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A gilded metal deity murti of Ganesha seated in a recessed arched niche of red-brick tiles. The golden image has an elephant head with a large trunk, ornate embossed crown and forehead with a horizontal tripundra-like mark and a central disc, and a drape of green cloth with gold threading wrapped across its body. Small white and orange flowers rest on its crown. The pale stone-block back wall of the niche frames the figure, and a plain stone ledge sits below it.

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December 17 20162016-12-17Close-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.Close-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.A polished gold-toned metal statue of the deity Ganesha, seated cross-legged on a lotus pedestal with a rat vahana at the base, set within an ornate arched kirtimukha-style prabhavali with leaf-scroll carving. Four arms hold attributes including a modak sweet, and the elephant-headed figure has a tusk and sculpted ears. Dark background, no people visible. +1 copiesDecember 17 20162016-12-17Close-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.A gilded metal murti of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha stands on a pedestal under an orange and pink draped canopy. The figure wears an orange turban-like cloth on its head, a green silk dhoti with gold brocade, a white and gold checkered upper garment, and layered jewelled necklaces set with red and green stones. A raised hand holds a small object and a gold-capped staff or pot rests at its side. Ornate silver lamps or ritual objects flank the canopy. No people are visible.2011-09-07Close-up of a gilded metal Ganesha murti, elephant-headed deity seated with a jewelled crown adorned with pearls and red and green stones. The trunk and forehead are decorated with garlands of pearls, red and green beads. The murti holds ritual objects in its raised hands and is set against a painted backdrop of waterfalls and greenery under an ornate golden arch. A white dhoti with gold border is visible at the base. No people are visible.A close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned metal statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha against a black background. The trunk curls down the centre, with ornate engraved ear ornaments, a patterned headdress and a raised hand holding a tall decorative pot with a curved handle. Intricate engraved jewellery and a beaded collar cover the figure. No people are visible.Close-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.A photograph of a decorated Ganesha murti in a silver-gilt arched niche against a dark background. The elephant-headed deity wears a red and gold turban-style crown, a jewelled silver-and-gold collar, and a green silk drape behind him, with garlands of red, orange and white flowers hanging on both sides. A gold ornamental frame and a red banner with a white bird emblem appear at the edges. No physical people are visible.2016-12-17A close view of a polished golden metal deity murti. The elephant trunk curls down the centre, with ornate engraved patterns on the forehead and cheek. Ornaments include a jewelled headdress band, a decorated armlet and beaded collar. A small cup-like vessel and a ceremonial object appear at the left edge. No physical people are visible.