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A photograph of a metal murti of Krishna playing a long bamboo flute, standing on a red and green brocade-draped pedestal before a gilded ornamental arch and a blue and yellow backdrop. The deity wears an orange turban topped with a jewelled crown, a vertical white tilak, rows of ruby and emerald necklaces, a long garland of pink-stone medallions, and a red and gold patterned shawl with tasseled ends. No physical people are visible.

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September 07 20112011-09-07September 07 20112011-09-07October 11 20112011-10-11A 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 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 11 20112011-10-11October 21 20112011-10-21A gilded metal murti of Krishna standing on a tiered pedestal, playing a long flute held to his lips with both hands. The figure wears a tall conical crown, an orange headcloth, and a heavy jewelled garland of red, green and white stones with a pendant at the chest. A decorative arched gold frame with scrolled motifs surrounds the figure. Behind it hang large orange and yellow painted panels with black spots, and a red velvet cushion sits beneath. A deep red flower garland rests at the base on a yellow cloth draped over a table. The scene shows a temple-style display with no people visible.2011-10-21September 14 20112011-09-14A 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.A 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 copies