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A photograph of a decorated murti of the flute-playing deity Krishna, dressed in blue and gold garments with a magenta sash and a long white beaded necklace. The figure is adorned with red hibiscus flowers, pink and orange blossoms and green leaf garlands, and stands before a backdrop of orange and white striped panels with red dashes. A golden flute is held to the lips and the murti wears a crown with a feather. No people are visible in the scene.

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A photograph of a deity murti of Krishna standing against a dark purple curtain, framed by a yellow and white striped backdrop. The figure plays a flute held to its lips, wears a blue dhoti with a magenta waist sash, a long beaded necklace and a golden crown with a pink flower on top. The murti is decorated with a garland of pink and orange flowers and green leaves, and red flowers rest at its feet. The image is slightly blurred.2006-08-16A photograph of a golden metal murti of Krishna playing a flute, standing in front of a purple draped curtain with an orange and white patterned backdrop. The figure wears a blue dhoti with gold borders, a pink waist sash with a gold medallion, a pearl necklace, and a jeweled crown with a peacock feather. He is framed by a green leafy arch and surrounded by pink, orange and white flowers, with more flowers heaped on a white pedestal in the foreground. No people are visible.2006-08-16September 24 20172017-09-24 +3 copiesPhotograph of a decorated murti of Krishna playing a flute, standing on a coiled, orange-and-brown spotted snake pedestal. A large hooded snake canopy with a golden crown-like top rises behind the figure. The deity wears a blue garment, a magenta sash, a long gold necklace and a peacock feather in his headdress. Fresh garlands of pink, orange and white flowers and green leaves surround the figure, which sits on a white cloth over a red cushion. A dark purple curtain forms the backdrop.2006-08-16A 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 21 20112011-10-21A photograph of a gilded metal murti of Krishna playing a flute, standing on a red velvet cushion atop a tiered yellow and black spotted pedestal. The figure wears an orange turban with a crown, a pink and white jewelled garland, and an embellished patterned garment with a beaded necklace. Behind it rises a large painted hooded cobra with yellow, orange and blue markings and black eyes, and an ornate bronze arch frames the figure. A small red floral offering lies at the base. The setting is a plain pinkish wall, with a shrine-like arrangement and a gold-framed item at the right edge.2011-10-21A photograph of a metallic murti of Krishna playing a flute, standing on a red-cushioned pedestal. The figure wears an orange turban-style headdress, a layered orange-pink cloth, and dense jeweled garlands in pink, green and white stones. Two tall vases decorated with floral patterns hold peacock feather fans on either side, with pink roses at their bases. A brass lamp with cut-out designs and fresh flowers in white, pink and orange sit before the murti, with a yellow-and-orange painted backdrop behind. No physical people are visible.2011-10-17October 21 20112011-10-21October 04 20162016-10-04A 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 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.2011-10-21