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A decorated Ganesha murti, the deity visible only as a dressed figure, seated on a raised platform against a black night background. The murti is draped in a maroon silk cloth with an orange-gold border, adorned with heavy white flower garlands that drape over the shoulders and down the sides, pearl and gold necklaces, and jeweled armbands. A decorated silver-and-jewel crown or pointed headpiece rises from the head with a twisted rope knot on top. Green leaves and dry grass stalks frame the base, with a fresh garland at the lower front. No people are visible.

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