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A photograph of a dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a dark pedestal beneath a gold-embossed arch, with a tree trunk rising behind it. The deity wears a gold crown, an orange-marigold garland, a rudraksha mala, and a yellow and white dhoti. Flowers are scattered on the pedestal. In front are a brass plate with flowers and leaves, a brass plate holding a small bowl and cup, and two oil lamps burning in the evening. No people are visible.

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A night photograph of a shrine at KAILASA HOSUR showing a dark stone deity murti seated in front of an ornate gold-painted arch with a tree trunk overhead. The murti wears a gold crown, an orange-marigold garland, a yellow dhoti-like cloth and a rudraksha-style bead mala, with a white tilak-like marking on its face. To the right stands a second deity covered in a red and gold shimmering cloth decorated with flowers. Offerings lie on the stone platform: a brass plate of fruit and leaves, a small brass vessel, and two lit oil lamps with marigold petals scattered around. No people are visible in the scene.A dark stone deity murti with four arms, seated under an ornate brass arch framed by a tree trunk at night, draped in a yellow cloth with a red-and-green border and garlanded with orange marigold and white flowers. A smaller black stone figure to the right, also in yellow dress with flower decorations, stands on a separate pedestal. In front, a brass bell, a brass plate of bananas and grains, a small silver container and a small oil lamp are arranged as offerings, with petals scattered on the ground. No people are visible.A photograph of an outdoor shrine at dusk beneath a large tree trunk with a hanging brass bell. A dark stone Ganesha murti sits on a pedestal under an ornate gold-toned arch, wearing a yellow cloth, an orange marigold garland and white flowers. To its right stands a smaller dark stone murti draped in a red cloth with gold patterns and white flowers. In front, a copper plate holds offerings including sweets, a small brass vessel, and a lit oil lamp, with more lamps and a steel bowl nearby. No people are visible.2025-08-26A dark night photo of a black stone Ganesha murti seated on a dark pedestal beneath a tree trunk, in a golden ornate arched niche. The elephant-headed deity wears an orange cloth, a long red-and-orange flower garland, yellow marigold flowers on the head, and a rudraksha mala. Beside it stands a second black stone murti with white dhoti cloth and flowers, possibly a Shiva linga with three horizontal lines. In front, a brass plate holds food offerings and a plate with flower petals, lit by a small oil lamp. No people are visible.2025-03-08Outdoor shrine photograph showing a dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a black pedestal, wearing a yellow dhoti with green and red border, an orange marigold garland, and a gold crown. Gold ornate arch frames surround it, with a bell hanging above under a tree. Beside it stands a second dark murti wrapped in a white cloth with marigold flowers. In front, a brass plate holds two bowls of yellow sweet offerings and a lit oil lamp on another plate, with scattered flower petals on the floor. No people are visible.2024-08-16A photograph of a dark stone Ganesha murti seated under an ornate gilded arch at night, garlanded with an orange marigold garland and wrapped in an orange and green silk cloth, with yellow flowers scattered on its base and a bell hanging above. Beside it stands a smaller black stone murti draped in a white cloth with a maroon border and decorated with yellow flowers. In front, a copper oil lamp burns on a plate, and a copper tray holds two small sweet offerings and a copper vessel, with scattered petals on the stone platform. No people are visible.A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a large black Ganesha murti seated on a dark pedestal under an ornate gold-toned arch. The elephant-headed deity wears a yellow dhoti with red-and-green border, an orange shawl, a rudraksha mala, a golden crown and yellow marigold garlands. Before him stand a brass plate with cooked rice, flowers and a small pot, and a brass lamp with a lit flame and flower petals. A smaller black deity murti in a red and gold silk cloth sits to the right. A bell hangs from a large tree overhead, and incense smoke rises beside the offerings. No people are visible.A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in a golden arched niche against a white wall with a wooden shutter behind it. The figure wears a yellow silk dhoti with orange-red borders, a red and orange flower garland, a peacock feather, yellow marigold flowers on the head and shoulders, and a jewelled chest ornament. A yellow flower lies on the base and a dark pillar-like object stands in front. The floor is wet stone. No people are visible.2024-02-12A night photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated in a shrine under a tree trunk, with a hanging bell above. The deity has an elephant head, four arms, a crown-like gold headdress and a vermilion-and-marigold garland, with a rudraksha mala and white flowers. It wears a white dhoti with a gold border and sits on a dark stone pedestal within an ornate gilded arch. To the right stands a smaller black Ganesha murti dressed in a red and gold brocade cloth with a purple border, decorated with yellow flowers. Flower petals and an oil lamp lie at the base.2025-02-02Night photograph of an outdoor shrine beside a red-painted wall. A black stone deity murti with four arms sits in an ornate gilded arch, wearing a yellow and red cloth and a long red-and-white flower garland. Beside it stands a second black stone figure draped in a yellow cloth with a small flower crown. Offerings of fruit and small lamps sit on a concrete platform, and a white lotus kolam is drawn on the ground in front. No people are visible.A photograph of an outdoor shrine under a tree. A black stone Ganesha murti sits on a dark pedestal, with four arms, a golden crown, an orange marigold garland, a white dhoti-style cloth with red-and-green border, and yellow flowers. Ornate gold-toned arch frames the deity. To the right, a second black stone murti. Scattered marigold petals lie on the ground, and a pink wall and green foliage form the background. No people are visible.2025-11-08A night photograph of a black-stone Ganesha murti seated in a gilded arched niche outdoors beside a tree trunk. The deity wears a red and yellow flower garland, yellow flowers in the hair, and a white dhoti with purple and red border cloth draped over the lap. A blue fringed canopy hangs above the arch. Small brass lamp dishes and a few scattered petals sit on the stone platform in front.