A black stone murti of Ganesha seated on a dark pedestal, draped in a white cloth with a gold-and-green border and wearing a white turban-style crown. Garlands of white jasmine, pink and red flowers hang around the figure, with a jewelled gold necklace on the chest. Tilak marks are visible on the forehead and on several of its multiple arms, with a blue-grey backdrop behind it. - Nithyanandapedia

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A black stone murti of Ganesha seated on a dark pedestal, draped in a white cloth with a gold-and-green border and wearing a white turban-style crown. Garlands of white jasmine, pink and red flowers hang around the figure, with a jewelled gold necklace on the chest. Tilak marks are visible on the forehead and on several of its multiple arms, with a blue-grey backdrop behind it.

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KAILASA PUDUVAI 03 Oct 2021

Photograph of a dark stone or painted murti of Ganesha seated in a temple niche, with an elephant head, a white dhoti and shawl, rudraksha-style beads, a white jasmine garland with red and green flowers around the neck, and a gold-trimmed crown. In front, a golden-yellow conical offering. No people are visible.

A dark stone murti of Ganesha seated against a pale turquoise wall, adorned with a pink headcloth, a white and gold-bordered dhoti, a long garland of white flowers and a gold pendant ornament. The deity has multiple arms, some holding objects, and bears white and red tilak markings on the forehead and trunk. The murti is set on a stone platform. No people are visible.

A black stone deity murti of Ganesha seated in a niche against a golden-brown wall. The elephant-headed figure wears a white and maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, white dhoti-like drapery with gold trim, and a thick garland of white jasmine and red flowers draped over the shoulders and hanging to the base. A white vertical tilak and an Om symbol mark the forehead, and gold ornaments adorn the chest. Two arms hold objects on either side. A brass lamp stand is partly visible at the right edge.

KAILASA PUDUVAI 2 SEP 2021

A dark stone Ganesha murti sits at the centre of a shrine, dressed for worship. The elephant-headed deity wears a yellow and white turban, a red and white tilak on the forehead, and a jewelled pink and gold necklace. Garlands of white, yellow, red and green flowers drape over its shoulders and arms, and an ornate gold-and-red breast ornament covers its chest. Behind it hang maroon curtains with gold damask patterns and a yellow wall. No people are visible.

Photograph of a black stone murti of Lord Ganesha seated on a dark pedestal, adorned for worship. The elephant-headed deity wears a gold and white cloth draped over his body, a white and gold headdress with red trim, and an elaborate silver-and-red jewelled necklace and collar set with red stones. Garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers hang on both sides, with yellow marigold blossoms on the trunk. A forehead tilak marks the face, and a green cloth covers the base, with a small decorated brass lamp stand in front. No people are visible.

A dark stone deity murti of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, seated on a grey stone pedestal against a pale blue wall. The murti wears a green cloth with gold-and-purple border, a white floral garland and a pink-and-yellow flower garland, a white ornamental necklace, and a green headdress with a gold ornament. Three white horizontal marks decorate the forehead, and a red dot marks the centre. Its raised hands hold ritual objects. Oil lamps stand at the edges of the frame.

A black stone Ganesha murti is seated in a gilded arched shrine with a green cloth backdrop. The deity wears a jewelled crown, a red-and-white tilak, a round jewelled pendant, and a white dhoti with gold borders. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red roses drape his shoulders, and rose petals and marigold heaps lie on the granite floor. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands at the right, and a brass kalasha sits before the murti. No people are visible.

A photograph of a black stone murti of Ganesha seated within a gilded arched niche in a temple shrine. The deity wears a white dhoti with orange-gold borders and a red cloth beneath, a red and gold crown, a large multicolored jewelled pendant necklace, and a white tripundra mark on the forehead. Two large garlands of yellow chrysanthemums and red roses drape over its shoulders, and a few loose red and yellow flowers lie on the ledge below. A white electrical switchboard is mounted on the wall at upper right. No people are visible.

A photograph of a large black stone deity murti with multiple faces and arms, its forehead and face marked with white tripundra lines and red bindi dots. Pink and red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and green leaf strands drape over its shoulders and head, with white jasmine garlands across the chest. A rudraksha mala hangs at the base and the murti is draped in white cloth. Behind it, a blue and red painted wall and a metal stand are visible. No physical people are visible.

KAILASA PUDUVAI 30 Sep 2021