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A small gold-coloured deity murti rests on an open palm held out from the left edge of the frame, against a grey wall. The murti wears an ornate gold crown with red and green jewelled accents, an orange garment with dotted decoration, and a silver-bordered seat or base edged with beadwork. No other people are visible except the hand. A partially visible shelf with draped red and maroon fabric appears at the left.

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October 17 20072007-10-17October 17 20072007-10-17A small metal murti of Krishna sits in a bowl-shaped setting lined with blue satin, surrounded by scattered pink and red flower petals. The murti wears a yellow-orange dhoti-style cloth, a crown decorated with coloured stones and white beads, a peacock feather rising from the crown, and jewelled necklaces and armlets. A small conch-like shell and a bronze pedestal sit beside it. No people are visible in the scene.2010-09-02A photograph of a small metal murti of the child deity Krishna, seated on a golden-brown cushion or base. The figure wears a yellow-orange dhoti and shawl with gold brocade, a jewelled crown set with white and green and pink stones, a peacock feather rising from the crown, a stone-studded necklace, and a decorated armlet. One hand is raised to the mouth. Behind it is a blue satin cloth, with a blurred floral backdrop and scattered petals at the bottom. The murti is the only figure shown; no physical people are present.2010-09-02August 25 20162016-08-25A small gilded metal murti of baby Krishna sits on a blue satin cushion scattered with pink and yellow flower petals. The idol wears a peacock feather and a jeweled crown, along with yellow and gold cloth, a multi-stone necklace, bangles and earrings, and a red bindi. It rests with one hand near its mouth against a blue backdrop. No people are visible.2010-09-02A golden metal murti of baby Krishna sits on a bed of blue satin cushions inside a wicker basket, with scattered pink and yellow flower petals around it. The idol wears a yellow dhoti, a jewelled crown topped with a peacock feather, layered beaded necklaces and bangles, and holds his hand near his face. Pink and yellow flowers and a blurred floral backdrop surround the scene. No people are visible; the image is a photograph of a deity murti decorated for Krishna Janmashtami worship.2010-09-02A photograph of a small metal murti of Krishna resting in a bed of blue satin cloth. The deity wears a yellow silk dhoti-cloth wrap, a crown-like headpiece decorated with colourful beads and white ornaments, and a peacock feather rises from the crown. Strings of gold and jewelled necklaces adorn the chest. Scattered pink and yellow flower petals and a yellow flower spray surround the figure on the blue cloth. No people are visible.2010-09-02A close photograph of a gilded metal murti of baby Krishna seated on a brass vessel, with the infant's hand raised to his mouth. He wears a yellow turban-style headdress topped by a peacock feather and a jeweled ornament with green, red and clear stones, plus a yellow cloth draped over the shoulders and a jeweled necklace and bangles. The murti rests on blue satin cloth with scattered red petals. The figure is a deity murti, not a person.2010-09-02A close-up photograph of a gilded metal murti of Krishna with a golden-yellow turban and a jeweled ornament of white stones, green and pink gems. The figure has a tilak mark on the forehead, dark painted eyes and red lips, and its hand is raised to the mouth in a gesture. It wears a yellow shawl, a necklace of white, green and pink stones, and gold bangles. The background is blue. No physical people are visible.2010-09-02Close-up photograph of a silver Krishna murti dressed in a saffron-yellow silk garment and yellow turban adorned with a jewelled crown and a peacock feather. The figure has large stylised eyes, a tilak on the forehead, and a finger raised to the lips. Layered necklaces and armlets are set with white, green and pink stones against a blue cloth backdrop. No people are visible; the statue is the sole subject.2010-09-02A close-up photograph of a gilded Krishna murti decorated for worship. The figure wears a yellow turban adorned with a jeweled crown, a red flower tucked above the ear, and a yellow shawl. Necklaces of white, green and pink gemstones hang across the chest. The murti's right hand is raised near the lips in a gesture. The background is a draped blue and teal cloth. No physical people are visible.2010-09-02