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A smiling man in a yellow turban and yellow shawl sits on an ornate gold throne, one bare foot raised, wearing red striped dhoti-style cloth and a rudraksha bracelet, gesturing with his right hand toward a Ganesha murti decorated with yellow, red, purple and green marigold garlands. The Ganesha sits on a golden base with a pink cloth and a gold mouse vahana, under a golden arched backdrop. Flower petals are placed on a gold tray in the foreground.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with a golden ganesha-style vahana or mount topped by a Ganesha murti draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves. A seated person on a gold throne at right wears a yellow turban with a red flower, red and gold draped garments, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, and is smiling while looking toward the deity. Bananas and flower offerings lie on the stage, with a small brass lamp and a purple cloth on the platform.2011-09-01A photograph of a seated man in a yellow turban with a red bindi and red-and-gold striped silk dhoti, smiling and gesturing with his right hand toward a golden Ganesha murti. The Ganesha is decorated with yellow, red, pink and purple marigold and rose garlands, and sits on a golden mushika-like vahana base draped in pink silk. Above it hangs a multicoloured tasselled umbrella (chhatra). The seated man rests a bare foot on a golden pedestal beside an ornate gilded throne, and a small brass lamp and flower offerings are visible at the lower edge.2011-09-01A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-framed ornate throne at the right, smiling and gesturing with one hand toward a gold ganesha-style ornamented shrine at left. The seated figure wears a yellow turban with a red ornament, a yellow shawl over a red garment, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bracelets, and bare feet resting on the throne. A tablet sits on the throne arm. At left, a Ganesha murti decorated with yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands stands on a golden vahana with a pink cloth. A dark blue curtain hangs in the background. The seated figure's appearance is distinctive with turban, shawl and beads, though identity is uncertain.2011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01 +2 copiesSeptember 01 20112011-09-01 +1 copiesSeptember 01 20112011-09-01A seated man in a yellow turban and red striped dhoti with a yellow shawl sits on an ornate gold throne, smiling as he looks at a tablet he holds in one hand. Beside him stands a golden mount supporting a Ganesha deity murti, draped with yellow, red, green and purple flower garlands and a pink cloth, within a gold arched frame. Fruits, coconuts, bananas and flowers are arranged on the floor, with a gold tray of white flowers in front and a microphone stand at left. The man wears red bead malas and bracelets, and the setting appears to be a formal ritual or satsang space.2011-09-01A photograph of a standing person in a red striped dhoti and a golden-yellow turban with a peacock feather, draped in a sheer golden shawl and wearing a rudraksha-style bead necklace, smiling and gesturing with one hand beside a golden ornate shrine. The shrine holds a ganesha murti with an orange headpiece, set on a gold mouse vahana and framed by yellow, red, purple and green flower garlands and a gold arch. Bananas, apples, oranges and plates of offerings sit on mats on the stage, with a kalasha-style pot and a microphone at right.2011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01A smiling man sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat beneath a red canopy with gold fringe, in front of a large gilded carved animal figure. He wears a beige turban with gold trim, a red and gold silk dhoti-style garment with a red shawl draped over his bare shoulder, a red-and-gold striped cloth, a gold armlet, and a long garland of white flowers alternating with red and yellow blossoms. A small wireless microphone is clipped near his face and a conference-style speaker unit sits on the seat arm. Purple and green floral decorations are visible at the upper right.2011-12-12A photograph of a gold-framed shrine decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and green leaves. Inside the arch stands a silver-white Ganesha murti with a yellow headcloth and green silk, seated on a golden mouse vahana. A standing man in a yellow turban, red silk dhoti and yellow shawl, with long dark hair and gold necklaces, touches the mouse with one hand while smiling. Bananas, fruit and a brass lamp sit on a pink silk cloth at the base, and a multicoloured tasselled canopy hangs from the ceiling.2011-09-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage shrine. A young man stands at left in a red striped dhoti and a gold-and-cream turban with a peacock feather, wearing a gold shawl over his shoulder, layered gold necklaces and a red tilak; he raises one hand in greeting. Beside him is a golden mouse vahana draped in marigold and green leaf garlands, supporting a pink-draped seat holding a silver-and-green Ganesha murti with an orange headcloth and ornaments, framed by a gold arched backdrop, flower garlands and a colourful tassel canopy above. In front are bunches of bananas, plates of red fruit, sweets and a brass pot with leaves on a patterned rug.2011-09-01