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A golden metal murti of Krishna stands on a brass pedestal, playing a bamboo flute held to his lips with both hands. He wears an orange headcloth with gold border, topped by a jeweled crown and a peacock feather, a magenta silk dhoti with gold brocade and a jeweled waist belt, and multiple strands of pearl necklaces with red and green tassels. Bangles adorn his wrists. Behind him hang red, pink and white striped woven textiles. No physical people are visible.

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September 02 20102010-09-02Close-up of a golden metal Krishna murti playing a flute. The figure wears an orange and red turban with a gold braided band and a jewelled crown with green and pink stones, topped by a peacock feather. It has a purple silk garment with gold border, layered pearl necklaces with red and green tassels, and jewelled gold bracelets. The flute is held to the lips with one hand. No physical people are visible; the figure is a deity murti.2010-09-02A close-up photograph of a gold-toned metal murti of Krishna playing a long flute held to his lips with both hands. The figure wears an orange and red turban with gold braid and jewelled trim, decorated with a peacock feather, a pink and gold silk shawl, multi-strand pearl necklaces with red and green tassels, and jewelled armlets and bracelets. A cameraman is partly visible at the right edge, but no living people are clearly in the frame. The statue is the sole main subject.2010-09-02October 11 20112011-10-11Close-up photograph of a golden metal murti of Krishna playing a flute. The deity wears an orange and red patterned turban with a gold braided band and a peacock feather tucked at the top. Its face has dark kohl eyes, a red lip, a small tilak on the forehead and a nose stud. A purple and gold brocade garment is draped over the shoulder, with multi-strand pearl necklaces, jewelled bangles and a red and green pom-pom ornament at the arm. The flute is held to the lips with one jewelled hand.2010-09-02September 02 20102010-09-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a metal murti of Krishna playing a long bamboo flute, standing on a red and green brocade-draped pedestal before a gilded ornamental arch and a blue and yellow backdrop. The deity wears an orange turban topped with a jewelled crown, a vertical white tilak, rows of ruby and emerald necklaces, a long garland of pink-stone medallions, and a red and gold patterned shawl with tasseled ends. No physical people are visible.2011-09-07A 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.2011-09-07A 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.2011-10-21Close-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.2010-09-02October 11 20112011-10-11Close-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.2010-09-02