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A black stone murti of an elephant-headed deity, identified by its trunk-less elephant head and four arms, seated in a golden arched niche against an orange-red backdrop. The figure wears a yellow and green turban with a silver band, a red dhoti with gold border and a red sash, and holds objects in its hands. A white and red tilak-like marking and a forehead decoration are visible. Gilded floral carving frames the niche. This is a photograph of a deity statue, with no people present.

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A photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated in a gilded arched niche against a maroon cloth backdrop. The elephant-headed deity wears a red and maroon turban, red silk dhoti with gold border, a green and yellow marigold garland, and a rudraksha mala. Its four arms hold ritual objects, and a red tilak with a central dot marks the forehead. Small oil lamps sit at the lower left of the altar. No people are visible.2024-12-17July 27 2022 Sripuram2022-07-27A photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated within a gilded arched shrine niche with a maroon backdrop dotted with silver spangles. The deity wears a red and black turban, red silk cloth with gold border, a green flower garland, yellow and red marigold garlands, a rudraksha mala, and silver ornaments with red stone accents. A vertical tilak marks the forehead. A small brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits on the wooden floor at the lower left, and a painted forest backdrop appears at the top. No people are visible.2024-12-17A photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated in a gilded arched shrine niche with a red backdrop. The four-armed deity wears a multicoloured turban, white and orange dhoti-style cloth with red and green borders, a gold necklace, and red flower garlands on his arms and trunk. An Om symbol and tilak mark the forehead. In front stands a small brass oil lamp burning, a brass kalasha or vessel with flowers, a bowl of offerings, and a floral-cloth covered altar. Marigold garlands line the base and a lotus kolam is drawn on the floor. No people are visible.2025-08-11A photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated in a gilded arched niche inside a shrine. The deity wears a red cloth around its body, a red and white turban-like headdress, a garland of yellow and red flowers over the head, a green leaf garland, a rudraksha mala and white ornaments on the trunk. An oil lamp burns on the floor in front. Behind the shrine, a large photographic backdrop shows banyan tree roots and temple architecture, and a red and gold embroidered canopy hangs at the top right. No people are visible.2024-12-17A dark stone murti of Ganesha seated in a niche with a blue-grey back wall and red-tiled floor. The deity has an elephant head with white urdhva pundra markings and four arms, two hands raised. He wears a green and gold turban-like cloth, a white flower garland, and red dhoti-style cloth with orange-and-gold borders, with a red-and-gold shawl over his shoulders. Yellow marigold flowers are placed on his head, trunk and arm, and the carved black pedestal is set on a tiled base. No people are visible.A photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated in a gilded arched niche on a wooden shelf. The elephant-headed deity wears an orange cloth wrapped as a turban and draped over the shoulders, a pink and red flower garland around the neck, and a red tilak-style mark with a small red stone on the forehead. Several copper-coloured heart and chevron ornaments are attached to the figure. Behind it hangs a maroon backdrop, a printed forest image and a red and gold ornamental parasol. No people are visible.A dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a pedestal inside a shrine niche with a gold-painted wall and an ornate gilded arch. The deity wears a white jasmine garland, a red-and-gold silk cloth, a jeweled necklace, earrings and a crown-like ornament. A maroon curtain backs the niche, and a small red flower and a green leaf sprig rest in front. No people are visible.2024-10-01A photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated in a shrine niche framed by ornate gold-toned arch and side panels. The deity wears a gold crown with a red stone, a white beaded necklace, and a red silk dhoti and shawl bordered with gold zari. Thick orange marigold garlands hang across the chest and a rudraksha mala drapes below them. Silver armlets and bangles adorn the arms, and a small silver lamp stands in front. No physical people are visible.2010-01-01 +1 copiesA dark stone or bronze deity murti of Ganesha, seated with four arms, placed in a shrine niche framed by ornate silver-toned arched metalwork. The figure wears a yellow cloth with gold border patterns draped over its base, a small red flower rests near its crown, and a red tilak mark is on its forehead. A maroon silk cloth hangs behind the shrine. An oil lamp with a lit flame sits at the right edge, and a small white dish lies on the red platform below. No people are visible.2024-11-25A black stone murti of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha sits in a gilded arched niche against a maroon drape. He wears an orange and green silk cloth, a white jasmine garland, a gold chest ornament and a red and white crown with a flower on top. Two red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and a sprig of green grass are placed around the figure, and marigolds lie on the base. No people are visible.2024-08-24A dark black stone murti of Ganesha seated frontally on a dark pedestal, with a large trunk and four arms. He wears a golden-orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, a silver-and-red chest pendant, a long white-and-red beaded necklace with a central pendant, and a red and gold cloth draped over his shoulders. Small silver-and-white decorations appear on his hands, and scattered orange and red flower petals lie around the base. Behind him, smaller deity figures and a golden arch are blurred in the background. No people are visible.