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March 28 20132013-03-28A 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.2010-09-02 +1 copiesA 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.2010-09-03A bronze-toned statue of a flute-playing deity murti stands before a gilded arched torana frame with repoussé peacock and floral motifs. The figure wears a red and green turban with a feather, a jewelled crown, a gold and red-stoned necklace, and a yellow dhoti with purple and gold brocade. A pink silk cloth is held up behind the frame by two people whose orange garments are partly visible at the edges. The statue rests on a red-painted platform with a lotus-style base. No identifiable a person candidate is present.March 28 20132013-03-28October 21 20112011-10-21A 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 21 20112011-10-21A 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 golden murti of Krishna playing a bamboo flute stands on a lotus-shaped pedestal before an ornate gilded arch decorated with peacock and floral relief. The figure wears a red and green turban with a feather and a jewelled crown, a multi-coloured jewelled necklace, and a saffron-yellow dhoti edged with purple and gold brocade. A red and gold silk cloth backdrop is held up behind the arch, and a partially visible person at the right edge holds the fabric. The image is a photograph of the statue, not a living person.Close-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 photograph of a Krishna murti decorated for a festival, shown from the front. The metal figure plays a flute held to its lips and wears a jeweled crown with a peacock feather and an orange head cloth, along with layered necklaces and bangles. It is framed by an arch of white jasmine garlands and a dense cascade of red, pink, white and yellow flower garlands with green leaves. Behind it stand a brass oil lamp and a red drape, with a patterned orange cloth at the base.2010-09-02