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A weathered grey stone Ganesha murti sits on a tiered stone pedestal at the base of a large pale banyan tree with wide, smooth trunks. Small marigold-type flowers and green leaves are scattered on the pedestal and around it. Behind the gap between the trunks, green hillside rises under a pale sky. Grass and small plants grow in the foreground. No people are visible.

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A dark stone Ganesha murti, seated with trunk curved to one side, stands on a stone pedestal at the base of a large pale banyan tree trunk. Small yellow flowers, scattered petals and wisps of green leaves lie on the figure and base as offerings. Green grass and plants grow at the foot of the pedestal, and a faint green background shows beyond the tree. No people are visible.A dark stone murti of Ganesha seated under a tree trunk within a gilded arched niche, with flower offerings (orange, yellow and purple blossoms) and yellow turmeric or kumkum paste on the base. Its four arms hold objects including a modak-like sweet. A carved black serpent column stands to the right, with flowers on its base and a brass plate holding flowers and offerings in front. No people are visible; the setting is an outdoor shrine at night.October 12 20062006-10-12Outdoor shrine with a dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a tiered black pedestal, four arms, large elephant head, garlanded with a beaded mala and adorned with white flowers. Beside it stands a carved black stone naga (twin serpent) pillar with a yellow flower on top, and small bronze deity figures on a raised platform decorated with marigolds. An ornate gold-toned arch frames the shrine, a hanging brass bell hangs above, and a large tree trunk rises behind. Turmeric-yellow water stains the floor and a brass vessel sits at the left edge. No people are visible.2024-08-16A dark stone or metal Ganesha murti seated under an ornate gilded arch in an open courtyard beneath a tree. The deity has an elephant head, four arms and a small bell hangs from the arch above. Fresh white flowers are placed on the head and near the base. To the right stands a carved black stone column with entwined serpents, also decorated with flowers. In front, small brass figures and a brass plate holding offerings sit on the platform, with a brass pot at the lower left. No people are visible.2025-08-26A black stone Ganesha murti seated under a tree in an outdoor shrine, with a gold-coloured ornate arch framing it. The deity has four arms and an elephant head, with yellow flowers placed on its head and trunk. A black stone naga pillar with entwined snakes stands to the right, topped with yellow flowers. Brass vessels sit on the platform in the foreground, and a red-painted wall and leafy trees fill the background. No people are visible.2025-11-08A large, gnarled banyan tree with pale grey bark and spreading branches stands beside a whitewashed temple wall of stone blocks. At its base sits a dark stone Ganesha murti on a low pedestal, surrounded by grass and roots. Distant green hills are visible behind the tree under an overcast sky. No people are present.A dark stone murti of Ganesha seated on a pedestal inside a gold-painted arched niche beneath a tree trunk, with white ash markings and yellow and orange flowers placed on the figure. Pink and purple flower petals lie on the base, and a small plate of offerings sits at the right. Beside it stands a black column carved with a coiled serpent, also garlanded with flowers. The setting is dim, with a red wall at the left and dark foliage behind.A black stone Ganesha murti sits on a black pedestal beneath a golden arched niche with ornate floral relief. A tree trunk rises behind the deity. To the right stands a dark carved stone pillar with a coiled serpent relief. In front, a small silver tray holds oil lamps with flames, indicating an evening puja setting. Red-painted wall on the left, no people visible.Outdoor photograph of a dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a tiered black pedestal within a gilded arched frame, with a large tree trunk rising behind it. The Ganesha has an elephant head, multiple arms, and a yellow flower garland on the crown. A carved black stone naga pillar with two snake heads and yellow marigold flowers stands to the right. Yellow turmeric or oil stains mark the base and floor. Green foliage and a grey block wall form the background. No people are visible.2025-11-08Outdoor shrine beneath a large tree with a dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a tiered black pedestal, decorated with yellow marigold flowers and red dots, with a bell hanging overhead. Beside it stand a small group of orange-tinted metal or stone figures on a raised platform surrounded by yellow flowers, a dark carved serpent stone pillar with a naga motif, and a brass tray holding sandals with flower petals. Ornate gilded arch frames the scene, with petals scattered on the wet floor and a plain wall behind. No people are visible.Outdoor shrine under a large tree with a dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a tiered black pedestal, four-armed, holding a modak bowl and other attributes, with white flowers on its crown and a bell hanging from the branch. Gold-coloured ornate arches frame the image. Nearby stand small bronze deity figures on a stepped platform with white flowers, a carved black stone naga-serpent pillar, and a brass bowl with a black lingam and a white flower. Orange-stained water and turmeric or kumkum marks cover the platform. No people are visible.