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A performer dressed as Krishna stands in profile against a plain beige wall, holding a bamboo flute decorated with pearl-beaded rings and a peacock feather. He wears a yellow turban with a peacock-feather ornament and jewelled brooch, a yellow shawl draped over his shoulders, a red beaded garland, and pearl bracelets. Peacock-feather motifs appear on his wrist. He smiles, and a pink flower and an out-of-focus object sit at the lower edge of the frame.

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Side profile of a person in a yellow turban with a peacock-feather and jewelled ornament, wearing a yellow shawl, a red and orange marigold garland, and multiple strands of pearls on the wrist. The person holds a wooden flute decorated with pearl beading and a peacock feather, against a plain beige wall with a blurred pink flower at the lower left. This resembles a Krishna-themed flute performance at a discourse, with the person costumed as Krishna.2011-08-22Close side view of a person dressed as Krishna in a yellow turban and yellow shawl, the turban decorated with a peacock-feather ornament and jewelled gold brooch set with red, green and white stones. A red and orange flower garland hangs around the neck, and pearl bracelets are worn on the wrist. The person holds a bamboo flute decorated with pearl strands and a dark peacock feather, playing the role of Krishna, the flute as the main prop. Plain beige background at left, with a pink flower and a blurred object in the lower left corner.2011-08-22A person in profile wears a yellow turban decorated with a peacock-feather fan, a jeweled brooch set with red and green stones, and a yellow shawl draped over the shoulder. A red and orange flower garland hangs around the neck, and pearl bracelets are on the wrist. The person smiles while holding a bamboo flute with a dark peacock feather and pearl-beaded wrapping, as in a Krishna-themed presentation. A microphone stand is visible at the lower right, with pink flowers at the left edge. The background is a plain pale wall.2011-08-22August 22 20112011-08-22A smiling man in a yellow turban decorated with a peacock-feather ornament and jeweled brooch, wearing a yellow wrap and a long red bead garland with pearl necklaces, holds a wooden flute with a peacock feather tucked near its end. Beside him on a wooden table sit a pink lotus flower and a small black microphone, with a plain pale wall and a wooden pillar behind. Appearance-based label: the figure resembles a Krishna-style performer, and the presenter is an appearance-based candidate, so the identity is uncertain; no printed name identifies him in the scene.2011-08-22A smiling person dressed as Krishna stands before a carved wooden backdrop and a garland of yellow and red flowers. He wears a yellow turban decorated with peacock-feather motifs and jewelled brooches, a yellow shawl with a maroon border, and multiple strands of pearl necklaces, pearl bracelets and green earrings. He holds a wooden flute with a peacock feather attached. A red bindi marks his forehead. Yellow and green floral decorations surround him.2011-08-22A smiling person in a yellow turban with a jewelled ornament at the front and long flowing dark hair stands in profile against a deep red curtain. They wear a yellow sari-style garment draped over one shoulder, layered with a multi-strand white pearl necklace and matching pearl bracelets, and hold a wooden staff with a small peacock-feather tip and beaded decorations. Beside them sits a brass oil lamp with a pot-shaped base.2011-08-22August 22 20112011-08-22A smiling man in a yellow turban decorated with peacock feathers, jewels and a red centre gem, wearing a yellow shawl with red-and-gold border, multi-strand pearl necklaces, pearl bracelets and a red bindi. He holds a wooden flute with a peacock feather tied to it, seated before a backdrop of yellow and red marigold garlands and yellow fruit. a person: the crown, long hair, ornate yellow clothing and jewelled adornments match the presentation cues.2011-08-22A smiling man seated in profile on a flower-decorated seat, palms pressed together in greeting. He wears a bright yellow turban with a dark jewelled ornament, a yellow shawl and dhoti, and a pearl-strung waist belt. Red and yellow flower garlands hang around his neck. In his other hand he holds a wooden flute strung with pearls and feathers. Behind him are a yellow-and-red cloth backdrop, a golden figurine and a dark curtain. A printed copyright caption runs down the right edge.2011-08-22A performer dressed as Krishna plays a long bamboo flute held to his mouth. He wears a yellow turban decorated with a peacock-feather ornament, jewelled brooch and gold teardrop motifs, a red bindi, and a yellow shawl over bare shoulders. Layered garlands of red and orange flowers, pearl necklaces and pearl bracelets adorn him, and a peacock feather is tucked into the flute. A thatched roof is visible above. The flute is held in front of his smiling face.2011-08-22A smiling performer in a yellow turban decorated with peacock feathers and jewelled brooches plays a long wooden flute held to the mouth. He wears a yellow shawl draped over the shoulders, layered red and yellow marigold garlands, pearl necklaces and pearl bracelets, with a red bindi on the forehead. The costume recreates Krishna, the flute-playing deity, in a staged setting with thatched straw above and a painted backdrop.2011-08-22