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December 28 2009

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Indoor hall event with a white tent-like ceiling and ceiling fans. In the centre, several bare-chested men in white dhotis with orange-red waist cloths perform a ritual dance or movement sequence on a concrete floor. Behind them, a row of seated people in white, some in yellow shawls, watch from orange mats, and a decorated golden canopy or shrine stands at the back with deity murti and floral arrangements. A screen on the right shows an image, and a white plastic chair sits in the foreground.2009-12-28A hall with a light-coloured wall and a curtained backdrop shows a group performance on a concrete stage. Several men in white dhotis, some bare-chested with orange-bordered cloth, raise their arms and step in a dance-like formation. A woman in a white top and black trousers stands among them. Behind, a large audience in white and yellow-shawled attire sits on orange mats, and a golden decorated arch and deity-like figures appear at the back. A projection screen hangs to the right and a white plastic chair sits in the foreground.2009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28A wide-angle photo of a bright hall with a tiled ceiling and red curtains, where a large group dances energetically. In the foreground, several people in saffron-orange dhotis and wraps swing their arms and stride forward, one holding a flowing orange cloth aloft. A bare-chested young man with a rudraksha-style mala and a white dhoti stands at right, gesturing. Others in white kurtas and white dhotis move among them. Framed pictures and a decorated altar with garlands are visible along the back wall, and a video camera is set up at left. The scene suggests an ecstatic devotional dance during an assembly.2016-10-06A group of young people in plain white ritual clothing walk across a stage floor covered with striped red, green, blue and yellow mats. Several boys and girls wear white kurta-style tops and white dhoti or pant bottoms, and some wear beaded necklaces. Tall banners with orange, red and black geometric patterns and tassels hang from the ceiling beside a metal lighting truss. Behind them a dark curtained backdrop and a raised platform are visible. The people are moving in a line or in pairs across the floor, with some holding their hands together.2007-03-06October 04 20162016-10-04December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of a large hall where a crowd of devotees in white dhoti and shirt with gold-bordered cloth stands in an open ritual dance or movement practice on a white sheet. Many men and women hold their arms raised, some wear red or orange shawls. A cameraman on a tripod films at left. Colourful tall decorative pillars with painted motifs line the room, and chandeliers hang from the ceiling.2015-10-11A photograph of a hall with a white tent-style ceiling where boys in traditional dress perform a stick or dance routine. Several boys in white dhotis and orange, red or peach kurtas with sashes stand in a circle on a light tiled floor, holding sticks. Seated devotees in orange and white line the left side on mats. At the back, a woman in orange sits on a zebra-striped seat draped with flowers, and a painted decorative pillar stands near the ceiling. The scene is a festival-day celebration with the performers and seated audience.2008-10-09October 04 20162016-10-04October 09 20162016-10-09October 06 20162016-10-06