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A 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.

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A 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.2024-08-24Photograph 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 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 black stone Ganesha murti is seated in a golden arched niche inside a temple, draped in yellow and red marigold garlands and a red silk cloth with gold border. The deity wears a jeweled crown, a large gem-studded necklace, and has a white urdhva-pundra mark on its forehead. Red flowers and yellow and white blossoms are scattered on the stone pedestal, and a small brass oil lamp sits on the red floor at the lower left. No people are visible.2024-10-11A 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.2025-02-23Photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated in a temple shrine, adorned with garlands of yellow and white chrysanthemums, pink and red roses, and yellow flowers. The elephant-headed deity wears a gold ornamental crown, a gold necklace with a pendant, and an orange shawl edged with green and red woven border. A maroon cloth backdrop and a carved brass arch frame the murti, with a gold-painted wall and electrical switches above. Rose petals lie on the red floor in front and a brass lamp sits at the lower left. No people are visible.2025-02-28Photograph of a dark stone murti of Ganesha seated in a shrine niche with an ornate gold arch behind it and a maroon cloth backdrop. The deity wears a gold and jewelled crown, a jewelled necklace and chest pendant, and a yellow flower on its head. Yellow marigold garlands drape its shoulders and base, with orange and red flowers and a sprig of green grass placed around it. An orange silk cloth lies over its lap. No people are visible.2024-03-10A 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 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 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 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 black stone Ganesha murti sits centrally in a shrine, decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, a red and gold silk cloth draped over its shoulders, a jewelled necklace with red and white stones, and a gold crown. Orange-red vibhuti or kumkum marks adorn the forehead and trunk area. Golden arch framing and a maroon backdrop surround the deity, with red flowers at its base and a brass plate at the lower left edge. No people are visible.2025-02-21