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A performer dressed as Krishna stands on a red-and-orange patterned rug in front of an ornate gold throne, playing a bamboo flute held to his lips. He wears a yellow turban decorated with a peacock-feather ornament, a yellow dhoti and shawl, a pink-and-green waist sash, pearl necklaces and bracelets, and long garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. Behind him a gold throne is draped with marigold and leaf garlands and a red cushion. Peacock feathers and a thatched straw roof form the backdrop. The scene appears to be a staged Krishna tableau at an event.

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A performer dressed as Krishna stands on a red-and-orange patterned carpet in front of an ornate gilded throne decorated with flower garlands and green leaves. He wears a yellow turban with a peacock-feather ornament, a yellow dhoti and shawl, a pink and green waist sash, and a long garland of red and yellow flowers. He plays a bamboo flute held to his lips with his right hand, while his left hand extends the flute end outward. Thatched straw roofing, peacock feathers on the pillars and a red curtain frame the stage backdrop.2011-08-22A performer dressed as Krishna stands on a patterned rug playing a long bamboo flute held to his lips. He wears a yellow turban decorated with peacock feathers and jewels, a yellow dhoti and shawl, a pink and green sash, and pearl belts and bracelets. Layered garlands of red and yellow flowers hang from his neck. Behind him is a gilded throne draped with marigold and leaf garlands, under a thatched roof with peacock feather motifs on a golden panel beside him.2011-08-22 +1 copiesA performer dressed as Krishna plays a bamboo flute on a stage set with a thatched roof and peacock-feather decor. He wears a yellow turban with a peacock-feather ornament, a yellow dhoti and shawl, a pink and green waist sash, pearl belt and white pearl bracelets, and wears long red and yellow marigold garlands. Behind him stands an ornate gold throne-like seat decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and a red cushion. A gold-carved panel with peacock motifs stands at left.2011-08-22A performer dressed as Lord Krishna stands on a carpeted stage playing a bamboo flute. He wears a yellow turban with a peacock-feather and jewelled ornament, a yellow dhoti-style garment with a pink and green sash, pearl strands, bracelets and anklets, and a long garland of red and orange flowers. Behind him a gold-carved throne is draped with marigold and green leafy garlands, and a golden panel decorated with peacock feathers stands at left under a thatched roof.2011-08-22A performer dressed as Krishna stands on a carpet in front of a golden throne decorated with peacock feather motifs and garlands of marigolds and red flowers. He wears a yellow turban with jeweled ornaments, a yellow dhoti-style garment with a pink and green sash, pearl waist ornaments, a long red and yellow garland, and pearl bracelets, and he plays a bamboo flute with a smile. Behind him are thatched straw roofing, a wooden pillar and painted backdrop with peacock feathers. The scene reads as a staged Krishna enactment.2011-08-22 +1 copiesA performer dressed as Krishna stands on a rug in front of a golden throne-like seat decorated with marigold and red flower garlands and green leaves. He wears a yellow turban with peacock-feather and jewelled ornaments, a yellow dhoti and shawl, a pink and green sash, pearl belt and pearl bracelets, and a long red and orange flower garland. He plays a bamboo flute held to his lips. Behind him is a thatched roof and a painted wooden backdrop with peacock feathers.2011-08-22A man dressed as Krishna stands on a carpet beside an ornate gold throne-like seat in a thatched-roof stage set, playing a bamboo flute. He wears a yellow turban decorated with peacock-feather motifs, a yellow dhoti and wrap with a pink and green bordered sash, pearl strands and armlets, and long garlands of red and orange flowers and beads. Behind him, a red cushion and garlands of marigolds and green leaves decorate the seat. Peacock feathers and a carved gold panel with peacock motifs frame the scene.2011-08-22A performer dressed as Krishna plays a bamboo flute under a thatched roof supported by wooden pillars decorated with peacock feathers. He wears a yellow turban with a peacock-feather ornament and jewelled brooch, a yellow shawl, a yellow dhoti with a pink and green waistcloth, pearl belts and anklets, and wears long red and yellow flower garlands. Beside him stands a golden throne-like seat draped with red cushions and yellow and pink flower garlands, with flowers on its base. A patterned rug covers the floor and a clay pot stands at left.2011-08-22A performer dressed as Krishna plays a bamboo flute while standing on a stage set with thatched roof and wooden pillars decorated with peacock feathers. He wears a yellow turban with a jewelled peacock-feather ornament, a yellow dhoti and sash, a pink and green waist cloth with a pearl belt, and long layered garlands of red and yellow flowers. Bangles adorn his wrists. Behind him stands a golden peetha with red cushions and a floral-decorated deity murti area, with flowers placed on the golden base. The scene is a theatrical depiction of Krishna in a staged event.2011-08-22A photograph of a man standing barefoot on a red patterned carpet in front of an ornate golden throne draped with marigold and rose garlands. He wears a yellow turban decorated with a peacock-feather brooch and jewels, a yellow dhoti-style garment with a pink and green silk waist sash, a yellow shawl draped over one shoulder, multiple strands of white pearls, bangles and anklets. Red and orange flower garlands hang from his neck and he plays a wooden bamboo flute held to his lips. Peacock feathers appear on the golden pillars behind him. a person: the wearer's presentation has a turban, ornate saffron-yellow clothing and pearl and garland adornments, though the face is not clearly distinguishable, so the identity is uncertain.2011-08-22 +1 copiesA performer dressed as Krishna stands barefoot on an ornate rug, playing a bamboo flute held to his lips. He wears a yellow turban decorated with a peacock feather and jewelled ornament, a yellow dhoti with a pink and green waistband, pearl belt and bangles, and long red and orange marigold garlands. Behind him a thatched roof rests on wooden pillars decorated with peacock feathers, and a gilded throne-like seat with a red cushion is draped with flower garlands and petals. A terracotta pot stands to the left against a dark backdrop.2011-08-22A man in a yellow dhoti and yellow shawl with a pink and gold waistband stands before a gilded throne, playing a bamboo flute held to his lips. He wears a yellow turban decorated with a jewelled ornament and peacock-feather motif, and is adorned with layered garlands of red, orange, yellow and purple flowers and pearl necklaces. Behind him are a thatched roof, carved wooden posts, peacock feathers and a painted backdrop, evoking a Krishna-themed stage. Gilded panels with peacock designs flank the throne, and a red-and-cream patterned rug lies on the floor.2011-08-22