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A black stone murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, sits in a gilded shrine niche lined with a deep maroon cloth. The murti is decorated with garlands of white and yellow chrysanthemums and red and orange flowers, with green grass blades tucked near the trunk. Silver and red ornaments adorn the head and tusks. A smaller golden Ganesha figure with a red flower garland sits at the lower right of the shrine, and scattered petals lie on the floor.

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A dark stone elephant-headed deity murti, Ganesha, seated in a gilded arched shrine niche against a maroon drape. Marzipan-yellow and red marigold and rose garlands drape its shoulders and trunk, with white flowers tucked at the crown and on the raised hands. A white and red tilak-like mark sits on the forehead, with a silver and jewelled necklace hanging at the chest. Red and pink silk cloth covers the base, and a green leaf sprig rests against the trunk. No people are visible.2024-09-19A dark stone Ganesha murti is seated on a pedestal inside a shrine, framed by an ornate gold arch and a maroon draped backdrop. It wears yellow marigold and white jasmine garlands, red roses, a yellow flower on the forehead and a red cloth around its lower body. Its four hands hold items including a yellow flower. A smaller painted clay Ganesha figure with a pink and gold cloth sits at its right side, surrounded by scattered red petals. No people are visible.2024-09-14A 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 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.2025-02-23A black stone Ganesha murti sits in a gilded arched niche lined with deep maroon cloth inside a temple shrine. The deity has four arms and an elephant head with a jeweled forehead ornament and red bindi markings. It wears a yellow marigold garland, a red and white jeweled necklace, and an orange cloth draped over its lap. Green grass blades and a mango leaf spray decorate the top of the arch. A smaller gold-toned Ganesha figure with a red flower stands at the lower right on the floor. Rose petals are scattered across the red-painted floor, and the walls are gold-painted. No people are visible.2024-11-09A 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 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.2024-05-10A 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.2024-08-24A 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.2025-02-21A dark stone murti of Ganesha with an elephant head is decorated for worship in a shrine. Yellow marigold garlands drape the figure, with white chrysanthemums and red roses placed on the head and body. A gold-toned ornamental necklace with a square pendant hangs from the neck, and a grass blade rests beside the trunk area. A gilded arch and a deep red cloth form the backdrop. No people are visible.2025-02-16A 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.2025-12-06