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A golden elephant-headed Ganesha murti with a tall ornate crown dominates the foreground of a display area draped in black cloth. Behind it, a large red poster shows a smiling figure in a red turban and red robes, wearing pink and white flower garlands, a gold necklace and gold armbands, seated in a lotus-style pose with one hand raised. Smaller framed photos of temple towers and a chariot surround the poster. Brass oil lamps and metal vessels stand on the table, with a carved stone pillar at lower left. A gold-coloured decorative pillar and a wall hanging appear at the left edge.

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December 05 20162016-12-05Close-up photograph of a polished golden metal statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, shown from the front with a raised trunk curling downward. The figure wears a beaded crown with a central roundel on the forehead, ornate ear ornaments, and a rope-like necklace with tassels. Decorative engraved patterns cover the trunk and body against a black background. A small cup-shaped vessel is partly visible at the left edge.Close-up photograph of a golden metal Ganesha murti with an elephant head, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, an orange turban-like cloth, red gemstone eyes, yellow marigold garlands and layered jewelled necklaces in green, red and white stones. The image is a photo of a statue, with no physical people visible.2009-12-24Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god. The gilded head wears an ornate crown with a jewelled, pearl-studded peak and beaded band, and a forehead medallion with tripundra-style white markings. The trunk is decorated with bands of red and white pearl-and-stone jewellery, and the body is covered in embossed golden ornaments and drapery. A pale cloth and a blurred painted backdrop appear behind. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned metal statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, shown from the front-left. The trunk curls downward and rests on a rounded base, with embossed oval medallions on the forehead and trunk and ornate beaded edging around the head. Large decorated ears frame the face against a dark background. A small gold-toned serpent figure appears at the lower edge. No people are visible.December 06 20162016-12-06Close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned bronze Ganesha murti against a dark background. The elephant-headed deity has a finely engraved trunk, ornate crown-like headdress with beaded detailing, and a decorated chest with snake-like ornaments. Its raised hand holds a tapered implement and a small bowl, and the metal reflects warm highlights.April 18 20162016-04-18A decorated Ganesha murti stands in a gilded arched shrine on a golden elephant-base vahana cart against a dark red curtain. The deity has an elephant head, a silver crown, an orange shawl, a silver ornamented necklace, and holds an axe and a noose. Strands of yellow and red-maroon marigold garlands drape the arch on both sides. No physical people are visible. The photo appears to be from a vahana procession display.2011-11-30Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated elephant head mounted on a golden vehicle or palanquin, with its trunk curled upward and fine repoussé floral and geometric carving. Yellow marigold garlands hang around the base, and a maroon and gold cloth drapes behind. Blurred golden fittings and a brass finial appear in the background of a temple setting. No people are visible.2016-12-12October 12 20102010-10-12 +1 copiesA large gilded metal Nandi bull statue, polished gold with fine engraved detailing on its head, horns and ornamental chest, sits on a golden pedestal inside a stone-walled temple hall. Its face is turned toward the viewer. A red and white striped cloth covers the floor, and a brass oil lamp stands at the lower right. A small orange and blue cloth hangs at the top of the frame. No people are visible.2018-04-14