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A photograph of a person standing barefoot beside a decorated deity murti of Krishna playing a flute, set on a gilded platform with a golden multi-hooded serpent canopy behind it. The standing person wears a yellow turban with a peacock-feather ornament, a yellow sari-style garment with a magenta underlayer, layered pearl necklaces and bangles, and a red garland, and raises one hand in greeting. The murti is adorned with garlands of red, white and yellow flowers and sits on gold cushions above a blue cloth. Small clay oil lamps with plastic-wrapped offerings sit on a red patterned cloth in the foreground.

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A standing person in a bright yellow dhoti-style garment with a magenta sash and a yellow turban with blue and red gem ornament, wearing a white pearl necklace and red flower garland, smiles and raises one hand beside a decorated deity murti of Krishna playing flute. The murti stands within an arch of white and red flower garlands, yellow marigold strands and a golden naga-hood canopy, seated on a gold-covered peetha with a blue cloth. Brass trays with diyas and offerings sit on a gold-edged table in the foreground, beside red curtains and a dark drape.2011-08-22A staged Krishna performance on a decorated stage. On the left, a Krishna murti stands beneath a golden multi-hooded serpent canopy and is garlanded with thick white, red and yellow flower strands, with a blue cloth draped at its base. To the right, a performer in a yellow dhoti and yellow shawl with a jewelled headpiece, pearl necklace and bangles holds a flute and smiles. Two women in the lower right, one with long dark hair in a yellow top and one in a white-and-orange sari, sit with hands folded in prayer. Peacock feathers and a thatched roof decorate the set, and a red curtain hangs in the background window. Scene is a Krishna-themed reenactment during the Krishna Beloved of the Universe event.2011-08-22A 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 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 photograph of a discourse setting with a decorated Krishna murti on the left, standing beneath a gold serpent hood and draped in a garland of white and red flowers with a blue silk cloth at its base. On the right, a person in a yellow turban with a jeweled ornament and a yellow shawl, wearing red beaded malas and white necklaces, smiles while playing a bamboo flute. A peacock feather is visible nearby, and a microphone stands in front. Wall fittings and a wooden pillar complete the backdrop. a person appearance cues are present on the person with the flute.2011-08-22August 22 20112011-08-22A photograph of a Krishna murti decorated with white and red flower garlands and yellow marigold strands, standing in front of a large golden hooded serpent canopy. The murti holds a flute, wears a crown with orange cloth and an ornate necklace. At right, a man in a yellow turban and yellow shawl with a red garland and jeweled turban ornament smiles and holds ritual items. Plain beige wall in background.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 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 stands on a gold-carved ornate dais in front of a painted rustic backdrop with thatch above and peacock feathers on the pillars. The figure wears a yellow turban decorated with jewels and a peacock motif, a yellow dhoti-style garment with pink and gold trim, pearl necklaces and a pearl-studded waist belt, and carries a long red and yellow flower garland. A large cushioned throne behind is heavily draped with marigold, rose and yellow flower garlands. The figure smiles while holding a garland end.2011-08-22December 23 20102010-12-23A 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.2011-08-22