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A decorated metal deity murti of Krishna playing a flute, standing against a backdrop of carved wooden arches. The figure wears a tall fan-shaped crown or headdress covered in sparkling studs and topped with peacock feathers, along with a red and gold jewelled ornament and a blue-and-purple garment. Its hands hold a long flute, and a dark wooden ring frame with feathers surrounds the figure. At lower right, a second deity image with a jewelled crown and garland is partly visible in a carved frame.

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December 05 20162016-12-05A 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.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05May 17 20162016-05-17December 05 20162016-12-05March 28 20132013-03-28A brass or bronze murti of Krishna playing a flute, standing on a stepped pedestal before a large painted orange and yellow peacock-feather backdrop with blue stripes. The deity wears an orange cloth on a tall crown-like headdress, layered red-and-pink-stone necklaces, a green and pink garland, and ornate jewelled armbands. A red flower garland lies at the base, on a red velvet cushion and yellow cloth. No people are visible.2011-10-21Close-up of a metallic Krishna murti adorned with an orange turban, a green and gold crown with peacock-feather ornament, and a peacock feather tucked at the flute. The figure wears a blue garment and heavy jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, plus jewelled earrings. The right hand, encrusted with sparkling stones, holds a bamboo flute bound with green bands. White and red flowers and a red garland appear at the lower edge. No people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a person.2011-08-22August 25 20162016-08-25December 26 20182018-12-26A photograph of a gilded metal murti of Krishna playing a flute, standing on a lotus-shaped base in front of an ornate gold arched frame with carved peacock and floral motifs. The figure wears a red and green turban with a peacock feather and a jewelled crest, a multi-coloured jewelled necklace, and a yellow dhoti with purple and gold border. A bright pink cloth forms the backdrop and the arch rests on a red platform. No physical people are visible apart from a partial arm at the right edge.