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August 23 20112011-08-23Photo 11728676 +2 copiesA photograph of a Ganesha murti in a shrine alcove framed by an ornate gold arch with carved floral and scroll motifs. The deity has a silver-and-white ornamental figure with an elephant trunk, a silver breastplate and garland, and an orange cloth draped over the head. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white chrysanthemums, red roses and green leaves hang on both sides. A pink and gold brocade cloth covers a platform below, and a golden elephant-shaped stand sits in front on a red cloth. Blue drapes frame the back of the alcove. No people are visible.2011-08-23 +1 copiesAugust 22 20142014-08-22March 02 20182018-03-02Photograph 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 devotee in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban stands at right, palms pressed together in namaskar before a large golden deity murti seated on an ornate throne. The murti is draped in yellow and white flower garlands with red and white accents, and wears a crown and gold ornaments. Behind the figure are gold ceremonial umbrellas, a golden kalasha-like finial and a green leafy backdrop. Pink fabric covers the altar base, and small gold figures flank the throne. The devotee wears a red-and-gold ornamented necklace and bangles. The scene suggests darshan and puja in a temple-like hall.2015-07-06A golden deity murti seated on a throne-like simhasana with a large gilded lion figure in front, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and green leaves. The murti wears an orange garment, a jewelled silver-and-gold crown, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled collar. Pink velvet draping and gilded lion statues flank the scene, and an ornate gold arch frames the throne. No living people are visible.2014-09-28A deity murti seated on a throne is heavily decorated with layered garlands in red, yellow, green, white and magenta flowers. The figure wears a gold crown, a large gold and jewelled collar necklace, and holds a small red fruit or ornament in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. Two smaller attendant figures flank the murti, partly covered by garlands. A teal cloth covers the base, and a gold ornate arch frames the scene.2014-11-11September 02 20132013-09-02 +1 copiesAugust 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesOctober 10 20132013-10-10