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A 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.

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A stage performance against a deep blue draped curtain. On the left, a standing performer with long dark wig and white flower in hair wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red-and-gold border, with a red-and-white garland, bending forward and holding a pink cloth. Seated on a black chair at right, a performer in gold and yellow costume with a gold crown wears a red and yellow flower garland and a gold armband, lowering his head while the standing figure reaches toward his forehead. Bare feet on a glossy grey stage floor.2010-09-08A stage performance in front of a dark blue draped curtain. On the left, a figure in an orange saffron robe and orange dhoti, with long dark hair, a white flower in the hair and a multicolour flower garland, holds a microphone and gestures toward the other figure. On the right, a performer in a golden-yellow tunic and dhoti wears a gold crown, a red and yellow flower garland and a gold arm band, and holds a microphone beside a red-cushioned black chair. Both stand barefoot on a shiny grey stage floor. The scene looks like a staged dialogue or drama.2010-09-08A stage performance in front of a dark blue draped curtain. A seated man in a gold crown and gold silk dhoti and kurta, with a red and yellow flower garland and dark wavy wig-like hair, holds a handheld microphone to his mouth while touching his ear with his other hand. Standing at left, a figure in an orange robe and orange dhoti with a white flower garland and a pink sleeve holds a microphone toward him, facing him. Both are barefoot on a grey stage floor. The seated actor appears costumed in royal attire rather than in any identifiable role of a real person.2010-09-08A person in a gold ornate crown and golden-yellow dhoti and shawl, with a red and green flower garland around the neck and a silver collar, sits on a wooden chair on a stage. He rests one hand on his forehead with a thoughtful pose and holds a small black staff in the other hand. Behind him hangs a dark blue draped curtain, and the stage floor is pale grey and reflective. The look suggests a costumed dramatic performance rather than a ritual.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.2010-09-08A stage performance with a red floor and a dark backdrop. A child kneels at left in a costume of a monkey-like figure with a red tail, gold crown, yellow sash, teal and red garments, and a white flower garland, holding a microphone toward a seated figure. The seated figure at right wears an orange turban, orange robes with a red-bordered shawl, and a beaded necklace, sitting on a black plastic chair in front of a white painted backdrop with blue accents. Another orange-clad person is partly visible at the far right edge.2011-12-12A stage performance photograph in a hall with a dark blue curtain and a red-brown backdrop. On the left, a performer with long dark hair wears a gold crown, an orange-yellow dhoti and shawl, and a red and multicolour flower garland, holding a microphone in folded hands. Facing him on the right, a shaved-headed man in plain white dhoti and shawl with bare chest holds a microphone and joins his palms in greeting. A red chair sits at the right edge. Both stand barefoot on a glossy floor.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.2010-09-08Indoor stage photograph against a navy blue curtain with a pale grey wall at left. A bald man in white ritual clothing, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet, sits on a black chair holding a white cloth and smiling toward a kneeling performer. The performer wears an ornate gold crown, a long dark wig, an orange-gold silk garment and a red and green flower garland, and holds a microphone out to the seated man. A small purple logo appears at upper left.2010-09-08A staged cultural performance on a dark backdrop. A young woman in a red blouse, gold-yellow shawl and an ornate gold crown with floral motifs holds a green and blue cloth bundle while smiling toward a young man in a white dhoti and white head-wrap, who stands with his bare back to the camera and reaches toward the bundle. A draped blue cloth with gold dots lies across the stage floor in front. Gold jewellery and a bindi are visible on the woman. No a person candidate is visible.2011-12-12A 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.2010-09-08December 12 20112011-12-12