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A woman in a rust-orange and gold-bordered sari with a white flower garland stands at left, facing a decorated deity murti of Krishna shown as a flute-playing form. The murti is adorned with peacock feathers in a large arch behind it, red, yellow and purple flower garlands, layered white and silver necklaces, and a gold crown. It sits on a gold and cream draped base against a blue peacock-patterned backdrop.

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A woman in a rust-orange sari with a gold border stands at left in front of a blue patterned backdrop, a white flower garland draped over her shoulder, her hands folded in devotion. At right is a decorated deity murti of Krishna, dressed in a silver-embellished garment, adorned with silver ornaments and a crown, flanked by garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and a backdrop of peacock feathers. The murti sits on tiered gold cushions with a white cloth draped below. Lit lamps are visible at the top. This appears to be a pada puja or Janmashtami-related worship scene.2014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17A smiling person in a maroon-red sari-style garment with a gold-striped border stands at left, waving with one hand and holding a thin reddish wand or stick in the other. Multiple beaded necklaces with a large pendant and a white flower garland drape the figure. The person has a red bindi on the forehead and wears gold bangles. To the right, a dark-skinned deity murti of Krishna stands playing a flute, decorated with silver jewellery, a peacock-feather backdrop, and dense garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. The background is a blue fabric printed with paisley-like motifs.2014-08-17August 17 20142014-08-17A photograph of a ceremonial moment before a seated deity murti decorated with striped garlands of red, white, yellow and green. On the left a standing figure wears a rust-brown turban with gold ornaments, a red and white beaded garland, gold armlets and bangles, and a brown-gold cloth over the shoulder; the figure holds a long silver staff and gestures with folded hands toward the image. The murti sits on an ornate gold throne with an orange and green silk dress, gold footwear, and a jewelled crown with pink ribbons, in front of a dark red curtain.2015-04-28 +1 copiesA woman in a maroon and gold sari with a white garland stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, head bowed toward a decorated Krishna murti. The murti, dressed in a pale blue-green silk garment with yellow fringe, wears silver jewellery, a crown, and a flute held at its lips. It is framed by garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, purple flowers, and peacock feathers against a blue peacock-patterned backdrop, with white flowers at the base.2014-08-17A figure in a rust-orange turban with ornate gold ornament and a red-and-white beaded mala stands at left, holding a silver staff and raising a hand in blessing toward a seated deity murti. The murti is adorned with a crown, layered yellow, red and white garlands, and a jewelled breastplate, seated on a gold throne with an orange drape. Red velvet curtains form the backdrop. The standing figure shows long swept-back hair and ornate gold necklaces, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity. Ritual abhishekam-style worship of the murti is shown.2015-04-28 +1 copiesAugust 17 20142014-08-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a man standing at left beside a decorated deity murti on a golden peetha-like throne backdrop. The man wears a rust-orange dhoti-style garment with a gold-toned shawl edge, a long orange and gold bead mala, a white vertical tilak with a red bindi, and dark swept-back hair, and he is smiling. The murti is a silver-faced female form in a crown with ornate silver and red jewelry, holding a silver implement, dressed in a yellow and red blouse with a green silk skirt, and framed by red roses, white flower strands, green leaves and purple garlands. Dark maroon drapes form the background.2013-04-22October 12 20152015-10-12A photograph of a smiling man in a rust-red and orange-striped dhoti-style garment with a white flower garland, a gold-beaded necklace and a large pendant, and gold bangles, raising his right hand in greeting while holding a wooden stick. Beside him is a Krishna deity murti decorated with a peacock-feather backdrop, red, yellow and purple flower garlands, a silver crown and a silver necklace, holding a flute, against a blue patterned cloth.2014-08-17A photograph, rotated sideways, of a devotee in a rust-brown dhoti with gold borders and a rust-brown turban bowing deeply over a decorated figure lying on a golden palanquin. The devotee wears a red and gold garland, gold armlets and bangles, and holds a white ceremonial staff in one hand. The figure beneath is draped in a green and gold silk sari with a red border, an orange cloth, and a large jeweled ornament, with yellow and red flower garlands lining the palanquin. A deep maroon velvet backdrop and gold-framed structure surround the scene.2015-04-28