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A bronze-toned metal murti of Krishna stands on a pedestal, playing a flute, wearing an orange turban-like headdress and a red-and-gold brocade dhoti with layered jeweled necklaces and pendants. Peacock feathers and ornate gilded arch-shaped metal framing rise behind the figure. Fresh yellow and red flowers lie at its base on a yellow cloth. Behind it, a large orange-and-blue painted backdrop with peacock-eye motifs and a blurred smiling portrait area, with no visible physical people.

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October 11 20112011-10-11October 19 20112011-10-19A metal murti of Krishna playing a long flute, standing on an ornate bronze pedestal on a yellow cloth. The figure wears an orange turban with a tall crown, a red-and-pink silk dress, and heavy necklaces of pink, red and green stones and pearls. Behind it is an elaborate bronze arch with curling foliage and a large painted peacock-feather backdrop in orange, yellow and blue. A red flower garland lies at the base. No living people are visible, and the figure is a sculpted deity murti, not a person.2011-10-21A 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.2011-10-17October 21 20112011-10-21A 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.2011-10-13A 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.2011-10-21October 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.2011-10-21October 19 20112011-10-19October 21 20112011-10-21A metal murti of Krishna stands in front of a curved stand with ornate gilt scrollwork, playing a long flute held to his lips. The figure wears an orange turban topped with a jewelled crown, a red and gold brocade dhoti and shawl, and layered necklaces set with green and red stones and white stones. A green and gold silk cloth covers the base in front of a blue curtain and patterned yellow backdrop. No living people are visible.2011-09-07