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A black stone deity murti of Krishna stands in a temple shrine, shown in a dynamic pose with one leg raised and one hand held up in a gesture of blessing. The figure wears a saffron-yellow dhoti and matching shawl trimmed with gold border, a tiered rudraksha-style bead necklace with a large gold-and-stone pendant, and a yellow turban with a jewelled ornament. A white urdhva tilak and red bindi mark the forehead. Behind the murti hang green and gold brocade drapes, and a silver repoussé frame with floral and figural relief surrounds the shrine. No people are visible.

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A black stone deity murti of Krishna in a standing tribhanga pose, dressed in a yellow silk dhoti and yellow sash, wearing a yellow turban with a crown-like ornament and peacock feather, multi-strand rudraksha-style brown beaded necklaces, and a white-and-gold pendant. The figure has white tilak with a red dot on the forehead and holds one hand raised in abhaya-style gesture. It stands before a green gold-threaded cloth backdrop and an ornate silver-finished arch frame. A small blue-and-white logo appears in the upper left corner.2011-09-01March 24 20132013-03-24December 28 20112011-12-28September 07 20112011-09-07November 06 20112011-11-06A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity is seated in a meditative pose, dressed in a yellow draped cloth and a yellow turban with a red bindi on the forehead. Layered rudraksha mala beads and a jeweled pendant hang at the chest, and garlands of yellow and magenta marigolds drape over both shoulders. Behind it is a green cloth with gold floral print, and the carved stone base shows relief figures. No physical people are present; the statue is the sole subject.2011-08-14A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated on a carved base, wearing a yellow turban with a red tilak, a yellow dhoti-style drape, a rudraksha mala, and a jeweled pendant with green stones. Its hands hold a trident-like staff, a drum or implement, and a raised ritual object while the lower hand rests in abhaya-like gesture. Garlands of yellow and magenta marigolds hang at its sides against a green and gold curtain with a bold floral print. The base carries relief figures. No physical people are visible; this is a statue photographed during a paduka puja and sarva darshan event.2011-08-14 +1 copiesJanuary 19 20132013-01-19January 19 20132013-01-19A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity seated in a cross-legged pose on a rocky base carved with small figures. The murti wears a saffron-orange head wrap with gold border and a peacock feather, a red tilak on the forehead, multiple strands of rudraksha-style brown beads, and a yellow dhoti-like cloth with gold trim. Its hands hold ritual objects including a drum-like item and a trident-like staff. Behind it hangs a magenta silk backdrop with a silver-toned arched frame at the left edge. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person.2013-07-09A dark black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated on a rocky base before a green draped cloth with gold dots. The figure wears a yellow turban and a yellow-gold shawl draped over the shoulders and lap, with a bead rudraksha mala across the chest and a red tilak on the forehead. Garlands of red roses, yellow flowers and white blossoms hang over the arms, and red flowers rest at the lap. Carved figures decorate the base. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a person.2011-11-05A dark stone or black-finished murti of a four-armed deity seated on a carved base before a turquoise shimmering satin backdrop. The figure wears a yellow chiffon dhoti and yellow head wrap with gold edging, multiple strands of rudraksha-style beads and a red-centred forehead mark. Holds a cobra-headed staff in one upper hand and a drum-like object in a lower hand. The carved pedestal shows small figures. No physical people are visible.2013-02-22 +1 copies