: During religious all-night vigils ( Jagrans ), roles of female deities like Radha or Parvati are traditionally played by men and boys.
One rainy afternoon, while the troupe rested, Arjun found the wardrobe door ajar. The heavy velvet curtain swayed with the damp breeze. Inside, the air was still and cool. Hanging on a hook was a simple white saree with a gold border—the costume for the role of a waiting lover. telugu crossdress