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A large black stone statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha seated in a meditative posture on a carved black pedestal. The figure wears an ornate gold and jewelled crown, a white dhoti with gold border, a red and gold shawl draped over the shoulders, and a white and red beaded necklace with a pendant. Multiple hands hold ritual objects. A pink flower and orange marigold rest on the lap and base, and an orange cloth hangs at the right edge. A white backdrop stands behind the deity. The statue is a deity murti, not a person.

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A large black stone murti of Lord Ganesha seated on a carved pedestal. The deity wears an ornate gold and jewelled crown with a tilak, a red and white flower garland around the trunk, gold shoulder ornaments, a white dhoti with gold borders and a red-and-gold shawl draped over the arms. Its four hands hold ritual objects and it is decorated with a red rose and yellow hibiscus flowers placed at its feet. A green silk cloth lies beneath the statue, and a white backdrop hangs behind it.A large black stone murti of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha seated on a carved pedestal. The murti wears a tall golden crown, a white cloth tied over its head, a red-and-gold bordered shawl draped over the shoulders, and a white dhoti with gold border. It has a tripundra mark on the forehead, a rudraksha-like string of round white and red ornaments across the trunk, a white and gold ceremonial necklace, and a red flower and a pink flower placed as offerings. Behind it hangs a white cloth with an orange fabric visible at the right edge. No people are visible.A large black stone murti of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, seated, dressed in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold brocade shawl draped over the shoulders. The figure wears a white cloth wrap and a gold crown-like headpiece, a diamond-studded ornament on the forehead, layered white and gold necklaces, and a red flower held in one of its hands, with a second red flower at its lap. Its multiple arms are carved in the stone, and a pink flower is held in another hand. The murti sits against a white draped backdrop with an orange cloth at the upper right edge.A large black stone Ganesha murti dominates the frame, seated with a golden jeweled crown set with red and green stones and a white tripundra mark on its forehead. The deity wears a white dhoti and an orange-and-red bordered shawl draped over the shoulders, with a white and gold beaded necklace hanging down the chest. Circular white and gold rosette ornaments decorate the trunk, a yellow flower is tucked near the trunk tip, and multiple hands hold objects. A white curtain forms the background, with a partly visible orange cloth at the right edge.A large black stone statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha seated on a carved pedestal with a relief of an elephant. The murti wears a gold jeweled crown with red and green stones, a white and gold shawl, a white dhoti with gold border draped over its lap, and a long silver-and-white beaded garland with a pendant. Decorative round medallions with red and white dots adorn the trunk. Two orange and gold-bordered cloths hang at the sides, and a marigold and a pink flower rest at its feet. No people are visible.July 26 20152015-07-26 +1 copiesA large black stone statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha sits on a dark carved pedestal decorated with an elephant relief. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a white dhoti with gold border, a red and gold shawl draped over the shoulders, a white sash, silver and multicolour jewelled necklaces and a pink flower in one hand. A small gold-coloured urn stands at right beside an orange flag, and brass oil lamps and offering vessels sit on a white cloth in the foreground. White fabric forms the backdrop. No people are visible.January 01 20102010-01-01A large black stone elephant-headed deity murti seated on a carved black pedestal with a relief of an animal below. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a white dhoti with gold border, a red-and-gold shawl draped over its shoulders, a white-and-red sash, and layered white and red-jewelled necklaces. It holds a pink flower in one hand. Small brass puja vessels, a lamp and a bowl sit on a white cloth table in front. A white backdrop and an orange flag edge the scene.A large dark stone murti of Lord Ganesha seated under an ornate gold-toned arch framed by bamboo stalks and a red wall. The deity wears a red and orange floral garland with purple flowers, white silver-toned jewelled necklaces, a red and gold headdress, and a white dhoti with gold border. A tall trident mark is painted on its trunk, and a red tilak sits on its forehead. Red pillars and hanging strings surround the shrine, and a small iron-grilled window is visible at right. No people are visible.2018-05-02 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a large black stone Ganesha murti, seen from the side and slightly above. The elephant-headed deity wears an ornate gold crown studded with red and green stones and pearl beading, and a pearl-and-ruby ornamental band across the forehead. Round and crescent pendant ornaments in white, pink and green sit on the body, along with a yellow flower held in one hand and a jeweled sash edged in gold, red and green. An orange cloth drapes behind the figure beside a carved gold frame. No people are visible.A large black stone murti of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha seated on a black pedestal carved with a mouse at its base. The figure wears a tall gold crown, a white dhoti with a red-and-gold bordered shawl draped over the shoulders, a white and gold ceremonial necklace, and a tilak on the forehead, with red flower petals placed in the hands. Behind it hangs an orange flag and a gold ornamental arch stands to the right, with a small brass vessel and oil lamps set on a white cloth at the bottom of the frame. No people are visible.