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A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and gold bead necklace performs puja before a dark stone Ganesha murti. The Ganesha wears a gold and red crown, a white tilak, and a pink silk garment with a jewelled garland, and is decorated with white and red flower garlands. A brass oil lamp burns to the right, and a kalasha wrapped in orange silk with a gold necklace and green leaves stands in front on a black table, with the priest's hand reaching toward the murti. The gold-toned wall adds to the temple setting.

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Photo 82878982022-07-12Photo 99223832021-03-01 +1 copiesA shirtless man with grey-streaked hair and a beard, wearing a white dhoti with gold borders and a rudraksha-style mala, stands at left holding a silver oil lamp with a flame toward a large dark stone Ganesha murti. The deity wears an ornate silver-and-gold crown, a pink and gold garland, an orange silk cloth draped over its seated form, and a multicoloured tassel hanging behind it. Silver trays with offerings, including a fruit, a small silver vessel, a plate of lamps, and scattered flower petals sit on a black platform. The scene shows aarti being performed before the Ganesha murti during a puja.2026-01-03A priest in white traditional dhoti with gold border stands barefoot at left, bare-chested with a sacred thread and a rudraksha mala, holding a silver camphor lamp with a flame toward a large dark stone Ganesha murti. The elephant-headed deity wears an ornate silver crown, red and gold silk drapes, a silver garland and a pink sash, and holds a raised hand. On the black stone platform before the murti sit silver plates with offerings including a fruit, a silver vessel, lamps and scattered flower petals. A multicolored tassel hanging decorates the yellow wall behind. The scene shows a puja with aarti at a deity shrine.2026-01-03KAILASA HOUSTON USA On February 15, 20262026-02-14 +1 copiesA black stone Ganesha murti is decorated for worship, wearing a tall ornate crown, rose and white flower garlands, a jeweled gold necklace with coloured stones, and a pink silk cloth draped over its body. A white tilak marks its forehead, and red roses are set at its sides. Floral garlands with gold and red trim hang along the wall behind. At the left edge, a person's arm in a red sleeve reaches toward the murti beside a lit oil lamp.2022-06-16 +1 copiesA bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and a sacred thread kneels at the lower right, leaning forward to offer a flower or prasad with his right hand toward a large black stone Ganesha deity murti. The murti wears an orange headdress, gold necklaces, a red and green garland of marigolds and flowers, and a purple lower cloth, standing on a yellow draped pedestal. Behind it hangs a deep red velvet curtain. Silver puja vessels, a small silver lamp and bowls sit on a dark stone platform in front. A colourful embroidered panel hangs at the right edge.2021-09-09A bald, bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border stands at the left, pouring water over a large dark stone Ganesha murti. The priest wears a rudraksha mala around his neck and has white markings on his arms and chest. The Ganesha statue is seated, with a raised trunk, a crown, and a draped pinkish-gold cloth on its lap. Behind the statue hangs a tall tassel of red, green, blue, and yellow threads. The setting is a warm golden-yellow wall. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual being performed for Ganesha.2026-02-07September 18 20232023-09-18April 17 20222022-04-17 +1 copiesA seated priest bare-chested in a white dhoti with a yellow border performs puja before a black stone deity murti of a goddess, adorned with white jasmine and red-orange flower garlands and gold jewellery. He wears spectacles and a sacred thread, holds a flame in one hand and a small metal vessel in the other. A silver plate with sweets and a brass bowl sit in front of him, a red and green cloth lies at left, and an orange and pink silk drape hangs behind the deity on a gold altar with smaller murtis above.2021-11-14KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 7/17/20222022-07-17 +1 copies