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A golden deity murti of Krishna in a richly ornamented shrine, playing a bamboo flute held to his lips. The figure wears an elaborate crown with pleated and jewelled fans, and a blue embellished garment decorated with gold lace, sequins and beaded trim, with a blue gem at the lower edge. Behind it are gilded carved panels and sculpted motifs. A small inset portrait at the top left shows a smiling person in an orange turban, but no living people are physically present in the scene. A copyright line appears on the right side of the image.

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September 28 20222022-09-28A 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 20162016-12-05A decorated murti of Krishna playing a golden flute stands under an ornate arch with a red and gold fan-shaped crown and a long garland. The figure wears an orange and gold dhoti with embroidered and jeweled velvet backdrop panels in navy and gold. Brass oil lamps in front are lit, with a warm glow on the figure against a plain grey background. No physical people are visible.2016-05-17October 04 20162016-10-04A 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 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.A photograph of a small gold-toned metal murti of baby Krishna, seated among heaps of yellow flower petals and marigold-like flowers. The child figure wears a green, blue and yellow patterned crown with sequined trim, a red and gold jewelled pendant, and bangles, and has a finger raised to its lips. Behind it rises a fan-shaped backdrop of blue, yellow and green embroidered fabric edged with red and gold brocade. Pink and white flowers and a yellow cloth fill the foreground. No living people are visible.2016-08-25 +1 copiesA close photograph of a golden metal murti of baby Krishna seated on a brass pot or vessel against a blue satin cloth. The figure wears a yellow turban topped with a peacock feather and a jeweled crown, a yellow dhoti with gold zari border, and layered necklaces set with white, green and pink stones. Gold armlets and bangles adorn the arms, and a red stone is set on the cloth at the waist. One hand rests at the mouth, and a vertical tilak marks the forehead. Red flower petals lie scattered at the lower edge.2010-09-02Close-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.2011-08-22A golden metal murti of Krishna stands on a carved pedestal, playing a long flute held to his lips with both hands. The figure wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a red-and-maroon brocade garment, and layered jeweled necklaces set with white stones, rubies and emeralds. White flowers lie at the base, with a copper kalasha-style vessel beside them. Behind the murti are ornate gold filigree arches and an orange and yellow painted backdrop.2011-10-16August 30 20182018-08-30