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A photograph of a gilded murti of Krishna seated beside a murti of Radha on an ornate golden throne arch. Krishna wears a peacock-feather crown with a red and green fan-like ornament, a blue dhoti and layered garlands and necklaces. Radha wears a red veil, a blue-and-red blouse, a tall jewelled headdress and multiple strings of pearls and beads. A peacock-feather fan rises behind them against gold drapery. On the left a young man in white clothes gently touches the peacock feathers. Garlands and decorative textiles surround the murtis.

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July 09 20102010-07-09A devotee with long dark hair and a white garment stands at left, touching the forehead of a large silver-and-gold deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, layered jeweled necklaces, and a silver crown. Beside it sits a second silver-faced deity murti in a blue embroidered sari with gold jewelry and a tall crown. Both are framed by a gilded arch and garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Brass offering plates with lamps are in the foreground.2009-01-01August 22 20112011-08-22Two golden murti of Krishna and Radha stand together in a richly decorated shrine against a gold-brocaded backdrop framed by large peacock-feather fans. Krishna wears a blue dhoti, a green and orange feathered crown, heavy white and silver necklaces, and holds a flute, while the female figure beside him wears a blue skirt, a red and white garland, layered jewelry and a veil. Both are adorned with red roses and white flower garlands, and a brass oil lamp stands at the lower left. A decorated snake-hood motif and a bow-like ornament appear near the base. Deity murti; no living people visible.2011-08-22 +1 copiesJanuary 24 20162016-01-24December 07 20162016-12-07April 14 20182018-04-14December 07 20162016-12-07 +1 copiesA temple shrine decorated with a central deity pair of Krishna and Radha standing side by side in blue and turquoise garments, adorned with white pearl necklaces and long garlands of red and white flowers. Behind them, large golden peacock-feather backdrops frame the murtis. In front of the central pair, a small seated yellow-clad figure and a small golden deity sit on a red and orange cloth. To the right, a gilded niche holds a standing yellow-robed statue. Brass oil lamps, bells, and offering bowls with flowers stand on the stone platform. Carved stone pillars and orange drapes surround the scene. No people are visible.2011-08-22August 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesDecember 31 20092009-12-31December 14 20102010-12-14