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A dark stone Ganesha murti sits at the centre of a shrine, dressed for worship. The elephant-headed deity wears a yellow and white turban, a red and white tilak on the forehead, and a jewelled pink and gold necklace. Garlands of white, yellow, red and green flowers drape over its shoulders and arms, and an ornate gold-and-red breast ornament covers its chest. Behind it hang maroon curtains with gold damask patterns and a yellow wall. No people are visible.

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Photograph of a black stone murti of Lord Ganesha seated on a dark pedestal, adorned for worship. The elephant-headed deity wears a gold and white cloth draped over his body, a white and gold headdress with red trim, and an elaborate silver-and-red jewelled necklace and collar set with red stones. Garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers hang on both sides, with yellow marigold blossoms on the trunk. A forehead tilak marks the face, and a green cloth covers the base, with a small decorated brass lamp stand in front. No people are visible.2024-10-21A photograph of a black stone murti of Ganesha seated on a dark green cloth-covered platform against a yellow wall and a maroon damask curtain. The deity wears a red and green turban, a red and gold garment, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, and a red jewelled chest ornament. White striped markings decorate the face and trunk, with a red tilak on the forehead. Multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and orange hang from the shoulders, and white flower clusters are tied near the base. The figure holds ritual objects in its raised hands, and an ornate gold and pink offering is placed at the front.2024-06-09A black stone murti of Ganesha seated on a dark pedestal, draped in a white cloth with a gold-and-green border and wearing a white turban-style crown. Garlands of white jasmine, pink and red flowers hang around the figure, with a jewelled gold necklace on the chest. Tilak marks are visible on the forehead and on several of its multiple arms, with a blue-grey backdrop behind it.August 31 20192019-08-31A dark stone Ganesha murti is seated on a green draped platform in a room with yellow walls and a window behind it. The elephant-headed deity wears a red and green turban, red and orange silk, a jewelled gold necklace set with red stones, and a garland of red and pink roses. Floral garlands in red, yellow, green and white hang from his arms. Brass plates, a small kalasha, a conch shell and a bowl of kumkum sit on a tray in front, with a small red-and-gold cloth figure below the seat. No people are visible.Photo 82912872022-06-04 +3 copiesKAILASA SEATTLE, USA - SarvajnapeetamKAILASA PUDUVAI 2 SEP 2021 +1 copiesA large dark stone statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha seated on a carved black pedestal. The murti wears a tall gold crown with ornate relief, a white cloth wrapped at the head, a white dhoti, and an orange-and-red silk shawl with gold border draped over the shoulders. Its trunk curls down, and it wears a white and silver garland with red tassel, a gold ornament on the upper arm, and chains around the neck and waist. A cloth hanging with elephant and floral motifs in red, green, orange and blue stands at the left against a pale curtain.KAILASA PUDUVAI 03 Oct 2021A black stone deity murti of Ganesha seated in a niche against a golden-brown wall. The elephant-headed figure wears a white and maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, white dhoti-like drapery with gold trim, and a thick garland of white jasmine and red flowers draped over the shoulders and hanging to the base. A white vertical tilak and an Om symbol mark the forehead, and gold ornaments adorn the chest. Two arms hold objects on either side. A brass lamp stand is partly visible at the right edge.2025-11-07Close-up photo of a black stone murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, dressed for Ganesh Chathurthi. The face has white painted eyes and trunk stripes and a gold tilak with red stone inlay on the forehead. A red and green turban with a gold crown ornament sits on the head. Garlands of red, yellow, green and white fabric flowers, interspersed with red roses, white roses and orange roses, drape the shoulders. Jeweled gold-and-red stone necklaces adorn the chest, and a red cloth covers the seat. No people are visible in the frame.2024-06-09