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Close-up photograph of a person seated in a yellow silk garment wearing layered garlands of red rose petals, orange marigolds and pearl strands, with a peacock feather at the shoulder. The right hand holds a wooden flute with brass-like bands and a tassel, decorated with flower wreaths and pearl strands. Behind, a golden figure of a bird or deity stands on a dark background, with a small oil lamp burning on a wooden table and a microphone at the left edge. A saffron cushion is visible in the lower left and marigolds lie on the lower edge.

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August 22 20112011-08-22August 22 20112011-08-22August 22 20112011-08-22August 14 20172017-08-14 +1 copiesA seated man in a bright yellow turban decorated with peacock feathers and jewelled ornaments, wearing a yellow shawl and yellow garment, holds a wooden bamboo-style flute with a peacock feather attached. He wears layered pearl necklaces and pearl bracelets, and a thick garland of red and orange flowers hangs around his neck. Behind him are garlands of yellow and purple flowers and fruit, with a red cushion and an orange towel beside him. He smiles toward the side. The flute and Krishna-associated peacock feathers suggest a Krishna-themed event, but the appearance cues are a yellow turban and garlanded seated presentation, so identity is uncertain.2011-08-22August 22 20112011-08-22Close-up photograph of a person in a yellow sari decorated with long red and orange flower garlands and strands of white pearls. The person holds a wooden flute-like rod with both hands, with pearl bracelets on the wrists and pearl-and-gold rings on the fingers. A peacock feather is tucked near the shoulder. In the blurred background are a golden deity murti, small oil lamps and a wooden surface. Only hands and torso are visible, so no face is shown.2011-08-22August 22 20112011-08-22Close-up photo of a seated person's hand resting on a long wooden staff wrapped with gold bands and strung with white pearl beads. The arm wears a multi-strand pearl bracelet and a yellow garment drapes over the lap. The person sits on a deep red velvet cushioned seat with a golden frame. Behind, a garland of yellow and red marigold-type flowers hangs beside a bowl of yellow sweets on the left. Only the hand, arm and garment are visible, so no face is shown.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.2011-08-22August 22 20112011-08-22A smiling man in a yellow turban decorated with a peacock-feather ornament and jewelled brooch, wearing a yellow shawl draped over his shoulders and layered red and yellow marigold garlands with pearl strands. He holds a wooden flute with a peacock feather tucked at its end, gesturing with his left hand, which wears a ring. Pearl bracelets adorn his wrists. Behind him are a dark backdrop and a small brass lamp.2011-08-22