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A large painted clay murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, sits centrally on a pedestal decorated with a lion and two bulls or cows in bright colours. The murti has red and orange skin, a red trunk, a crown, and is garlanded with white and yellow flowers and a red-and-purple garland. Two figures stand on either side with lotus and other ornaments raised. A woman in an orange sari stands on the left steps beside potted plants, while potted plants line the red-and-white striped steps. Colourful cloth banners hang from the canopy above, and trees appear in the background.

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A large, brightly painted clay statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha sits on a tiered base of red-and-white striped steps outdoors, surrounded by green trees. The murti has a red trunk, red ears and a red-and-gold crown, and holds a modak-like sweet, a noose and an axe-like implement in raised hands. Garlands of marigolds and purple flowers hang around its neck and shoulders. At its base sit a white cow, an orange tiger or lion and a small orange animal, with a flowered offering at its feet. A woman in a light blue outfit walks in the background, and flanking tasselled orange and blue banners hang at the edges. No physical devotees are seated in the foreground.2016-08-27 +1 copiesSeptember 05 20162016-09-05A large painted clay murti of Lord Ganesha is seated on a throne-like base flanked by a lion and two mice or bulls at its foot, set before an orange backdrop within an ornate stone arch. The deity has red painted hands holding a goad and a noose, wears a maroon crown with a crescent, a gold necklace, a garland of yellow marigolds, and a brown-gold shawl. Marigold and pink flower garlands decorate the base. In the left foreground a bare-chested person in an orange-and-white dhoti stands with hair tied up, facing the murti in worship beside potted plants. Green trees and a stone wall form the outdoor setting.2016-09-05A large painted clay murti of Lord Ganesha is seated on a tiered red and white striped platform inside an open-sided pavilion. The elephant-headed deity has orange skin, red ears, a golden crown, and garlands of flowers around his neck, with a sequined dark cloth draped over the seat. Two tigers flank the base beneath him. Potted plants line the steps and small brass lamps sit at the front, with trees visible beyond the structure and colourful hanging cloth banners overhead. No people are visible.2016-09-03 +1 copiesSeptember 03 20162016-09-03A large painted murti of Ganesha stands in an arched niche with an orange backdrop, a red-faced elephant-headed deity wearing a maroon crown with a crescent moon, gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style garland and flower garlands. The deity holds up hands with tools and a modak-like sweet, and sits above a lion or tiger and two bulls carved at the base. In front at left, a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands with his back to the camera and a long braid, facing the murti. Potted plants and green trees fill the background.2016-09-05A photograph of a large painted Ganesha murti seated on a throne-like altar with an orange arched backdrop, elephant head with upturned trunk, gold and jewelled ornaments, a yellow marigold garland, and a rat-mount and lion below. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, wearing an orange dhoti with gold waist band, stands on steps at left raising a small lamp or vessel toward the murti. Potted plants line the steps and greenery fills the background. Steps are striped red and white, and orange ceremonial cloth hangs at the top corners.2016-09-05August 27 20162016-08-27A large painted clay murti of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, stands in a gilded arched niche against an orange backdrop. The murti wears a maroon and gold crown, gold jewellery, a garland of yellow flowers and rudraksha-style beads, and holds a modak-like sweet and a lamp-like object in its upper hands. Below, painted mount figures include a white and blue bull, an orange tiger, and an orange deer-like animal, with green parrots perched on the sides. Flower petals are scattered over the murti. A bare-chested priest in an orange-gold dhoti stands at left, reaching toward the deity with an offering or abhishekam. Green trees and potted plants surround the shrine area.2016-09-05A large colourful clay Ganesha murti with an orange trunk, red and white floral garlands and a yellow marigold garland, seated on a lion-and-mouse-decorated base. In front of it stands a bare-backed figure with long dreadlocked hair wearing a red flower garland and an orange cloth, facing the deity. Orange-robed attendants and a cameraman stand nearby on white and red striped steps. A small decorated canopy shrine with a red-and-gold roof stands in the background, and a green sign reads NITHYANANDA TV LIVE.2016-08-27August 27 20162016-08-27August 27 20162016-08-27