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Photograph of a decorated deity murti shrine under a multicoloured floral arch of pink, yellow, green, white and red garlands with gold-tipped leaf ornaments. At centre is an elephant-headed Ganesha figure in white dhoti, flanked by two standing gold-toned deity murtis in blue and gold clothing, with yellow and green garlands draped on them. A magenta cloth covers the base, with a brass kalasha and flower offerings in front, against a silver draped backdrop. No people are visible.

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December 30 20062006-12-30A decorated shrine under a temporary canopy displays three metal murtis on a red-and-white draped platform: a central Ganesha-form deity with an elephant head in a white dhoti, flanked by two standing deity figures in blue garments. Multicoloured garlands in pink, green, red, yellow and white form a large arch behind them, with ornaments along the edge. A canopy in orange, green and blue carries the text Dhyanapeetam, and a silver drape hangs behind the shrine under a corrugated roof.2006-12-30A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti of Ganesha, standing centrally in a gold-painted arched shrine with white dhoti-style drapery, gold waistband, and a golden crown with red and green gems. Two gold and blue attendant figures with tall crowns and silver necklaces flank him on pedestals with magenta and gold cloth. The arch is wrapped in red, pink, white, green and yellow striped garlands, with a red cloth backdrop behind. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.A golden Ganesha murti stands at the centre of a decorated shrine under a corrugated roof, flanked by two smaller standing deity figures in blue with gold crowns. Garlands of white and red flowers drape the figures, and a white cloth covers the top of a maroon-draped platform. Behind the murti is a gold arch and red curtain. A large semicircular arch of striped red, white, green and yellow fabric trimmed with tinsel and peacock-shaped ornaments frames the shrine. No physical people are visible.2006-12-29Three deity murtis stand together under a decorative arch of striped red, pink, green and yellow fabric studded with tinsel and small painted motifs. The central figure is a golden Ganesha with an elephant head, crown and white dhoti, holding ritual objects and wearing white and red flower garlands. Flanked by two gold-and-blue figures in crowns with white flower garlands and jewelled necklaces, they rest on a white draped platform with a magenta cloth base. Behind them hang a red curtain and a gold ornamental frame. Trees and stacked stone blocks are visible outdoors.2006-12-29A photograph of a decorated shrine displaying a Ganesha murti with four arms, flanked by two smaller deity figures, set beneath a large arch of striped garlands in red, green, white and yellow with paisley-shaped gold and colourful ornaments. A multicoloured canopy with the printed word Dhyanapeetham hangs above. Flower garlands drape the figures, and a white cloth covers the platform. In front, a brass plate holds a small kalasha-like object, a brass lamp and flower offerings, while a row of flower-decorated white blocks lies in the foreground. No people are visible.2006-12-31A photograph of a decorated deity murti shrine set against draped silver tinsel curtains. A central metal murti of a standing deity is framed by an arched garland of green, pink, red, yellow and white flower and fabric strands edged with silver tinsel. Two smaller gilded figures flank the central form, and a row of small lamps with gold rims curves around the arch. A blue, orange and white canopy with a tasselled fringe sits above, and a white cloth covers the platform below. No physical people are visible.2006-12-30A photograph of a decorated temple shrine under a tent canopy with silver draped fabric behind. A golden deity murti of Ganesha stands at centre within an arched frame of red, white, yellow and green striped garlands and tinsel. Two smaller garlanded figures flank the central image. A small brass puja tray with flower garlands, a lamp and offerings sits on a low table in front. Above is an orange and green ornate canopy. A printed banner on the left shows a small portrait labelled "Sri Ananda Ganapathi with Siddhi and Buddhi" with Kannada text. No people are visible.2006-12-31A decorated shrine set up under a tent with silver draped fabric walls and a corrugated metal roof. A gilded arch frames a central deity murti standing on a tiered white and gold pedestal, draped in white cloth and decorated with yellow marigold garlands. A large multicoloured arch of striped ribbons in red, purple, green, yellow and pink, with tinsel edging and peacock-feather style motifs, curves over the shrine. Two smaller deity figures stand on blue and gold pedestals at either side, each with a yellow garland. A red canopy hangs above. No physical people are visible.2006-12-30A photograph of a decorated Ganesha murti at night, dressed in an orange cloth and draped in layers of marigold and red flower garlands with green leaf strands. The elephant-headed deity sits within an ornate golden arched frame. In front of the murti are brass vessels, a lit oil lamp, coconut halves, flower offerings and fruit on a low platform. A white and pink cloth hangs from the sides. No people are visible in the scene. The background shows a canopy roof and pink-painted walls with metal grilles.2013-07-04Three gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side on a white cloth-covered platform, framed by a large arch of striped garlands in yellow, white, red, green, purple and pink with silver tinsel edging. The central murti wears a tall crown and carries a spear-like weapon, draped in white and garlanded with yellow and white flower strings and a purple-and-green garland, with a red-and-green ornamental floral arrangement at its base. The two flanking murtis wear crowns, dhoti-style red-and-gold cloths, and yellow and white flower garlands, with flower bunches at their feet. A red cloth backdrop and ornate gold crest sit behind them.2006-12-31A person in a saffron-orange robe, with long dark hair, stands at left and reaches toward a golden Ganesha murti decorated with white jasmine garlands and a white dhoti. The deity is flanked by two smaller golden figures, each wearing green-and-white garlands, under a large floral arch banded in yellow, pink, red and green. A pink cloth covers the platform, and a white and orange-bordered offering lies at the base. The front panel displays the printed name "Sri Ananda Ganapathy". This appears to be a puja or abhishekam setting, with the Ganesha murti as the central deity.2007-01-01