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A dimly lit temple interior showing a large ganesha murti on the right, adorned with a silver crown, a dense garland of purple, yellow, orange and white flowers, layered necklaces and a green cloth draped at its base, set within an ornate gilded arch. On the left a tiered pedestal holds a kalasha-like figure with a white flower garland and a lotus-petal base, flanked by carved lion figures on a striped stone step. In the centre background a brightly lit shrine glows with garlanded deity murtis under colourful arches. No people are visible.

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November 25 20142014-11-25Night view of an outdoor temple shrine lit warmly from within. A small illuminated shrine holds a deity murti group with golden and pink tones, a gold crown and ornamented figures. In front stands a golden ganesha-style murti with a gold trunk and crown, draped in a garland of yellow, orange and maroon flowers and a white necklace, seated on a gold ornate chair. To the right a multi-tiered pink and gold lotus pedestal holds brass kalasha pots on a stepped platform with lion and figure carvings. The scene has no visible people.2014-10-13Night view of an illuminated shrine at a Hindu temple. A golden-framed deity murti of Ganesha, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands, sits on the left on a gilded seat. Behind, a brightly lit shrine niche holds a deity murti and a female figure in purple and red drapery with gold jewellery. Brass kalasha pots and marigold flowers rest on a tiered stand in the centre, above a pink lotus-shaped base and stone lion figures on a turtle pedestal. The stepped platform is painted red and white. No people are visible.2014-10-13A photograph of a decorated Ganesha murti at the centre of a temple-style shrine, its figure draped in layered garlands of purple, yellow, orange and white flowers, with multiple gold and beaded necklaces and a jewelled crown. The murti sits within a silver-gilt arch framed by a green cloth backdrop. In the lower right, a person seen from behind in a rust-red and orange garment sits facing the deity, bare-headed with hair tied back. A lit, colourful deity display glows in the background to the left.2014-11-25A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Ganesha seated in a shrine niche, heavily adorned with marigold, rose and red flower garlands in yellow, orange, red and white. The murti wears an orange cloth and a flower garland, with a golden arch and carved frame behind it. In front, offerings include a silver-rimmed brass pot, coconut halves, plantain-style arrangements, and a decorative garland-draped kalasha or pot with white cloth ties, plus butterfly-shaped decorative ornaments. Lamplight and a dark interior setting are visible, with no people in the foreground.2013-07-04A photograph of two decorated statues at night. On the left, a standing statue of a male figure with palms joined in anjali wears a maroon turban, a rudraksha-style bead mala, a maroon and gold-bordered cloth and gold armlets, standing on a golden swan-shaped vehicle draped with a green cloth. On the right, a silver deity murti with an elephant head is adorned with red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands and a multi-coloured crown, set in a gold arch behind a green cloth backdrop. A painted pillar and hanging white decorations appear in the background.2015-01-03July 09 20132013-07-09 +1 copiesDecember 17 20162016-12-17November 25 20142014-11-25A 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.2013-07-04Night view of a temple shrine lit by warm lights. In the foreground a silver-framed ganesha murti is decorated with a garland of yellow, orange and red flowers and a gold necklace, seated on a golden pedestal. Behind, a illuminated shrine niche holds a group of deity murtis in gold and purple, with a red curtain and bronze kalasha pots. Stone steps lead up to a lotus-shaped pedestal and a small lion and serpent carved base in red, green and gold. No people are visible.2014-10-13Night photograph of an outdoor temple shrine. In the centre, a lit shrine niche holds a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned with gold ornaments and purple cloth, with a smaller figure before them. To the left, a golden ganesha-style idol sits in an ornate golden arch decorated with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers and a red cloth. On the right, brass kalasha pots stand on a pink lotus-shaped pedestal with a small brass seat nearby, and gold lion figures flank the steps. No people are visible in the scene.2014-10-13