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December 05 2016

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A metal murti of Krishna stands in front of a curved stand with ornate gilt scrollwork, playing a long flute held to his lips. The figure wears an orange turban topped with a jewelled crown, a red and gold brocade dhoti and shawl, and layered necklaces set with green and red stones and white stones. A green and gold silk cloth covers the base in front of a blue curtain and patterned yellow backdrop. No living people are visible.2011-09-07Close-up of a gold-toned metal murti of Krishna playing a bamboo-style flute held to red lips. He wears an orange and red-patterned turban decorated with gold braid and jewelled crown elements, with a green-and-gold peacock feather rising at the top left. His face has painted black eyes and brows, a red tilak-style jewel on the forehead, and a red-tinted lower lip. He wears a purple and gold silk garment, pearl strands, a jewelled necklace, and a bracelet set with red and white stones. Red and green pompom tassels appear at the lower edge. The image is a photograph of a deity murti rather than a living person.2010-09-02Close-up photograph of a golden Krishna murti playing a silver flute held to its lips. The figure wears a red and orange turban with gold braid, a purple and gold patterned garment, layered pearl necklaces, jeweled armlets and bracelets with red stones, and a red tilak on the forehead. Blurred in the background are a golden kalasha-like object, marigold garlands and red flower arrangements, with an orange-robed figure at the far left. The murti is the clear focal point against a soft warm backdrop.2010-09-02October 21 20112011-10-21A bronze murti of Krishna playing a flute stands on an orange silk draped base before a carved wooden backdrop. The figure wears a tall crown-like headdress studded with rhinestones and peacock feathers, a teal and blue garment with peacock patterns, layered red and gold jewelry, and a rhinestone-encrusted garland. A white and red sign with Hindi text is visible at left. No people are present.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A golden metal deity murti of Krishna stands in a festival setting, adorned with red roses, white flowers and purple blooms in a garland. It wears an orange headcloth with a jewelled crown and a peacock feather, plus layered gold necklaces and earrings. The figure plays a long golden flute held to its lips. Ornate gold-tone framing with leaf and fruit motifs surrounds it, with greenery and a dark carved stone panel behind.2010-09-03October 19 20112011-10-19Close-up photograph of a gilded metal murti of Krishna playing a long bamboo flute held to his lips. The figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled gold band studded with white and red stones, a gold-and-gem necklace with green and red accents, and a sparkling jewelled collar. A white and black forehead mark and painted eyes are visible. The background is blurred red and gold. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person.2011-09-14A metallic murti of a flute-playing deity. It wears an orange turban with a tall gold crown, and a jewelled headpiece with red and green stones. A red-and-gold brocade garment is draped over the body, layered with pink-and-white paisley-patterned garlands, a green-and-white bead chain, and a large gold necklace set with rubies and emeralds. The figure holds a long golden flute to its lips with both hands. Behind it are ornate gilded metal arches or stands and a yellow, blue and black painted backdrop. No physical people are visible.2011-10-21A 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.2011-10-13October 11 20112011-10-11