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A photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated on a tiered black pedestal inside an open shrine beneath a large tree, with a gold-leaf arched frame behind it. Yellow flowers rest on the head and the base, and milky liquid runs down the pedestal. To the right stands a black stone naga pillar with two intertwined cobra heads, also garlanded with yellow flowers. Copper pots sit at the lower left edge, and green foliage and a brick wall fill the background. No people are visible.

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Outdoor photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated on a tiered black pedestal, decorated with yellow marigold flowers on its head and base and white abhishekam residue streaking the stone. Beside it stands a tall black stone naga pillar carved with entwined cobras, topped with yellow flowers and small red kumkum dots. Ornate gilded arch frames surround the shrine, a large tree trunk and leafy branches rise behind, and a brass kalasha sits at the lower left. No people are visible.2025-03-08A dark stone Ganesha murti stands on a black pedestal being bathed, with milky liquid streaming down its body and base in an abhishekam. A red rudraksha-style mala hangs around the deity, and flower petals and offerings lie at its feet. Beside it, a gilded arched frame decorated with carved designs surrounds the scene. To the right, small bronze and gold-toned deity figures stand on a wooden platform, with a black stone naga relief pillar behind them. Trees and a concrete block wall are visible in the background. No people are visible.A black stone Ganesha murti seated under a tree in an outdoor shrine, with a gold-coloured ornate arch framing it. The deity has four arms and an elephant head, with yellow flowers placed on its head and trunk. A black stone naga pillar with entwined snakes stands to the right, topped with yellow flowers. Brass vessels sit on the platform in the foreground, and a red-painted wall and leafy trees fill the background. No people are visible.2025-11-08Outdoor shrine photograph showing a dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a pedestal beneath a large tree trunk, flanked by an ornate gilded arch with carved foliage and birds. Ganesha has an elephant head, four arms, and holds a modak-like sweet and other objects. Yellow flowers lie at the base of the murti and on the pedestal. To the right stands a dark stone pillar carved with coiled serpents, topped with yellow flowers. A brass vessel sits at the lower left corner. Behind the shrine are a pink wall, a grey block wall and green foliage. No people are visible.2025-03-08An outdoor shrine photograph showing a black stone Ganesha murti seated with multiple arms, with a yellow flower on its crown, set within a gold-painted arched frame against a red wall beneath a tree. Beside it stands a black stone naga pillar carved with entwined serpents and a yellow flower on top. In front, a small plate holds stone offerings and yellow flowers, with a brass pot at the lower left and water flowing across the wet stone floor. No people are visible.Outdoor photograph of a dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a tiered black pedestal within a gilded arched frame, with a large tree trunk rising behind it. The Ganesha has an elephant head, multiple arms, and a yellow flower garland on the crown. A carved black stone naga pillar with two snake heads and yellow marigold flowers stands to the right. Yellow turmeric or oil stains mark the base and floor. Green foliage and a grey block wall form the background. No people are visible.2025-11-08A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a large dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a tiered black plinth, four-armed with an elephant head and holding a modak bowl and other objects. Water sheets down the black stone base and blue-tinged wet surface. Beside it stands a small group of bronze and copper-toned murtis on a low wooden stand, including a figure in orange-yellow cloth at the right. Yellow marigold flowers are scattered on the plinth and a brass plate in front holds a pair of black sandals with yellow flowers. At the right is a black stone pillar carved with two intertwined serpents with red eyes, topped with a yellow flower. Gold-embossed panels frame the shrine and a brick wall with greenery sits behind. No people are visible.2024-03-11Outdoor shrine with a dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a tiered black pedestal, four arms, large elephant head, garlanded with a beaded mala and adorned with white flowers. Beside it stands a carved black stone naga (twin serpent) pillar with a yellow flower on top, and small bronze deity figures on a raised platform decorated with marigolds. An ornate gold-toned arch frames the shrine, a hanging brass bell hangs above, and a large tree trunk rises behind. Turmeric-yellow water stains the floor and a brass vessel sits at the left edge. No people are visible.2024-08-16A dark stone or metal Ganesha murti seated under an ornate gilded arch in an open courtyard beneath a tree. The deity has an elephant head, four arms and a small bell hangs from the arch above. Fresh white flowers are placed on the head and near the base. To the right stands a carved black stone column with entwined serpents, also decorated with flowers. In front, small brass figures and a brass plate holding offerings sit on the platform, with a brass pot at the lower left. No people are visible.2025-08-26A photograph of an outdoor shrine beside a red-painted wall, with a large black stone Ganesha murti seated under a gold-painted arched niche. The four-armed Ganesha is smeared with yellow turmeric or saffron paste and has a trunk draped with yellow. Small brass bowls on the stone platform in front hold a lit oil lamp and offerings, including yellow flowers and dark sweets. To the right stands a black pillar carved with a coiled serpent, also marked with yellow paste and a flower. Small gold-coloured deity figures sit on a raised platform between them. A bell hangs at the top left of the arch and a tree canopy with a thick trunk overhangs the shrine. No people are visible.2024-11-06Outdoor shrine under a large tree with a dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a tiered black pedestal, four-armed, holding a modak bowl and other attributes, with white flowers on its crown and a bell hanging from the branch. Gold-coloured ornate arches frame the image. Nearby stand small bronze deity figures on a stepped platform with white flowers, a carved black stone naga-serpent pillar, and a brass bowl with a black lingam and a white flower. Orange-stained water and turmeric or kumkum marks cover the platform. No people are visible.A dark stone murti of Ganesha seated on a pedestal inside a gold-painted arched niche beneath a tree trunk, with white ash markings and yellow and orange flowers placed on the figure. Pink and purple flower petals lie on the base, and a small plate of offerings sits at the right. Beside it stands a black column carved with a coiled serpent, also garlanded with flowers. The setting is dim, with a red wall at the left and dark foliage behind.