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Close-up photograph of a Ganesha murti, the elephant-headed deity, adorned with a gold and red turban-style crown, jeweled ornaments, and a rudraksha-like white bead garland. The idol is surrounded by dense arrangements of red, pink, purple and yellow flower garlands and green leaves. Its trunk curves over a red-orange flower held near its chest. No people are visible.

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September 09 20132013-09-09A decorated metal murti of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, is adorned for worship. It wears a gold crown, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, and a red rose tucked near the trunk. White jasmine garlands hang across the chest, and the figure is surrounded by red, pink and yellow flower arrangements on a green leafy backdrop. No physical people are visible.2013-09-09A 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 copiesA metal Ganesha murti, elephant-headed deity with a golden conical crown and orange turban, is heavily adorned with layered white and jewel-toned necklaces, garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses, green leaves, and orange flower petals. A magenta silk backdrop and ornate silver frame surround the murti, with a red hibiscus flower placed below. No people are visible.2013-09-09A silver Ganesha murti, the elephant-headed deity, is adorned with a tall, ornate crown of jewelled filigree set with red, green and white stones and a peacock feather. Its trunk curls down and its hands hold a modak-like sweet and a gesturing hand. Heavy jewelled necklaces, bangles and ear ornaments cover the murti, draped in an orange garment. Red roses and white jasmine garlands frame it, with yellow marigold garlands at right. Behind, a blurred orange-robed figure raises a hand in blessing, but this is a backdrop image rather than a clearly identifiable person, and no physical people are in the foreground. The image is a photograph of a decorated deity murti during a festival-style display.2010-09-02September 09 20132013-09-09 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29November 12 20102010-11-12December 17 20162016-12-17A photograph of a Ganesha murti decorated for worship in a silver-framed shrine niche. The elephant-headed deity wears a tall jewelled crown with red and green stones, a white and silver tilak mark on the forehead, and ornate silver-and-white ear and shoulder ornaments. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds with green leaves drape around the figure, and a dark red cloth hangs behind it. The surrounding silver repoussé frame is richly carved.2014-08-26July 04 20132013-07-04 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23