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A black stone murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, seated on a dark pedestal before a maroon cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The murti wears a pink flower garland, a gold jewelled forehead ornament, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and an orange and green striped silk cloth. Yellow marigold flowers are placed around it, a green grass blade is tucked beside the trunk, and a small offering of pink and yellow flowers lies on the floor below. The setting suggests a temple shrine or puja room.

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A black stone Ganesha murti seated against a maroon curtain within a gilded arch. The deity wears an orange and green silk cloth, a pink flower garland, jeweled crown and earrings, and holds a bundle of green grass. A red and yellow flower lies at the base, with a small brass dish at the lower left. No people are visible.2024-08-23A black stone Ganesha murti seated on a pedestal in a temple shrine, with an elephant head and four arms. It wears a gold necklace with a red and white jewelled centrepiece, a gold and jewelled headpiece, and a rudraksha bead mala. Pink flower garlands drape the figure, with red flowers and a green leaf sprig at the side. An orange silk cloth covers the lap, and a green cloth with gold borders hangs over one arm. A maroon backdrop and an ornate gold arch frame the deity. No people are visible.2025-03-30A black stone Ganesha murti sits in a shrine niche framed by an ornate gilded arch, backed by a maroon cloth. 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The elephant-headed deity has four arms, a white and red tilak-style forehead mark, and a pink flower garland draped around the arch and shoulders. He wears an orange cloth with green borders and a jewelled necklace with a purple central stone, and holds a green grass or durva bunch. The figure sits on a dark pedestal before a magenta drape and an ornate gold arch, with a small brass dish on the red-painted floor in front. No people are visible.A black stone Ganesha murti seated in a temple niche, decorated with a jewelled crown, a pink flower garland, white and orange flowers, green grass blades, and a red and gold dhoti-style cloth draped over its lap. Gold repoussé arch frames the shrine, and a pink flower heap rests on the red floor below. No physical people are visible.2024-10-31A dark stone murti of Ganesha seated in a gilded arched niche with a maroon velvet backdrop. The deity is draped in an orange cloth with a green-and-gold border and wears a pink flower garland, red flowers, a gold headpiece with a white and red tilak, and a gold chest ornament. Yellow and red flowers and green leaves decorate the figure, and a pale plaster or stone base sits below. The walls are gold-painted with a wall-mounted electrical outlet panel to the upper right. No people are visible.2024-11-26A photograph of a black stone murti of Lord Ganesha seated on a pedestal within an ornate gilded arch. The deity wears a jewelled gold crown, an elaborate gold and gemstone necklace, and a jewelled sash, with a pink and gold cloth draped over its lap. Garlands of pink flowers and purple and yellow blossoms adorn the figure, with fresh grass and marigold-like flowers scattered on the base. A dark red backdrop frames the shrine. No people are visible.Photograph of a dark stone murti of Ganesha seated in a shrine niche with an ornate gold arch behind it and a maroon cloth backdrop. The deity wears a gold and jewelled crown, a jewelled necklace and chest pendant, and a yellow flower on its head. Yellow marigold garlands drape its shoulders and base, with orange and red flowers and a sprig of green grass placed around it. An orange silk cloth lies over its lap. No people are visible.2024-03-10A black stone murti of an elephant-headed deity, seated in a gilded arched niche in a temple. Pink flower garlands drape the figure, with red roses and orange marigolds scattered at its base. It wears a yellow and red silk cloth, a jeweled necklace with blue stones, a jeweled crown band with a white vibhuti-style tripundra and red kumkum on the forehead, and holds green leaves in one raised hand. No people are visible.2024-11-18A photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated in a gilded brass arched niche against a maroon velvet backdrop. The deity has an elephant head with white urdhva-pundra style markings and a red tilak, wears a red and gold turban-like headdress topped with a pink rose, and a pink flower garland with gold and jewelled ornaments. Yellow marigolds and an orange flower are placed around it, and a green leaf bundle is held in one hand. The walls are gold-painted, with an electrical socket panel at the upper right. No people are visible.2024-11-19A photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated in a temple shrine under an ornate gilded arch. The deity has an elephant head with white urdhva tilaka markings, a red kumkum bindi, and a gold crown. He wears a pink and red silk cloth with orange-gold borders, a pink flower garland, a jeweled blue and gold necklace, and gold-and-red earrings. Red roses and yellow flowers adorn his hands and the base. A small metal oil lamp or offering dish sits on the floor in front. No people are visible.2024-08-11