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A ganesha murti sits on a black pedestal within a golden arched shrine niche with a purple backdrop. The elephant-headed deity wears an orange turban, white dhoti, pearl and beaded necklaces, gold ornaments and a sacred thread, with four arms, one hand raised in blessing. Two black shivalingam stand on red-and-white painted bases flanking the shrine, surrounded by green trees and palms in an outdoor temple compound. No people are visible.

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An outdoor shrine photograph showing a Ganesha deity murti seated on a black stone pedestal within a golden arched frame carved with floral and animal motifs. The elephant-headed figure wears an orange-red turban, a white dhoti, a white-and-gold ornamented chest piece and a white bead mala. Behind it hangs a deep purple cloth with saffron drapery. Flanking the shrine are two black lingams set on red-and-white painted bases, with green foliage and palms around. No people are visible.2012-09-19A photograph of a Ganesha murti seated on a black stepped pedestal inside a gilded arched niche with a purple backdrop, outdoors among green trees. The murti wears a red and gold turban-like crown, a white cloth draped over its lap, a pearl mala and gold ornaments. Two black lingams stand on red and white painted bases on either side, one labelled in Tamil. No physical people are visible.2012-09-19September 19 20122012-09-19September 19 20122012-09-19A photograph of a Ganesha deity murti seated on a black stone pedestal within an ornate gold arched shrine niche. The murti wears a red turban, a jewelled crown, an elaborate gold and white ornamental collar, and a white pearl mala hanging to its lap. A purple and orange cloth backdrop frames the shrine. Carved gold lions decorate the arch, and a black Nirruthi lingam with a red-and-white base stands at left beside a Tamil sign reading நிருதி லிங்கம். Green trees surround the outdoor shrine. No physical people are visible.2012-09-19October 05 20122012-10-05September 19 20122012-09-19A decorated clay murti of Ganesha seated on a black pedestal inside a golden arched frame with carved makara motifs, set outdoors among green trees. The elephant-headed deity wears an orange-red turban, a large white and gold sash, and layered jewelled necklaces with a white bead mala. He has four arms, the upper hands holding dark-coloured implements, and his trunk is decorated with pink and gold patterns. Red and white painted stone bollards in front bear Tamil script. No people are visible in the scene.2012-09-19A photograph of a golden-yellow Ganesha murti seated on a black stone pedestal inside a golden arched frame carved with floral and elephant motifs. The deity wears an orange turban, a red-and-gold ornamented chest piece, a white pearl necklace and gold tassels, and holds his arms in blessing and with raised implements. Potted yellow plants, trees and red-and-white painted borders surround the shrine in an outdoor setting.2012-09-19A seated Ganesha murti in an ornate gold arch outdoors among green trees. The elephant-headed deity has an orange turban and crown, gold and red decorations, a white beaded necklace, and a large jewelled chest ornament. Four arms are raised with hands holding ritual objects, and a gold cloth drapes the seat. A red-and-white painted wall and a small black stone structure appear at the sides. No people are visible.2012-09-19A black stone murti of Ganesha seated in a golden arched frame, dressed in white dhoti and shawl with red and gold borders, an orange head cloth, and a large ornate multi-strand garland of red, green and white beads. Its four arms hold ritual objects, and a yellow flower and red dot adorn the forehead. Green trees stand behind the shrine, and a red-and-white painted base is visible at the lower left. No people are present.2012-10-10September 19 20122012-09-19