink and purple flowers, with a golden arched frame and a pink cloth beneath. Bananas and fruit are arranged at the foot of the display, and a multicoloured tasselled canopy hangs from the ceiling above.2011-09-01 +2 copiesA photograph of a gold-framed shrine decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves. Inside the arch stands a silver-white Ganesha murti with a yellow headcloth and green silk, seated on a golden mouse vahana. A standing man in a yellow turban, red silk dhoti and yellow shawl, with long dark hair and gold necklaces, touches the mouse with one hand while smiling. Bananas, fruit and a brass lamp sit on a pink silk cloth at the base, and a multicoloured tasselled canopy hangs from the ceiling.2011-09-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial decoration centred on a deity murti of Ganesha seated on a golden mount, with a gold arch behind, framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and magenta flowers and green leaves. The deity wears a green and gold garment and a gold crown. A standing man at left in a yellow turban and yellow shawl, a red striped dhoti, rudraksha mala and gold chain smiles and touches the shawl. Bananas, fruits, coconuts and grains are arranged in front. A multicoloured tasselled canopy hangs above.2011-09-01 +1 copies