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A 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.

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A black stone murti of Ganesha seated on a dark pedestal inside a shrine, draped with a garland of yellow marigolds and red roses. The deity wears a red and gold cloth, a white and red tilak on the forehead, and a multi-coloured necklace with a square pendant. Green grass blades are tucked beside the figure. A gilded ornate arch frames the murti against a maroon backdrop, and the red-painted floor is in front. No people are visible.2024-09-21 +1 copiesA 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 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 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 black stone murti of Ganesha seated in a gilded arch shrine lined with red fabric. The deity wears a red and gold-bordered cloth, a jewelled crown and jewelled earrings, and a large jewelled necklace. A thick garland of yellow chrysanthemums and red roses drapes the figure, with white flowers scattered on the pedestal. No people are visible in the frame.A black stone murti of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha seated in a shrine niche, adorned with a garland of yellow marigold-type flowers, white blossoms and a pink rose. The idol wears a pink and gold-bordered cloth, a jewelled gold headpiece with red and white stones, and a red-and-blue jewelled pendant at the chest. A tuft of green grass is held in one hand. Ornate gold-toned arch framing and a maroon backdrop surround the figure, with scattered flowers at the base and a wall electrical socket visible at upper right. No people are present.A dark stone Ganesha murti seated in a niche with an ornate gilded arch behind it. The deity has an elephant head, four arms and a white-and-red tilak on the forehead. It wears a yellow marigold garland, a red rose on top, and a pink and gold silk cloth. A white-and-pearl necklace hangs at the chest, and green grass blades are placed beside the figure. Red roses lie at its base.A 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 photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated in a gilded arched niche with a deep red cloth backdrop. The deity wears a yellow marigold garland draped across the chest, a pearl and ruby tilak band on the forehead, red kumkum, jewelled earrings and a multi-stone necklace, and holds a green leaf sprig in one hand. Pink cloth covers the seat, with scattered red flowers on the stone base. No people are visible.2024-09-18A photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated on a dark pedestal before a red velvet backdrop within a golden arched niche. The deity has an elephant head, a white tilak on the forehead, a gold and red forehead ornament, gold jewelled earrings, and a layered gold necklace. Yellow marigold garlands drape the figure, with red roses scattered at its base and a small floral offering on the floor in front. The figure wears pink and green cloth and holds ritual items in its hands. No people are visible.2024-12-29A 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 photograph of a black stone murti of Ganesha seated on a dark pedestal inside a shrine niche with gold-painted walls and an ornate gilded arch. The elephant-headed deity has four arms and wears a red and yellow cloth with a red-and-yellow headdress marked with white tilak. Pink flower garlands hang from the arch and drape over the murti, with a blue and gold pendant at the chest. A maroon cloth backdrops the niche, and a red-painted platform sits below. 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