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July 28 2008

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A crowd of villagers in white and colourful clothes gathers closely around a street performance. In the centre, a performer in an ornate gold and red crown and a black embroidered vest with pink shoulder drapes, green skirt and a sword stands beside a second man in a red-and-gold patterned shirt with a pink head cloth who holds a handheld microphone and sings. Behind them a man in white dhoti and shirt plays a harmonium. Many spectators, some children, watch from the sides. A temporary canopy frames the outdoor scene. No identifiable a person candidate is visible.2008-07-28Outdoor village gathering with a street-theatre performer in a costume of a bold, mustachioed character wearing an ornate golden crown with pink and teal jewels, black embroidered bodice with pink fur-like shoulder pieces, a bright green and pink sequined skirt, yellow leggings, and holding a curved sword. A man in a red and gold floral shirt and pink headscarf holds a microphone toward him. To the right, a woman in a pink sari with white embroidery presses her palms together, and a man in white dhoti stands beside a harmonium. Behind them a large crowd of villagers, many in white, watches, including children and elderly people.2008-07-28Outdoor community gathering with a crowd of many men, women and children seated and standing under a white awning, with palm fronds and a banner at left. In the centre, a performer in an elaborate gold crown with pink and green accents wears a sequined, embroidered bodice, a pink shawl-like wrap, a bright green and rainbow-striped skirt and yellow tights, holding a small hand instrument. Facing him, a woman in a magenta saree with flowers in her hair speaks into a microphone while holding a small hand percussion instrument. Several men in white shirts and dhotis sit nearby playing hand drums and bells. A drum rests at right. No identifiable a person candidate is visible.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28A street-theatre performance in a crowded outdoor village setting. A performer in an elaborate jewelled crown with pink and turquoise stones, a black embroidered vest with red and gold trim, pink fringed shoulder pieces and a green skirt, with a painted white face and a black moustache, speaks into a handheld microphone. Beside him a performer in a magenta sari with gold necklaces and bangles stands close. A man in a white shirt plays a harmonium at left, and a crowd of onlookers in white and checked clothing surrounds them under green foliage.2008-07-28A street performer in an elaborate Terukkuttu-style costume stands at centre, wearing an ornate gold-and-red crown, a pink shawl over a dark embroidered bodice, a green and multicoloured pleated skirt and yellow leggings, while singing into a microphone. Around him a crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with shawls, stand closely, several clapping or gesturing. A harmonium is visible at right with a man playing it, and a drum stands near. Coloured bunting hangs at the top and banana leaves frame the outdoor setting over red earth.2008-07-28August 20 20062006-08-20December 16 20172017-12-16A man with a closed-eyed, serene expression stands at the centre wearing a tall golden crown with a radiating halo and a bird figure on top. He is draped in layered red and yellow marigold and rose garlands, with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style gold ornaments on his chest, and gold armbands. His hands are pressed together at his chest in devotion. A red tilak mark is on his forehead. Behind him, several women in orange, yellow, blue and gold saris stand in a crowd, some with hands folded, in an outdoor setting with greenery. a person is the central figure, shown in ceremonial deity-like attire.2017-12-31 +1 copiesA staged performance on an indoor stage with a tiled floor, showing costumed young performers in mythological roles. On the left, a performer in a blue and red costume with gold trim wears a white animal-faced mask and holds a microphone. Beside them, a boy in a red and gold outfit with a white garland and gold crown stands. In the centre, a girl in a teal and maroon sari with a flower garland holds a microphone. Several performers with red horned headpieces and white face paint, one in an orange and red loincloth, appear as demon-like figures. On the right, a performer in a pink and gold top and green pants holds a golden trident, and another in a tiger-striped skirt with gold headdress stands beside. A seated child watches at the far right edge.2011-09-01December 23 20162016-12-23December 31 20092009-12-31