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A black stone Ganesha murti seated in a gilded arched niche inside a temple. The deity has an elephant head with white urdhva-pundra and a red bindi, wears a red-and-gold cloth with white gold-bordered dhoti draped over its arms, a yellow marigold garland, and a jewelled necklace with blue stones. A sprig of green grass is tucked near the trunk, and white flowers lie on the stone platform below. A plain electrical switch panel is visible at the top right. No people are present.

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Photograph of a dark stone murti of Ganesha seated in a gilded arched niche inside a temple shrine. The elephant-headed deity has four arms, a jewelled crown with a red centre stone, and a black face with white and red tilak markings. It wears a yellow marigold garland, white dhoti with gold borders, a rust-red cloth draped at the waist, and red flower petals at its feet and on its crown. A green grass bundle rests beside one arm. The base sits on a dark stone platform above a red-painted floor with a drain cover in front.2024-03-11A dark stone Ganesha murti sits in a gilded arched niche inside a shrine. The deity wears a long yellow marigold garland, a white dhoti with gold border, a red-brown cloth beneath, a silver necklace and a white vertical tilak on the forehead. Its trunk hangs down the chest, and its raised hands are shown on either side. A fan and a red-painted platform are at the bottom edge, with gold-painted walls and an ornate gold frame behind the murti. No people are visible.2024-10-30A photograph of a black stone murti of Ganesha seated within a gilded arched niche in a temple shrine. The deity wears a white dhoti with orange-gold borders and a red cloth beneath, a red and gold crown, a large multicolored jewelled pendant necklace, and a white tripundra mark on the forehead. Two large garlands of yellow chrysanthemums and red roses drape over its shoulders, and a few loose red and yellow flowers lie on the ledge below. A white electrical switchboard is mounted on the wall at upper right. No people are visible.2024-01-11A black stone murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, is seated in a shrine niche framed by an ornate gold-toned arch. Its trunk and face are decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands, orange and yellow tilak markings, and a red bindi. The figure wears an orange and green striped silk cloth and a jeweled pendant. Flowers are scattered at its base, and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. A deep red drape hangs behind the murti.2025-07-02A 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 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 black stone murti of Ganesha seated on a dark pedestal before a maroon silk backdrop and an ornate brass arch. The deity wears yellow marigold garlands, a gold forehead ornament with a red stone, a pearl and blue-stone necklace, and an orange-and-green striped cloth. Orange tilaka marks and a red kumkum dot adorn the face, and a pink rose and a sprig of grass are placed as offerings. Behind the murti, a gold-painted wall and a white electrical switchboard are visible. No people are present.2025-10-01KAILASA UTTARAHALLI On 20/9/20242024-09-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a dark black stone murti of Ganesha seated on a dark pedestal inside a shrine. The elephant-headed deity wears a red and gold ornament at the forehead and a gold necklace with a red stone. Yellow marigold garlands drape across the figure, with white flowers in the upper hands, red roses and loose orange, purple and violet blossoms scattered at the base. A red cloth covers the lap and a maroon curtain stands behind. A gilded ornate arch frames the deity against a gold-leaf wall with an electrical outlet panel and wires visible at the left. No people are present.2025-11-21A black stone Ganesha murti stands in a gilded arched shrine, adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses. The deity wears a white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth draped over its shoulders, and a red flower sits atop its crown. Offerings of sweets, fried snacks and rice are arranged on silver plates before the murti, with a lit oil lamp, a silver bell and a small jar of kumkum or similar powder nearby. Foliage is visible through the arch behind.A black stone murti of Ganesha seated in a niche with an ornate gilded arch and a deep red cloth backdrop. The elephant-headed deity wears a white jasmine garland, a red silk cloth draped over his lap and shoulder, a jewelled necklace, dangling gold-and-red earrings, and a red pottu on his forehead with a jewelled band. A green grass blade and a yellow flower are tucked into one hand. Electrical sockets are mounted on the yellow wall beside the shrine, and a small clay lamp sits at the lower left on the red-painted floor. No people are visible.2024-09-17A black stone murti of an elephant-headed deity, seated on a pedestal and framed by an ornate gilt arch. The figure wears an orange-and-gold silk cloth and a large jewelled necklace with a blue and red centrepiece, and a jewelled crown-like ornament sits on its head. Yellow and red flowers and white jasmine garlands drape over the shoulders and arms, with a green grass sprig held in one hand. Scattered flower petals and blossoms lie on the base and floor, and the murti is set before a maroon backdrop.2024-05-10