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A stage performance photograph with a dark blue draped curtain backdrop and a white stepped platform. On the left, a woman in a teal green top and pink patterned skirt sits with her hand near her face. Beside her, a performer in a bright blue outfit with a blue head covering and gold trim sits cross-legged, holding a white flower garland. On the right, a figure in an orange robe with a white flower garland lies stretched out on the white platform with bare feet. A window in the wall behind shows another person's face. The scene looks like a dramatic skit or role-play.

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A stage performance in front of a dark blue draped curtain. A woman in a teal and magenta patterned sari with gold jewellery and bangles sits on a chair at left, smiling and touching her face. A man in a navy turban and gold-brocade vest with a red and white garland sits on the floor in blue and red costume, smiling. At right, a person in an orange robe with green-edged border kneels on the stage with white and orange flower garlands on their head and wrists, leaning toward the seated man. The stage floor is glossy and reflects the figures.2010-09-08A staged performance on a stage with a dark blue draped curtain and a grey floor. A woman in a teal and magenta embroidered outfit with gold accents sits on a chair on the left, looking toward the others. In the centre, a man in a dark blue turban and a gold-brocaded vest with a red and white garland sits on the floor beside a microphone stand. On the right, a figure in a long orange robe with a green border and a white flower garland on the head and neck stands with hands joined, bowing toward the seated man. The scene looks like a skit or dramatic role-play. The orange-robed performer has long dark hair and no clear a person-specific cues beyond the saffron clothing, so identity is uncertain.2010-09-08A staged performance on a stage with a dark blue curtain backdrop. A woman in a green and magenta patterned sari with gold jewelry sits on a chair, smiling and touching her cheek. A man in a blue turban, gold embroidered vest and garlands sits on the floor beside her, smiling. On the right, a person with long dark hair and white flower adornments wears an orange robe with a dark border and kneels, reaching down to arrange white flower garlands on the floor.2010-09-08A staged performance on a glossy stage before a deep blue draped curtain. A woman in a teal and magenta embroidered lehenga with a green dupatta and gold jewellery sits on a chair, smiling and watching. A man in a royal blue turban and gold brocade vest with a white and red garland kneels with his head bowed toward her feet. A figure in a saffron orange robe with a green-and-gold border kneels at the front, placing white flower garlands at the man's feet.2010-09-08A stage performance in front of a deep blue curtain. A smiling woman in a teal blouse and pink, green and gold patterned skirt sits on a chair, wearing a bindi, earrings and a gold necklace. A man kneels before her in a blue and gold costume with a dark blue turban and a red-and-white garland, holding her hand. Behind them a performer in an orange and gold outfit with a garland stands near the chair. On the left, a performer in white kurta and a brown patterned shawl stands with hands raised to the head. The glossy stage floor reflects the figures.2010-09-08A stage performance on a bare grey floor before a navy blue curtain. A man standing on the left wears a long flowing black wig, a white flower crown, and a white-and-orange flower garland, with a saffron-orange robe with gold trim, and holds a handheld microphone near his chest. A seated woman in a green and pink sari with bangles smiles and touches her chin. Beside her, a man kneels on the floor in a blue turban, a rudraksha-style red and white flower garland, and a gold-brocade shawl over a blue dhoti, holding a microphone. Two performers appear to be playing roles in a skit before an audience-facing stage.2010-09-08A staged performance on a stage with a dark blue draped curtain backdrop and a glossy grey floor. A smiling woman sits on a black chair wearing a green and pink patterned lehenga with gold trim, a green dupatta draped over her head, a gold necklace and red bindi, and bangles on her wrists. Facing her, a man kneels on the floor in a blue and gold patterned outfit with a navy turban, wearing a white and red flower garland and white flower bracelets, gesturing with an open hand. Two performers, both barefoot, in costume.2010-09-08A staged performance on a bare stage with a dark blue curtain backdrop. A standing performer in an orange tunic and orange dhoti with a green-and-gold border, a white flower in the hair and a red-and-white flower garland, bends forward while holding a folded pink cloth. Seated on a plain chair is a performer in gold and yellow costume with a gold crown, red flower garland and gold armband, gesturing with one hand toward his chest. The stage floor reflects both figures. The performance appears to be a drama or role-play rather than a formal ritual.2010-09-08A stage performance on a raised platform with a dark blue draped backdrop and white swagged curtain at the left, with a red-carpeted staircase. A performer in an orange and saffron-coloured costume with a flowing orange headpiece stands at the left of the stage. Three performers stand to the right: one in a maroon and pink dress with a white and gold crown, another in a maroon top and yellow skirt, and a third in a green and gold costume with a tall gold headdress and floral garland, playing a bamboo flute. The scene appears to be a dance or drama piece at a festival event.2008-12-29A staged performance on a bare stage in front of navy blue draped curtains. A woman in a green and magenta lehenga with gold-patterned borders, a green dupatta over her head, gold necklace and earrings sits on a dark chair smiling down. A man kneels before her in a blue turban, a gold-brocade sleeveless vest over a blue and red garment, and a red and white flower garland, holding her hand in both of his. The stage floor reflects the costumes.2010-09-08A staged performance on a glossy white floor before a dark blue curtain. A smiling woman with long dark hair, a nose ring, earrings and a necklace sits on a black chair wearing a teal and magenta embroidered lehenga with a teal dupatta and gold bangles. Kneeling before her on the floor is a man in a deep blue turban and a brown patterned tunic with a red and white floral garland, who is holding and touching her bare foot. He wears a blue and red striped silk cloth. The scene resembles a ceremonial foot-washing gesture of respect.2010-09-08A stage performance on a red carpeted platform in front of ornate gold carved panels. Two women in traditional costume are seated on the floor. The woman on the left wears a green and white skirt with orange trim, a blue bodice, orange-and-white floral garland and a bindi, and reaches forward with bangled arms. The woman on the right, in a blue and red sari, cradles a small child dressed as a young Krishna in a green cloth, with a peacock-feather crown and a gold headpiece. Scattered petals lie on the stage. 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