A pale, washed-out photograph of a white stone or plaster Ganesha murti with an elephant head, shown in profile. The figure wears a tall crown, a beaded necklace and a draped cloth, and its trunk curls toward the left. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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A close-up photograph of a white stone or marble sculpture of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, seated with a trunk curling toward the lower left and a long ornate garland draped across the chest. Carved beaded necklaces and a decorated belt are visible, along with a raised hand holding a small object. Part of a second carved figure appears at the right edge. No living people are visible.

A large white unpainted clay Ganesha murti, in an early stage of sculpting, shown in close-up. The elephant-headed deity has a broad trunk curling toward the centre, rounded ears, a cloth or plaster-wrapped crown, and multiple arms with the hands raised. Strings of beaded necklaces and a ribbed belly are modelled in relief. Behind it stands a wall with a yellow and orange object and a dark pole. No people are visible, and the image is a photograph of a sculpted deity figure.

A close, upward-angled photograph of a large white clay Ganesha murti. The elephant-headed deity has an orange-red vertical line on its trunk and forehead, painted pink-tinged ears with ornamental patterns, and a beaded necklace with a heart-shaped pendant over its chest. Its trunk curls toward the lower left, and a small modak-like sweet is held near the trunk. No people are visible; the plain white background suggests an indoor setting with a ceiling above.

Close-up photograph of a carved pale grey stone or clay statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, shown from a low angle with a shallow focus. The trunk curls down the right side of the image, carved with a band of ornamental patterns. A raised hand on the left holds a carved object, and the forehead bears incised tilak-like lines and a lotus or star rosette. Fine chisel marks and decorative borders cover the head and torso. No people are visible.

2011-09-24 +1 copies

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Close-up photograph of a pink Ganesha murti with an elephant head, decorated with white filigree-style ornaments, sparkling stone embellishments, and a silver and gold brocade cloth. The deity holds four arms raised in gesture, with a small mouse figure at its base and a white bird figure at the lower right. Behind it stands a second figure draped in red and gold fabric. No people are visible in the frame.

A large pink-skinned Ganesha murti stands with an orange turban and an orange dhoti edged in gold brocade. It wears a golden necklace, a red-and-white bead mala, floral garlands of white, yellow and pink blossoms, and a gold belt with a snake motif. Its hands hold a golden trident in the upper left, a golden axe in the upper right, a lower-left palm raised in abhaya mudra, and a golden modak or laddu in the lower right. Behind it hang dark green drapery and a blue-and-white patterned cloth. A small date stamp reading 3 9 2008 runs down the left edge. No people are visible.

Close-up photograph of a pink and white Ganesha murti with an elephant head, a white floral crown, a pink flower garland and a red trunk ornament. The idol wears a white and gold embroidered garment with pink accents, and its raised hands are painted pink. Behind it are white carved decorative panels and red fabric. No physical people are visible.

August 08 2009

Close-up photograph of a large pink Ganesha murti with an orange turban-style headdress and gold trim, decorated with gold necklaces, red and gold beaded garlands and green leafy garlands. The deity holds a gold axe in one raised hand, a gold ornament in another and a yellow sweet or fruit in a lower hand, against a backdrop of green draped fabric and banana leaves. A small white dot marks the trunk, and an Om symbol is painted on the forehead. No people are visible.

A close-up photograph of a large Ganesha murti with a pink elephant head, orange turban and orange dhoti edged in gold. The figure wears layered gold necklaces, a red and gold snake ornament at the waist, and garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red flowers. Its raised hand holds a golden axe-like tool and a modak sweet is held in another hand. A tilak and ॐ mark decorate the forehead. The murti stands before green cloth and a backdrop with floral patterns. No people are visible.

A carved pale grey stone statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, shown in three-quarter side view against a black background. The figure has a large trunk, a round belly wrapped in a decorated band, and multiple arms; one hand holds a small object near the chest. It stands on a shaped base carved with wave patterns, and the lighting highlights the carved folds of the garments and ornaments. No people are present.

2011-09-24 +1 copies