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Close view of a carved dark stone relief panel on a temple pillar, showing a seated elephant-headed deity in ganesha form with four arms, a raised trunk and a decorated crown, flanked by carved scrollwork and a foliate arch. Small vermilion and turmeric marks and specks of offering dot the stone. A red cloth and a gilded ornament edge the right side of the frame. No people are visible.

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October 06 20102010-10-06Close-up photograph of a dark stone relief carving of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha seated in a niche on a black stone pillar or pedestal. The deity has four arms, a large crown, and sits on a round base with decorative foliage carved at the top and bottom of the panel. A saffron-orange cloth hangs at the left edge, and blurred golden surfaces appear in the background. No people are visible.2010-11-07April 18 20132013-04-18 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a carved stone relief of Ganesha on a granite pillar or wall. The elephant-headed deity is shown seated with a rounded pot-bellied body, holding objects in multiple raised hands and a trunk curled toward a sweet or offering. A crown-like headdress and ornamental arch frame the figure. Green leaves and a red cloth edge appear at the right, with a bright spot on the forehead. No people are visible.2009-10-17May 07 20132013-05-07A dark carved stone relief of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, shown seated with multiple arms holding a lotus-like object, an axe and a rope, and a red flower placed on one raised hand. A small mouse figure sits at the base beside a round sculpted pedestal. A red kumkum mark is on the forehead.2010-12-16A dark stone relief carving of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha seated cross-legged in a niche with an arched border. The carved figure has four arms and is decorated with red-and-yellow dots on the forehead, trunk and body, and small white flowers are placed at its side and below.2013-05-04April 12 20132013-04-12 +1 copiesSeptember 28 20132013-09-28A dark stone relief of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha seated cross-legged, shown with multiple arms holding objects, a red-and-yellow tilak on his forehead and a beaded necklace. Several red flowers are placed around the base and on his hands, with a green stem near his trunk. The carving sits in a stone frame beside a red wall. No people are visible in the scene.2013-05-12July 28 20132013-07-28A dark stone relief of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha seated in a cross-legged pose with a large round belly. Red and yellow kumkum marks dot his forehead, arms, chest and lap, and fresh red flowers and green grass blades are placed against the carving. The carved frame has scroll-like arches above and decorative edges on both sides. A red cloth is visible at the left edge. No people are present in the scene.2013-06-29