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A photograph of a Krishna murti standing on a tiered, yellow and black spotted serpent pedestal beneath a large painted hooded cobra canopy. The murti wears an orange headcloth, a pink-and-white embroidered dhoti, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces and garlands, and holds a flute to its lips. Two tall peacock-feather fans stand on either side, with white flowers at their bases, and gold urns and marigolds and mixed flowers surround the base. A large pink painted backdrop of a figure fills the background. No physical people are visible.

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October 19 20112011-10-19A metal murti of a flute-playing deity stands on a tiered, painted yellow and black snake-shaped pedestal under a large cobra-hood backdrop. The figure wears an orange turban-like headdress with a crown, layered garlands and jewelled ornaments, and holds a flute to its lips. A peacock feather rises behind it, and red and yellow flowers lie at its base. The setting is a stage with a dark curtain at right. No people are visible.2011-10-12October 19 20112011-10-19October 19 20112011-10-19October 21 20112011-10-21A 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 gilded metal murti of Krishna playing a flute, standing on a red velvet cushion atop a tiered yellow and black spotted pedestal. The figure wears an orange turban with a crown, a pink and white jewelled garland, and an embellished patterned garment with a beaded necklace. Behind it rises a large painted hooded cobra with yellow, orange and blue markings and black eyes, and an ornate bronze arch frames the figure. A small red floral offering lies at the base. The setting is a plain pinkish wall, with a shrine-like arrangement and a gold-framed item at the right edge.2011-10-21A 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.2011-10-11A 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 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 20112011-10-11