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A deity murti. The figure wears an ornate gold crown, heavy gold necklaces with large green and white gem-set pendants, a white flower at the chest, and a white and red-bordered dhoti with gold zari. A dark silhouetted figure stands at the right edge, partly out of frame.

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October 03 20112011-10-03A deity murti of Krishna, decorated for worship, sits within a dense arrangement of marigold, rose and jasmine garlands in yellow, white, red and magenta. The figure wears a gold and jewelled crown, a large gem-set necklace strung with gold coins, and a red and gold silk garment over white cloth. Its face shows a vaishnava tilak mark. No living person is clearly visible.2011-10-03A deity murti of Krishna, decorated for a night procession or festival, is seated within a dense arrangement of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, and magenta. The figure wears an ornate gold crown with a dark crescent-shaped ornament, a gold necklace, and a white and red dhoti-style garment with a blue sleeved top. A mirror-like dark panel stands to the left, and gold lamps and tassels hang at the top edge against a black background. No physical people are visible.2011-10-03A photograph of a deity murti. The murti wears a tall ornate crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with a large central pendant, layered gold and bead necklaces, and bangles, and holds a white flower in one raised hand. Its body is draped in a white and red garment with gold border. A white-clothed person sits in the foreground at lower left, with a gold waist ornament visible.2011-10-03A golden deity murti decorated for Navaratri Brahmotsavam sits in front of a backdrop of red roses and yellow and green flower bands. The face is gold with a red bindi, and the murti wears a jewelled crown with a red gem, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and rich jewelled armlets. A white jasmine garland drapes over the shoulders and crown. A silver peacock-headed ornament stands at the left edge. The scene is lit against a dark background. No people are visible.2008-10-01October 03 20112011-10-03A richly decorated deity murti of Krishna, dark-skinned with a gold crown and jewelled headdress, is almost entirely covered by dense garlands of red roses, yellow and white marigolds, jasmine and magenta flower strands. The figure wears heavy gold ornaments, a large gold and jewelled necklace with coin-like pendants, and a white flower at the chest, while a white and red silk garment with gold border covers the lower body. The murti is placed against a dark background, framed by flower-draped columns. No human figures are visible in the frame.2011-10-03A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing within an arch of dense flower garlands in yellow, white, and deep magenta-red marigold and rose strands. The murti wears a white dhoti-style garment edged with red and gold borders, a large ornate silver-and-gold necklace with a heavy central medallion, gold armlets, and a jeweled crown. A white flower is tucked at the side. Behind the arch, a red-brick wall with a sign and string lights is visible. No living people are visible in the frame.2011-10-03October 02 20082008-10-02October 01 20082008-10-01October 09 20132013-10-09A gold-faced deity murti. It is framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine strands and green leaves arranged in bands behind and around it. A tall green palm-like pole stands at the right edge. No people are visible.2008-10-01