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A photograph of a stage performance in a hall with a plain pale wall and dark red curtains behind. Performers in costume stand in a row: at left a figure in red and gold with a garland and an orange sash; a central figure wears a white elephant-headed mask with gold-trimmed red and gold garments and a gold crown; another figure in a gold crown holds a long orange sash; a dark-skinned figure in a tall gold crown holds a red-tipped trident; a figure at right wears a gold crown and a flower garland. Some performers have horned red masks. Seated audience members in the foreground face the stage, and a table with bottles and equipment stands at right.

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September 01 20112011-09-01A costumed theatrical performance on a low stage before a seated audience of devotees in the foreground. On the left a performer wears a gold crown, red and gold garment with a white-and-red floral garland and an orange shawl. At centre a performer in a gold-trimmed red costume wears a white animal-faced mask with a long trunk and holds a flute-like instrument. Beside him a performer in a gold crown and orange sash stands near several figures wearing red horned headpieces and dark face paint, one holding a silver trident. On the right a figure in a gold crown and garland stands near a table with a cloth covering and audio equipment. Maroon curtains hang behind the stage, and the seated audience in white and orange clothes watches.2011-09-01 +1 copiesSeptember 01 20112011-09-01A group of children in costume stands on a tiled floor in front of a dark red curtain, apparently backstage before a performance. On the left, a young girl in orange and gold drapery with a gold necklace and a small grey elephant figure beside her stands in front. Behind her, a boy wears a red and gold crown and a red garland. Next to them, a boy in a blue vest with gold trim and a red dhoti holds a stick. A boy in black with a white face mark and a teal bead necklace stands in the centre, while to the right a boy with red devil horns wears a green cloth and holds a staff. Another boy in red and blue cloth with red horns stands beside him. On the far right, a child wears a gold crown and a tiger-striped garment and holds a trident.2011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01Children in costume perform a devotional play on a tiled stage indoors, before pale pink walls and maroon curtains. In the centre, a boy in a black dhoti with a white-bead necklace stands with his arms at his sides. To the left, a boy dressed as a deity wears a gold crown, red garland and orange-yellow garments, while a boy in blue and red robes with a golden armband holds a white cloth. On the right, two boys with red devil horns and white face markings hold a microphone and a staff; one wears a green dhoti. Further right, a boy with a trident, tiger-striped lower garment and white body paint stands beside an adult in white. A small girl in red and gold with a garland stands at far left. Several people in the background wear white.2011-09-01A photograph of a stage performance in a hall with pale walls and a red curtain at the back. Several costumed performers stand on a raised platform: on the left a figure in a red and gold robe with a gold crown and garland, in the centre a performer wearing an elephant-headed mask with a red and gold costume, and to the right performers in orange and saffron garments with gold headpieces, one holding a long staff. Seated audience members in chairs and on floor mats face the stage, including a bald man in a white shirt in the foreground and women in saris. A white-clad man stands at the far left edge. A small pedestal with a cloth is visible on the right.2011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01A 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.2011-09-01A stage performance on a draped stage at night, with people descending a set of white-railed steps. At left, a child in gold and green costume with a gold headdress and red sash holds a garland-like object. Next, a performer in a gold crown and dark embroidered costume with a long necklace stands beside them. In the centre, a figure in a bright red robe and red turban holds a staff, with another performer in a dark patterned costume behind. At right, a man in a white dhoti and shawl stands on the stage. Dark curtains and silver draped fabric form the backdrop.2008-12-29September 01 20112011-09-01