Photography notes
A normal or short telephoto lens is useful for portraits, umbrellas, jewellery, musicians, and dancers without entering performance circles. A wider lens can show the scale of group dances, markets, and temple surroundings. Ask before making close portraits, particularly where clothing or marital status carries cultural meaning. Do not reduce participants to costume subjects; include family interactions, craftwork, musicians, vendors, religious activity, and the spatial character of the village fair.