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A photograph of a stage with a dark blue draped curtain behind it. On the right, a person in an orange saffron robe with a white-and-orange flower garland around the neck and head stands barefoot, holding a small pink plush toy and a microphone. Two girls in white salwar outfits stand on the left, one wearing a red sash, facing toward the curtain. A microphone is visible at the right edge near a window, held by a hand. The robed figure is a person by the orange clothing, flower garlands and long dark hair.

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A stage performance in front of a dark blue draped curtain. A figure on the right wears an orange saffron robe with dark trim, white flower garlands with red accents around the neck and head, and holds a pink cloth while speaking into a microphone. Two young women in white churidar-style outfits stand to the left, one with a red sash and one with a dark shawl, leaning toward each other as if conversing. All are barefoot on a glossy grey stage floor. A logo appears in the top left corner.2010-09-08A photograph of a stage with a deep blue curtain backdrop and a glossy grey floor. On the right, a man in a long orange robe with a white flower garland around his neck and a white flower in his hair stands with hands joined near his chest, holding a microphone. Two young girls in white salwar kameez, one with a red sash, bow forward with their heads down toward a pink cloth on the floor. A window on the right shows a person in orange looking out, and a gold ornament is visible. Watermarked copyright text appears in the lower right corner of the image.2010-09-08A stage performance in front of a deep blue curtain. On the right, a performer in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with white and orange floral garlands and a flower in the hair holds a microphone and speaks. Three women in white stand facing him: one in a white outfit with a red sash, one in white with a blue shawl holding yellow sticks, and one in a pale pink wrap. The floor is glossy grey and a partially visible person stands at the right edge near a window.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 in front of a deep blue curtain, with barefoot performers in white kurta-style outfits and pajama-like trousers. On the left, a girl in a pale pink shawl over a white outfit holds a yellow stick. At centre, a dark-haired girl in a white dress wears a red scarf and reaches toward a woman in white with a blue shawl who smiles and holds a red and yellow stick. On the right, a young man in a maroon kurta and white trousers wears a dark blue turban. At the far right edge, a performer in orange garments wears a white flower garland. No swami is visibly identifiable in the scene.2010-09-08A stage performance in front of a dark blue draped curtain. On the left, a man with long, dark, swept-back hair wears an orange saffron wrap over white clothes and a bead necklace, smiling and standing beside a red-and-black chair. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in plain white dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, smiles and gathers his cloth. On the right, a man wears an ornate gold crown, orange-gold garments and a red and white flower garland, and stands with hands clasped. A partially visible person in white stands at the far right edge. The stage floor is glossy grey.2010-09-08December 29 20082008-12-29A photograph of a stage performance with a navy blue curtain behind and a maroon curtain at right. A figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a white flower garland over the shoulders, holds a handheld microphone in one hand and leans forward while reaching toward a second person. That second person wears white clothing with a dark patterned shawl draped over the shoulders and stands barefoot on the stage. A third person is partially visible peeking from behind the curtain edge. A white towel hangs on a wall hook at right. The orange-robed figure with swept-back hair, garland and saffron clothing is a person candidate, shown in a speaking or gesturing role on stage, with uncertain identification.2010-09-08A stage performance in front of a red and pink backdrop with floral and leaf motifs and a partly visible portrait at the top right. On the left, a child in a tiger-striped yellow and black costume with matted dark hair, a crescent-like ornament on the head and a small bowl or drum in hand stands barefoot. In the centre and right, two performers face the backdrop: one wears a white dhoti-style garment with a cream shawl edged in gold, the other a golden-orange sari with long dark hair and a flower in it. Decorative lettering reading music-note motifs appears on the backdrop. The scene looks like a costumed skit or dance drama.2010-12-21A stage performance on a red-and-black stage with a dark blue curtain backdrop and balloons hanging overhead. A performer in a saffron-orange robe and matching headwrap leans forward holding a brass oil lamp and a short wooden stick, with a bright cloth draped over the shoulders. Facing them, a kneeling performer in white garments with an orange-and-gold lower cloth holds a microphone. Small scattered petals or grains lie on the stage floor, and a brass ornament sits at the lower edge of the frame.2008-10-09A stage performance on a dark backdrop with a red-edged platform draped in pale fabric. A child dressed as Krishna in a gold dhoti, with a crown, a bare-chested torso and a long garland of red flowers, stands at left with hands raised. Beside him a woman in a white sari with gold trim and a tiara raises her arms. A small child in a blue dress kneels at centre near a green pot with white flowers. At right a dancer in a white and red sari with a veil lifts her arms mid-step. Scattered yellow petals and a red candle lie on the stage.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29