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Photograph of a black stone Ganesha murti seated on a dark pedestal inside a gilded arch carved with lions and a floral crest. The elephant-headed deity wears a jewelled crown, a white dhoti-like cloth, gold necklaces and a sash, and is garlanded with bands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers with green leaves. A red and white painted plinth sits in front, with a Tamil name board reading ஆனந்த கணபதி. No physical people are visible.

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A black stone statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha sits on a dark lotus-petalled pedestal beneath an ornate gold-coloured arch. The murti wears a white dhoti with a red-and-gold bordered cloth draped over its lap and a garland of pink and white flowers with gold discs around its neck. It is set in an open outdoor courtyard among green trees, with a red and white striped base and a kolam design on the ground in front. A signboard on the base reads Sri Nithyananda Vinayagar. No people are visible.2012-09-12A black stone murti of Ganesha seated on a dark pedestal beneath an ornate gold-toned arched frame. The deity wears a white dhoti with an orange-and-gold bordered shawl, a rudraksha-style bead mala, a silver jewelled necklace with a green stone, and a pink hibiscus flower at the base. Green trees and foliage stand behind the shrine, and a red and white striped plinth sits at the front. No people are visible.2011-10-09A black stone Ganesha murti stands in a gilded arched shrine, adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses. The deity wears a white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth draped over its shoulders, and a red flower sits atop its crown. Offerings of sweets, fried snacks and rice are arranged on silver plates before the murti, with a lit oil lamp, a silver bell and a small jar of kumkum or similar powder nearby. Foliage is visible through the arch behind.A large black stone murti of Ganesha seated on a dark pedestal, framed by an ornate gold arch. The deity wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a white upper cloth, an orange turban-like headcloth, a long chain of yellow and red marigold garlands, and a beaded necklace. His multiple hands hold ritual objects, and sprigs of green grass lie on the base beside the pedestal. Trees and foliage stand behind the murti in daylight. No people are visible.2012-09-19September 14 20122012-09-14 +1 copiesMay 05 20122012-05-05A black stone murti of Lord Ganesha with an elephant head seated on a dark stone pedestal within a gilded arched frame, with trees in the background. The deity wears an orange turban, a white dhoti with a gold border, a multi-strand bead necklace, and garlands of yellow and orange-red flowers. Four arms hold a pot-like object and other ritual items, and a red tilak marks the forehead. Fresh grass and small flowers lie at the base of the pedestal. No people are visible.2012-09-19September 19 20122012-09-19 +1 copiesA 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.2024-01-11September 25 20112011-09-25Kailasa hosur July 7th 2021A 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