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October 04 20162016-10-04A decorated murti of Lord Krishna sits on a gold-covered seat with a golden canopy of hooded snake form behind it. The figure wears a red-pink dhoti, a blue velvet cloth draped on the seat, an ornate jewelled blue-and-gold chest piece, and a tall jewelled crown. A bamboo flute is held to the lips, and garlands of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers hang across the seat and the figure. Two ceremonial standards with red and gold fringed panels, painted with sun and moon motifs and blue flowers, flank the murti. The background is a plain mauve wall and a dark red curtain.2016-10-04October 04 20162016-10-04 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of Krishna sits under a golden five-headed serpent hood on an elaborate throne, with a jeweled crown and a flute held to the lips. The figure wears a pink and gold garment, a blue velvet cloth draped over the seat, a gold waist belt, and heavy blue-jewelled necklaces. White jasmine and yellow marigold garlands wrap the throne, and red and orange ceremonial umbrellas flank it against a deep maroon curtain. No living people are visible.2016-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20162016-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20162016-10-04 +1 copiesA gilded metal murti of Krishna standing on a tiered pedestal, playing a long flute held to his lips with both hands. The figure wears a tall conical crown, an orange headcloth, and a heavy jewelled garland of red, green and white stones with a pendant at the chest. A decorative arched gold frame with scrolled motifs surrounds the figure. Behind it hang large orange and yellow painted panels with black spots, and a red velvet cushion sits beneath. A deep red flower garland rests at the base on a yellow cloth draped over a table. The scene shows a temple-style display with no people visible.2011-10-21A decorated deity murti of Venkateshwara, Vishnu's form, seated in padmasana beneath a golden multi-hooded naga canopy. The murti wears an orange and gold silk garment, a jewelled golden crown, and layered garlands of white, red and purple flowers. Two ornate embroidered umbrellas with gold trim and blue flower motifs flank the murti, with a sun and a moon face on the red panels. A white pedestal fan is visible at the right, and a dark maroon curtain forms the backdrop. No physical people are present.2016-10-09A photograph of a bronze-toned Krishna murti standing against a backdrop of orange and cream fabric with black spots and a stylised gold tree frame. The deity plays a long flute held to his lips, wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, and has a red rose tucked behind the turban. He is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces set with pink, green and white stones, and wears a deep red silk garment. Marigolds, pink and yellow flowers are arranged at the base on a metal pedestal. No people are visible.2011-10-13A photograph of a Krishna murti displayed in a niche framed by a large golden multi-headed serpent hood. The deity holds a flute to his lips and wears a peacock feather, an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a layered gold and pearl necklace and a patterned brown-gold dhoti-like garment. The murti is decorated with heavy garlands of white roses, red roses, yellow marigolds and mixed pink and purple flowers, and rests on a blue silk cloth with gold border. Partially visible people's heads appear at the bottom edge of the frame.2011-08-22October 11 20112011-10-11September 24 20172017-09-24 +3 copies