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A decorated golden deity murti of Ganesha, seated on a gilded mount beside a golden lion-like vahana, dressed in a purple and gold silk cloth with gold jewellery, a crown-like headpiece and a trunk, framed by white and yellow-red marigold garlands and gilded temple pillars. Silver oil lamps and small silver cups sit in front on a gold-draped platform, with a microphone stand at the left edge. No people are visible in the scene.

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September 01 20162016-09-01 +1 copiesA golden Ganesha murti is decorated for worship in a shrine niche. The deity has an elephant head with a purple and gold turban, a gold crown, and heavy gold jewellery including layered necklaces, a waist belt and armlets. Garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds drape around the figure, and a purple silk cloth covers its base. Carved stone pillars with ornate floral and animal relief frame the niche, and warm lamplight glows on the gold. No people are visible.2016-09-01 +1 copiesA golden Ganesha murti is seated in a shrine niche framed by garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. The deity wears a purple and gold turban, a gold crown, layered gold necklaces and ornaments, and a purple silk garment with gold border. Carved copper-toned pillars with lion and figure reliefs flank the shrine, and a seated devotee figure in gold appears in the lower right. No living people are visible, so this is a photograph of a murti in decorated worship.2016-09-01September 08 20132013-09-08 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti stands in a golden shrine-like alcove flanked by carved gold lion pillars, draped in garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. The figure wears a purple turban, a gold-embroidered purple garment and gold ornaments. A large golden kalasha-style vessel with a gold dish sits in front, decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. Small brass oil lamps and offering cups stand on the lower platform, with deep maroon curtains behind. No people are visible.2016-09-01September 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copiesA deity murti of Krishna-style form stands in a golden shrine arch heavily decorated with red and white rose garlands, yellow marigold strands and purple flower strings. The murti wears a jeweled crown and ornate silver-and-gold necklaces with red stones. It stands on a golden elephant-shaped carriage base with wheels, a ratha-style procession vehicle. A golden yellow cloth drapes the base, and a dark blue curtain and red fabric frame the background.2011-10-04October 04 20112011-10-04October 04 20112011-10-04September 01 20162016-09-01October 22 20122012-10-22September 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copies