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A photograph of a Ganesha murti, an elephant-headed deity, seated in a shrine niche against a warm golden wall. The murti is draped with white jasmine garlands and red and yellow marigold garlands, with a red and white cloth wrapped around its base. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands on the left, and fresh flowers, leaves and a small offering plate lie at the foot of the murti on a stone platform. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a Ganesha murti seated on a pedestal in a shrine, adorned with long garlands of white jasmine and marigold-yellow and deep red flowers draped over its shoulders and arms and around its neck. Green leaves and a small floral offering lie at its base, and a lit brass oil lamp stands at left against a golden wall. No people are visible.2025-08-27Blurry photo of a Ganesha murti with an elephant head, shown on a raised pedestal against a yellow-ochre wall. The deity wears a conical crown, a garland of alternating orange marigold and white flower strands with green leaves, and has red and white painted markings on its face and body. Its multiple arms hold objects, and green leaves or grass are tucked near one side. A small oil lamp flame glows at lower left. No people are visible.2025-08-27Photograph of a dark stone or painted murti of Ganesha seated in a temple niche, with an elephant head, a white dhoti and shawl, rudraksha-style beads, a white jasmine garland with red and green flowers around the neck, and a gold-trimmed crown. In front, a golden-yellow conical offering. No people are visible.2025-08-24A white stone deity murti of Ganesha is installed in a niche framed by an ornate gold-toned arch with a crowned top motif. The figure is heavily adorned with garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds, red flowers and pink blossoms, plus green, yellow and blue glass ornaments hanging at its sides and chest. Brass oil lamps on chains hang along both sides of the niche, and flower heaps and marigold strands cover the base. No people are visible in the scene.A photograph of a dark stone Ganesha murti seated in a shrine niche, adorned with a white jasmine garland with red flower accents, a white dhoti-style cloth, a decorated crown and floral offerings. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. In front, an orange cloth covers a platform with pink and white petals and a small orange object, and a stainless steel bowl sits at the bottom of the frame. No people are visible.2025-08-25A small clay Ganesha murti sits on a green banana leaf in front of a dark stone deity figure, adorned with a white jasmine garland, red and orange flowers, a red flower on the crown, and a tilak and gold-painted trunk and arms. Behind it a red-orange cloth with gold border hangs beside an ornate gold-metal shrine panel on a worn red painted floor. No people are visible.2024-10-09A black stone deity murti of Ganesha seated in a niche against a golden-brown wall. The elephant-headed figure wears a white and maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, white dhoti-like drapery with gold trim, and a thick garland of white jasmine and red flowers draped over the shoulders and hanging to the base. A white vertical tilak and an Om symbol mark the forehead, and gold ornaments adorn the chest. Two arms hold objects on either side. A brass lamp stand is partly visible at the right edge.2025-11-07A photograph of a black elephant-headed deity murti seated in a shrine, adorned with white and red jasmine-style garlands draped over its shoulders and body, and a white cloth wrapped at its waist. The murti wears an ornate crown-like headdress. In front of it on a pale green cloth sit a small golden conical object decorated with pink flowers, and a brass bowl holding offerings, with loose flowers scattered on an orange cloth spread across the floor. The walls are warm golden-brown. No people are visible.2025-08-24A photograph of a terracotta-coloured Ganesha murti seated on a red checked cloth before a lit oil lamp in a brass dish. The murti wears a white jasmine garland and a red flower garland, and the lamp flame is lit at its base on a yellow cloth. Behind it stand a garlanded figure in green and blue clothing, a brass kalasha with a garland, and small metal figurines on a gold-coloured altar. A date stamp reads 19 April 2025 9:16 am. No people are visible.2025-04-19A black stone Ganesha murti is seated in a gilded arched shrine with a green cloth backdrop. The deity wears a jewelled crown, a red-and-white tilak, a round jewelled pendant, and a white dhoti with gold borders. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red roses drape his shoulders, and rose petals and marigold heaps lie on the granite floor. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands at the right, and a brass kalasha sits before the murti. No people are visible.2022-03-11A photograph inside a shrine of a dark stone deity murti seated on a pedestal, wearing a white and gold-bordered cloth, a decorated headdress with a round jewelled ornament, and multiple white jasmine garlands interspersed with red and green bands. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side of a small offering of turmeric paste and pink and white flowers on a white cloth. An orange cloth covers the floor in front, with a steel bowl holding a white offering. Scattered petals lie on the floor. No people are visible.2025-08-25A dark stone or metal murti of an elephant-headed deity, seated against a plain tan wall in a small shrine. The deity wears a maroon and gold-bordered silk cloth draped over its body, a long white jasmine garland with red flower bands hanging down the front, a pink flower at the chest, and a red headpiece with silver embellishments. Gold ornaments and a gold necklace are visible on the deity. A tall brass lamp stand stands at the right edge. No people are visible.2025-07-20