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A photograph of a devotee in a rust-orange and gold-bordered sari with a red and white flower garland touching a golden Ganesha murti seated on a golden mouse vahana. The deity is decorated with layered white and silver ornaments, yellow and red flower garlands, and a gold crown, set before a magenta backdrop within an ornate gold frame. A silver tray of sweets sits at left. The devotee appears to be performing puja or offering worship on Ganesh Chaturthi.

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September 09 20132013-09-09September 09 20132013-09-09September 09 20132013-09-09September 09 20132013-09-09September 08 20132013-09-08 +1 copiesSeptember 09 20132013-09-09A smiling man in a rust-orange and gold dhoti and shawl stands at left, waving one hand, wearing layered gold necklaces, a red and orange flower garland, bangles and a red bindi. Beside him a large golden Ganesha murti sits on a gold mouse vahana, draped in yellow and red flower garlands and white ornamental necklaces, with a golden arch behind and magenta drapery. In front, rows of steel plates hold food offerings, with bananas and fruit on a purple cloth. The man appears to be a devotee or priest; his identity is not established, and the appearance cues are insufficient to name him.2013-09-09 +1 copiesAugust 22 20142014-08-22Photograph of a temple puja before a golden Ganesha murti seated on a red silk cushion within an ornate gold arch. The murti is heavily garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and a pink-and-yellow flower crown, with a jewelled necklace. A man seen from behind, with shaved head, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and rudraksha beads, raises a small brass lamp toward the deity in aarti. Dark red drapes frame the scene.2014-08-22A smiling man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands at left, waving his right hand, wearing a gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant, a rudraksha-style mala, gold armlets and a red bindi. Beside him stands a large golden deity murti of Ganesha seated on a golden lion-footed throne, wearing silver and jewelled ornaments, a golden crown and a garland of yellow, red and green flowers, with a golden arched backdrop and draped red and gold fabric. The setting is a stage with dark maroon curtains.2013-09-02 +1 copiesSeptember 02 20132013-09-02 +1 copiesSeptember 08 20132013-09-08 +1 copies