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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.

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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 gilded brass arched niche against a maroon velvet backdrop. The deity has an elephant head with white urdhva-pundra style markings and a red tilak, wears a red and gold turban-like headdress topped with a pink rose, and a pink flower garland with gold and jewelled ornaments. Yellow marigolds and an orange flower are placed around it, and a green leaf bundle is held in one hand. The walls are gold-painted, with an electrical socket panel at the upper right. No people are visible.2024-11-19A black stone murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, seated in front of a red fabric backdrop within a gilded metal arch. The murti is adorned with a pink flower garland, a yellow marigold crown and yellow and orange flowers at its base, a gold forehead ornament with a white flower, a white tilak with red dot, and a pink and gold silk cloth draped over the seated figure. Blades of green grass are tucked near the trunk. Red and orange flowers rest at the base of the pedestal. No people are visible in the photograph.2024-10-17A black stone murti of an elephant-headed deity, seated in a gilded arched niche in a temple. Pink flower garlands drape the figure, with red roses and orange marigolds scattered at its base. It wears a yellow and red silk cloth, a jeweled necklace with blue stones, a jeweled crown band with a white vibhuti-style tripundra and red kumkum on the forehead, and holds green leaves in one raised hand. No people are visible.2024-11-18A black stone Ganesha murti seated in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow marigold garlands, a pink flower garland, white jasmine flowers and a crystal-studded tripundra-style forehead ornament with a red stone. The deity has a trunk-tip and four arms holding flowers and a sprig of green leaves, set before a maroon draped cloth inside an ornate gold arch. A smaller painted Ganesha figure with a white and red flower garland sits at the lower right on a leaf. Mango leaves hang from the top of the arch. No people are visible.2024-10-09A 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.2024-12-27A dark stone murti of Ganesha seated on a black pedestal inside an ornate gilded arch with a maroon backdrop. The deity wears an orange cloth with green and red woven borders, a gold crown, a gold chest pendant and a gold tilak-like ornament on the trunk. He is garlanded with white jasmine, yellow marigolds, red roses and pink flowers, and loose yellow marigolds lie at the base. A green grass blade rests at his side. No people are visible.2025-03-01A 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. No people are visible.2024-11-20A 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 murti of Ganesha seated in a gilded temple shrine with an ornate golden arch behind it. The deity wears a pink and magenta cloth, white dhoti-style drapes with gold borders, and a large pink flower garland. A jeweled tilak and yellow flowers decorate the figure, with yellow blossoms scattered on the stone base. No people are visible.2024-12-06