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A photograph of a ceremony beside a large painted clay Ganesha murti, its trunk and face in pink and red, wearing a maroon-and-gold crown and draped in white cloth with garlands of marigolds, white flowers and red blossoms. A man with long hanging dark hair and a rust-brown dhoti-style garment with a gold border stands at left, wearing a red-orange garland and armlets, bending over the deity and holding a thin cord or tassel near its trunk. Two partially visible people stand at the left edge, one in a white garment. Behind them is a corrugated metal roof, a world map on a green backdrop with a numbered chart, and a colourful bunting. A green peacock figure sits at the statue's base, and a golden ceremonial element is visible above.

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August 27 20162016-08-27 +2 copiesA large painted Ganesha murti with a red-and-gold crown, a tusk and a raised hand holding an axe is adorned with garlands of white, pink, red and yellow flowers. A man in a rust-orange dhoti with a long black braid, a red-and-yellow flower garland over his shoulder and a bangle on his arm stands at left, touching the murti's trunk with one hand. Two shirtless young men with garlands and tilak stand partly visible at the left edge. A world map with numbered country counters hangs on the wall behind, under a metal-roofed open pavilion with a green paper lantern overhead.2016-08-27August 27 20162016-08-27Outdoor photo of a large Ganesha murti decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers, adorned with a gold crown and gold jewelry. A man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and a red-and-white garland, stands at left and reaches up to adorn the murti's trunk and head. Behind him, several men in orange and white dhotis, bare-chested with yellow and white garlands, stand near a leaf-plate of offerings. A world map with colored regions and a stand with numbers hangs on a wall under a corrugated roof. A green-and-orange peacock figure and a gold-decorated pedestal sit at the lower right.2016-08-27A large painted Ganesha murti dominates the right side, its elephant head rendered in pink and cream with a red-orange headdress, gold ornaments and garlands of pink and yellow flowers. A man with long, dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead and a red-orange garment with gold trim stands at left, reaching out with his right arm to touch the murti's trunk. A garland of pink, yellow and white flowers hangs around his neck. Behind him is a world map with a countdown-style display and a sign in Tamil and English. A corrugated metal roof overhead, with green string lights in the background.2017-08-15August 27 20162016-08-27August 27 20162016-08-27A photograph of a large orange-faced Ganesha murti adorned with a red and gold crown, layered garlands of white, pink, red and yellow flowers, and gold bangles. A standing figure in a rust-orange robe with long dark hair hanging down the back and red and orange beaded garlands drapes a garland or adjusts the murti's trunk and ornaments. Behind them is a corrugated metal shelter with a colourful world map and a green lotus-shaped lantern overhead. Only the adorned murti and this single standing person are visible, along with a partially visible person at the far left edge. The figure's distinctive long hair, saffron-toned robe and ornate garlands are visible, but the face is not clearly shown, so identity is uncertain.2016-08-27August 27 20162016-08-27A long-haired man in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl stands at left, wearing a garland of red and yellow flowers, and applies a white marking to the trunk of a large painted Ganesha murti. The Ganesha has a red and gold crown, a gold-trimmed white dhoti, bracelets, and a garland of marigolds and white flowers, with a peacock figure at its base. Behind them, bare-chested young men in orange cloths and sandalwood marks stand under a corrugated metal roof. A wall map of the world with numbered counters and text is visible at upper left. The scene suggests a Ganesha puja with abhishekam-style offerings.2016-08-27August 27 20162016-08-27August 16 20172017-08-16