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A photograph of a golden metal Ganesha murti, elephant-headed deity, standing in a shrine niche framed with garlands of marigolds in yellow and orange, white jasmine, and red and pink flowers, with green leaf garland accents. The murti wears an orange shawl, a jewelled necklace, a gold crown, and white dhoti-style cloth with gold border, and holds a modak and an axe-like attribute. Ornate gold carved arch surrounds the scene; a blue cloth hangs at left. No physical people are visible.

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April 14 20122012-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20122012-04-14April 14 20122012-04-14December 03 20112011-12-03November 29 20112011-11-29April 14 20122012-04-14A bronze deity murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, stands in a flower-framed niche. The figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown and an orange shawl draped over its shoulders, with multiple strands of rudraksha-style beads, a blue garment, and an ornate white and red jewelled necklace. A trunk curls around the figure's side, and the base is decorated with white and red jewelled ornaments. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine frame the image on all sides.2013-07-05 +1 copiesA silver Ganesha murti with an elephant head stands at the centre, wearing an ornate jewelled crown, a peacock feather, layered gem-set necklaces, bangles and an orange silk dhoti with a brocade waistband. Dense garlands of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigolds frame the deity. Behind it, a painted backdrop shows a smiling man in orange robes raising one hand in blessing, a painted portrait rather than a physical person.2010-09-02A metal Ganesha murti stands on a red cloth-draped pedestal, framed by a dense arch of yellow, white, pink and red flower garlands. The deity wears an orange silk dhoti, an orange shawl across the chest, a crown-like silver headdress and layered silver and jewelled necklaces, with a gold-toned arch behind. No people are visible. Ornamental gold filigree appears at the edges of the frame.2011-12-01A close photograph of a silver-toned Ganesha murti adorned with an ornate jewelled crown and jewelled ear and arm ornaments set with red, green and white stones. The deity wears a red and orange silk cloth with a gold-bordered band and a layered jewelled necklace. It holds a modak sweet in one hand and a trunk-curled object in the other, standing before a backdrop of bright marigold, jasmine and red rose garlands arranged in arching rows. No people are visible.2010-09-04 +1 copiesNovember 13 20102010-11-13 +1 copiesA silver Ganesha murti stands in a flower-decorated shrine, wearing an ornate jewelled crown and a gold-and-stone necklace with a large gold pendant. Its body is draped in orange and red silk. The deity holds a shell-like object and a rope or staff in its raised hands, and is framed by garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers arranged in arches. An orange canopy hangs overhead, and a metal lamp stand hangs from the top. This is a deity murti, not a living person, and no people are visible.2010-09-05