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A photograph of a dark stone Ganesha murti seated under an ornate gilded arch at night, garlanded with an orange marigold garland and wrapped in an orange and green silk cloth, with yellow flowers scattered on its base and a bell hanging above. Beside it stands a smaller black stone murti draped in a white cloth with a maroon border and decorated with yellow flowers. In front, a copper oil lamp burns on a plate, and a copper tray holds two small sweet offerings and a copper vessel, with scattered petals on the stone platform. No people are visible.

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A dark night photo of a black stone Ganesha murti seated on a dark pedestal beneath a tree trunk, in a golden ornate arched niche. The elephant-headed deity wears an orange cloth, a long red-and-orange flower garland, yellow marigold flowers on the head, and a rudraksha mala. Beside it stands a second black stone murti with white dhoti cloth and flowers, possibly a Shiva linga with three horizontal lines. In front, a brass plate holds food offerings and a plate with flower petals, lit by a small oil lamp. No people are visible.2025-03-08A photograph of an outdoor shrine at dusk beneath a large tree trunk with a hanging brass bell. A dark stone Ganesha murti sits on a pedestal under an ornate gold-toned arch, wearing a yellow cloth, an orange marigold garland and white flowers. To its right stands a smaller dark stone murti draped in a red cloth with gold patterns and white flowers. In front, a copper plate holds offerings including sweets, a small brass vessel, and a lit oil lamp, with more lamps and a steel bowl nearby. No people are visible.2025-08-26A dark stone deity murti with four arms, seated under an ornate brass arch framed by a tree trunk at night, draped in a yellow cloth with a red-and-green border and garlanded with orange marigold and white flowers. A smaller black stone figure to the right, also in yellow dress with flower decorations, stands on a separate pedestal. In front, a brass bell, a brass plate of bananas and grains, a small silver container and a small oil lamp are arranged as offerings, with petals scattered on the ground. No people are visible.A night photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated in a shrine under a tree trunk, with a hanging bell above. The deity has an elephant head, four arms, a crown-like gold headdress and a vermilion-and-marigold garland, with a rudraksha mala and white flowers. It wears a white dhoti with a gold border and sits on a dark stone pedestal within an ornate gilded arch. To the right stands a smaller black Ganesha murti dressed in a red and gold brocade cloth with a purple border, decorated with yellow flowers. Flower petals and an oil lamp lie at the base.2025-02-02A photograph of a shrine under a tree beside a wall. A black stone Ganesha murti sits in a gilded arched niche, wearing an orange-and-yellow marigold garland, a gold crown, and a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border. Beside it stands a smaller black stone Shiva lingam draped in a white cloth with a gold border and decorated with yellow flowers. A small oil lamp burns on the floor in front, with scattered flower petals and a hanging bell above. No people are visible.2024-01-12A dimly lit photograph of a shrine niche with an ornate gilded arch. A black stone deity murti, seated with multiple arms and an elephant head, wears a white and saffron-bordered cloth, a rudraksha mala, a gold crown and white and yellow flower garlands. Beside it stands a smaller black murti draped in a red and gold cloth and decorated with white flowers. A small lit oil lamp, scattered yellow marigold petals and a hanging bell sit in front of a tree trunk. No people are visible.Outdoor shrine photo showing a dark stone Ganesha murti seated under a tree branch within an ornate gold-coloured arched niche. The Ganesha figure wears a white cloth, an orange marigold garland around the trunk and neck, and yellow flower petals adorn the head and shoulders. A small brass bell hangs above. To the right stands a dark linga-shaped stone pillar draped in a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold border and decorated with yellow flowers. A small oil lamp burns on the black pedestal in the foreground, with scattered petals and flowers on the platform. No people are visible.2024-01-12Outdoor shrine photograph showing a dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a black pedestal, wearing a yellow dhoti with green and red border, an orange marigold garland, and a gold crown. Gold ornate arch frames surround it, with a bell hanging above under a tree. Beside it stands a second dark murti wrapped in a white cloth with marigold flowers. In front, a brass plate holds two bowls of yellow sweet offerings and a lit oil lamp on another plate, with scattered flower petals on the floor. No people are visible.2024-08-16A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a large black Ganesha murti seated on a dark pedestal under an ornate gold-toned arch. The elephant-headed deity wears a yellow dhoti with red-and-green border, an orange shawl, a rudraksha mala, a golden crown and yellow marigold garlands. Before him stand a brass plate with cooked rice, flowers and a small pot, and a brass lamp with a lit flame and flower petals. A smaller black deity murti in a red and gold silk cloth sits to the right. A bell hangs from a large tree overhead, and incense smoke rises beside the offerings. No people are visible.Outdoor shrine photograph showing a black stone Ganesha murti seated in an ornate gold-framed arched niche, draped in an orange cloth with a dark border and adorned with yellow marigold garlands. Beside it stands a smaller black stone deity murti wrapped in an orange and gold patterned cloth with a red flower and marigold garland. Offerings sit on the wet stone floor: a steel bowl of white rice, a small brass bell, a silver kalasha-style vessel, a brass lamp and scattered petals, with a small oil lamp burning. Trees and a grey wall form the background.A night photograph of a shrine at KAILASA HOSUR showing a dark stone deity murti seated in front of an ornate gold-painted arch with a tree trunk overhead. The murti wears a gold crown, an orange-marigold garland, a yellow dhoti-like cloth and a rudraksha-style bead mala, with a white tilak-like marking on its face. To the right stands a second deity covered in a red and gold shimmering cloth decorated with flowers. Offerings lie on the stone platform: a brass plate of fruit and leaves, a small brass vessel, and two lit oil lamps with marigold petals scattered around. No people are visible in the scene.A photograph of a dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a dark pedestal beneath a gold-embossed arch, with a tree trunk rising behind it. The deity wears a gold crown, an orange-marigold garland, a rudraksha mala, and a yellow and white dhoti. Flowers are scattered on the pedestal. In front are a brass plate with flowers and leaves, a brass plate holding a small bowl and cup, and two oil lamps burning in the evening. No people are visible.