Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A dark stone Ganesha murti is seated on a black pedestal within an ornate carved black arch. The deity wears a tall gold and jewelled crown, a green silk shawl with gold border, a green and purple cloth, layered white and gold necklaces, round jewelled ornaments on the ears, and a red and green jewelled gem on the trunk. White jasmine garlands and marigold strands with red and yellow blossoms drape both sides. A hand holding a small metal vessel is raised at the left, apparently pouring a liquid over the murti. No other people are visible.

More like this

Open the gallery
November 18 20212021-11-18A bare-chested priest with a white sacred thread and glasses stands at left, raising his right hand toward a dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a black pedestal. The elephant-headed deity wears a green and gold silk cloth, layered silver and gold necklaces, a red-and-white garland, and a tall gold crown, with white jasmine and marigold garlands draped on both sides. Incense smoke rises in the dark shrine behind an ornate bronze arch. No one else is visible.2021-11-18KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 1/1/20222022-01-01A black stone Ganesha murti seated on a pedestal inside a temple shrine, adorned with a green and gold silk cloth, a tall gold and jewelled crown, a white flower garland with orange and red marigold strands, and layered gold and silver necklaces. A pale-skinned elderly man with grey hair, glasses and a rudraksha mala stands at the lower left, reaching toward the deity. An ornate arched gold-toned frame surrounds the murti against a deep red backdrop.2021-11-18A dark stone Ganesha murti seated in a temple shrine, adorned for worship. It wears a green and gold silk cloth wrapped around the head like a turban, topped by an ornate jewelled crown with red and gold accents. White vibhuti lines mark the forehead, and jewelled earrings and a layered jewelled necklace with red, green and white stones hang from the figure. Garlands of white flowers and yellow, red and green blossoms frame the sides of the murti, and a decorated green and gold shawl drapes over the shoulders. An ornate silver-toned arch with floral relief surrounds the deity against a red backdrop, indicating a deity murti rather than people.2022-01-01KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 4/3/20212021-04-03A dark stone murti of Lord Ganesha is seated on a grey pedestal inside a gilded arch, draped in green and gold silk with a green turban-style headdress topped by a red and gold crown. White and marigold garlands hang on both sides, and the deity wears layered silver and gold jewellery, a red bindi and tilak, and a large necklace. The chest and arms carry ornaments, and the lower folds of a teal cloth spread across the base. No people are visible; this is a deity murti.2021-11-14A black stone murti of Lord Ganesha seated in a shrine niche, adorned with a tall gold crown set with coloured stones and a red-and-orange headband. The face is decorated with a green and red jewelled mask, and large jewelled earrings hang from the ears. White and yellow flower garlands drape both sides, and a purple and blue silk cloth with gold border covers the lap. An ornate gilded arch frames the shrine behind, with red drapery beyond. No people are visible.2021-04-03KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 9/2/20192019-09-02 +1 copiesKAILASA in SanJose on 9/2/20192019-09-02 +1 copiesSeptember 18 20232023-09-18A photograph of a large dark stone Ganesha murti seated in the centre of a shrine, dressed in a pink and gold silk cloth and a heavy silver-and-gem necklace with a green stone pendant. The deity wears a tall ornate silver crown, and a red and gold garland of marigolds drapes over both sides. Behind it stands an elaborate gilded arched frame with floral carving and a dark red backdrop. The trunk curls toward the figure's left side, and decorated silver and gold ornaments hang at the ears.2019-09-02 +1 copies