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A photograph of a ganesha murti seated on a gilded throne with a golden lion-carved base, draped in a gold tissue cloth and a green velvet backdrop embroidered with white and red stones. The deity wears a white and red turban-style headdress, a jewelled crown, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses. A brass hand bell is rung by a person's hand at the right edge, and a brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in the lower right. Gold drapery and sheer silver curtains frame the shrine.

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August 31 20162016-08-31August 08 20162016-08-08April 14 20122012-04-14September 30 20132013-09-30A priest in an orange dhoti with a red sash and rudraksha mala performs puja before a golden Ganesha murti seated on a gilded throne decorated with a green jewelled backdrop, garlands of yellow and red flowers, and an ornate gold arch. The priest, shirtless with white sacred markings on his arms and chest, raises a lamp in one hand and rings a bell in the other. A brass oil lamp stands at the right, and silver bowls sit at the base of the throne.2016-08-08December 17 20162016-12-17A photograph of a ceremonial golden palanquin-style throne holding a Ganesha murti, an elephant-headed deity, seated centrally under an ornate gold arch and a fringed red-and-multicolour canopy. The murti wears a green garment, gold and jewelled necklaces, a red and gold crown and layered flower garlands in red, yellow and white. Beneath it a golden mount with a rearing animal figure supports the seat. A red and orange embroidered fan-shaped ornament stands at left, and an orange silk drape hangs at right against a white draped ceiling. No people are visible.2016-12-19A ganesha murti is decorated for worship, seated on a gold-framed throne. It wears a gold crown, a red and white jewelled necklace, and a long gold chain of bead-like links draped in front. Garlands of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigolds frame the figure against a deep blue cloth. Behind the throne a red and white striped pillar, a red carpet and a canopy tent are visible under green trees.2015-09-08December 19 20162016-12-19December 17 20162016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17A golden Ganesha murti stands centred and heavily decorated, with a jewelled crown, orange cloth wrapped around the head, a large silver-and-white beaded necklace and a blue silk garment. The figure is framed by thick garlands of yellow and white chrysanthemums, red roses and green leaves, with a red and gold cloth draped at the base and flowers at the feet. It is a deity murti, not a person, and no people are visible.2011-08-23