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A green-lit murti of a deity with a jewelled crown topped by a peacock motif, wearing a beaded turquoise necklace and a bead mala, with a flute resting across its chest. Behind it, an embroidered backdrop of peacock feathers in blue, orange and silver spreads outward. Marigold and rose petals and a green leaf lie at its base, with currency notes visible at the lower edge. This is a deity murti, not a living person.

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September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20152015-09-15September 05 20152015-09-05 +1 copiesAugust 26 20172017-08-26 +1 copiesOctober 19 20112011-10-19A bronze murti of Krishna playing a flute stands on an orange silk draped base before a carved wooden backdrop. The figure wears a tall crown-like headdress studded with rhinestones and peacock feathers, a teal and blue garment with peacock patterns, layered red and gold jewelry, and a rhinestone-encrusted garland. A white and red sign with Hindi text is visible at left. No people are present.2016-12-05A metal murti of Krishna stands on a green and gold embellished seat in front of a peacock-feather backdrop with gold-rimmed feather medallions. The figure wears a red-pink turban and red dhoti with gold-bordered cloth, a white flower garland and layered beaded necklaces, and plays a flute held to its lips. A brass peacock-shaped stand sits at the base beside a red and gold cloth. A wooden door and a white wall with a wall switch are behind. Watermarked archive photo of a deity murti, no physical people visible.2017-08-27A golden deity murti of the child Krishna sits on a bright blue silk cloth. It wears a yellow dhoti-style wrap and a yellow turban-like cloth topped with a peacock feather and a jewelled crown. Gem-studded necklaces, armbands and a jewelled earring adorn it, and a yellow shawl drapes its shoulders. Its right hand rests near its mouth, and a golden vessel and yellow marigold flowers lie in the foreground. A pink flower backdrop and rock-like painted background complete the scene. No people are visible.2010-09-02A 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.2011-10-17A decorated murti of Krishna stands in an arched shrine framed by concentric bands of marigold and rose garlands in orange, red, yellow, white and green, with peacock feathers and jewel accents behind. The Krishna murti wears a jewelled golden crown, a yellow dhoti and layered ornate necklaces, and holds a flute to his lips. A smaller decorated elephant-headed deity murti in a jewelled crown stands to the left, and a sparkling silver cloth covers the base. No physical people are visible.2017-08-14A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Krishna in a yellow dhoti and ornate gold jewellery, holding a flute, with a tall ornate crown. The murti sits within an arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, orange and green, framed by peacock feathers. A Ganesha-like figure with a jewelled crown appears at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2017-08-14