Unknown deity

[Allen W Thrasher]

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But the devotees seem to think the figure is female, since they have put around it what looks more like a sari than any male garment.

Allen Thrasher


>>> D.G.Damle at OPEN.AC.UK 07/21/05 11:12 AM >>>
That is Ganesha - the Elephant headed god!  The picture isn't terribly clear, but I seems to see the trunk.  If you have other photos, look for his vehicle, a mouse!
 
Dileep Damle