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A black stone Ganesha murti seated in a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and maroon backdrop. The elephant-headed deity is adorned with long white jasmine garlands, red and orange flower garlands, yellow marigolds, and a red and gold brocade cloth draped over his arms. A white vibhuti-style tripundra mark and red tilak appear on the forehead, and a blue-and-gold necklace hangs on his chest. Flower petals are scattered on the stone platform below, and a few green blades are tucked near his hand. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated in a shrine niche, decorated with garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, red and white flowers and pink bougainvillea-style blossoms. The deity wears a red and gold cloth, a jewelled necklace with a blue and white pendant, and an orange-red tilak-marked headpiece. Marigolds are scattered on the granite pedestal, and an ornate gold-toned arch frames the figure against a maroon drape. No people are visible.2025-12-06A 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 Ganesha seated in a niche with an ornate gilded arch and a deep red cloth backdrop. 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The walls are gold-painted, and the altar is dark red with scattered petals.A photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated in a shrine niche framed by ornate gold-toned metalwork, with a maroon draped backdrop. The deity has an elephant head with orange and white tilak markings, a gold ornate crown with a leaf, and is adorned with white and yellow chrysanthemum garlands, red roses, a pearl and red-stone necklace, and a pink-and-orange silk cloth draped over its shoulders. A small brass vessel sits at the lower left on a red-painted platform. No people are visible.2025-02-23A 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.2024-05-10A 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.2025-10-01A black stone murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, sits in a gilded arched niche against a green backdrop. The murti is draped in a red and gold silk cloth and adorned with thick garlands of white jasmine, orange marigolds and green leaves. A gold and jewelled ornament hangs on its chest, and the trunk shows yellow and red painted markings with red tilak dots on the forehead. No people are visible.2024-06-19A photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated inside a shrine niche with an ornate gold-toned arch behind it. The deity wears a pink cloth, a gold and jewelled crown-like headpiece, a gold necklace with a blue and white jewelled pendant, and is garlanded with white chrysanthemums, red flowers and pink flower garlands. Loose red and orange flowers lie on the stone base and a small brass bowl sits on the red-painted floor. Electrical sockets and switches are visible on the yellow wall. No people are present.2024-09-11A black stone murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, sits seated in a niche framed by an ornate gilded arch with floral and peacock-like carving. The murti wears a yellow chrysanthemum garland, a magenta and gold-bordered cloth draped over its seat and shoulders, red roses at its sides, and a red-and-gold jewelled necklace and face ornaments; a vertical tilak marks its forehead. Small white flowers lie on the stone platform below, a leaf sprig rests against its side, and a small plate with ash or offerings sits on the red floor. Walls are painted gold and a wall socket with wires is visible at left. No people are present.2025-03-01A black stone murti of Ganesha seated in a shrine niche with a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The deity has an elephant head, a white tilak on the forehead and a gold headpiece. Yellow marigold garlands hang over the shoulders and trunk, with red roses scattered on the altar and a clump of green grass held in one hand. Red and orange flowers lie in front of the pedestal and a small flower offering sits on the step. Pink and red silk drapes the deity. No people are visible.A photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated in a shrine niche framed by an ornate gold arch. The deity has an elephant head with a white and red tilak on the forehead and white vertical markings on the trunk, and wears a long garland of yellow marigolds. Yellow flowers are placed on its raised hands and a bundle of green grass is tucked near its shoulder. A purple cloth covers its base and a red and gold draped cloth hangs at its sides. A dark red backdrop fills the niche, and scattered marigolds and a small flower offering lie on the red-painted floor. No people are visible.