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A richly decorated deity murti of Ganesha stands in a shrine niche, adorned with heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, a jewelled arch-shaped halo, and a gold crown, with a silver-gold dhoti and a jewelled belt. The murti is surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves, with lamps glowing above and orange silk draped at its base in a Ganesha festival setting. No people are visible in the image.

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September 05 20162016-09-05A photograph of a richly decorated Ganesha murti, identified by its elephant-headed iconography, seated in a flower-covered shrine at night. The deity is adorned with gold ornaments, jewelled crown and necklaces, and a jewelled belt, with a trunk-shaped figure clearly visible. Marigolds and red roses in garlands frame the arch, and an orange silk cloth drapes the base. No physical people are visible in the scene, only the decorated murti.2016-09-05September 05 20162016-09-05 +2 copiesFebruary 19 20162016-02-19October 03 20142014-10-03 +1 copiesApril 01 20162016-04-01 +1 copiesA deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche, adorned with a tall golden crown, layers of red, white and yellow flower garlands, and jewelled necklaces with red and green stones. Strings of coloured tassels in red, orange, green and navy hang on the pillars at either side, and small bulbs light the golden arch. No people are visible.2014-10-03A photograph of a deity murti, a metal face with a red bindi, dressed in a crown-like headdress set with green and red stones, a red garment and heavy jewelled necklaces with gold coin ornaments. The figure sits amid dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, with a purple silk cloth draped below. A partially visible person in a green garment stands at the left edge. The image shows only the murti and garlands, not a ritual being performed.2012-04-05October 02 20082008-10-02A golden deity murti stands at the centre of an elaborate floral decoration, adorned with a crown, layered necklaces and a jewelled gold border. Behind it, garlands of yellow, white, red, purple and green flowers fan out in a dense arch. The figure holds a ceremonial object in one raised hand, and white and gold cloth draped beside it frames the shrine. No people are visible in the scene.2016-04-03A gilded deity murti stands in a gold-framed arched shrine, richly adorned with heavy gold jewellery, a jewelled crown, and layered garlands of yellow marigolds, orange flowers and green leaves. It holds a pink-and-green object in one hand and wears a teal and gold draped skirt. Oil lamps glow in the background, and a dark cloth covers the base. No physical people are visible.2017-12-02 +1 copiesFebruary 03 20152015-02-03