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Evening outdoor performance at a blue steel-framed open pavilion. In the foreground, a woman with long curly dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment and sits on a white cloth-covered seat beside a red and white ceremonial parasol with tassels. Young performers in white clothes with red sashes twirl flaming torches on long poles on a sandy ground, while a row of onlookers in white and colourful saris stands behind them and children sit at the bottom edge watching. Dusk sky and trees form the backdrop.

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Evening outdoor cultural performance at dusk under a blue metal frame canopy. A group of children and young performers in white outfits with red sashes stand on bare ground swinging flaming torches, with flames raised in both hands. A large crowd of seated spectators in the foreground, many in white shirts and saris, and a standing audience behind the performers watch. Trees and a red-and-white fabric awning frame the left edge. No a person candidate is clearly visible in the scene.2006-12-25Dusk scene at an outdoor open-air venue under a blue metal truss canopy. In the foreground at left, a seated person in an orange garment sits with their back to the camera, beside a red and white ceremonial umbrella with tasselled fringe. A large crowd of standing spectators in saris and white shirts watches. At right, a line of young performers in white kurta-style clothes with red sashes twirl flaming torches on sticks, creating bright fire arcs. Palm trees and a few onlookers on a higher ridge are visible in the background.2006-12-25Evening outdoor photograph of a sandy open ground fronted by a large crowd of spectators, mostly in white and orange-saffron clothing, with many seated children at the lower left. Two young male performers in white dhotis with red sashes spin flaming torches (fire sticks) in the centre foreground. Behind them, a row of women in red, maroon and orange saree-style garments stands near a group in white. Two orange and multicoloured parasols/umbrellas stand near a green corrugated-roof hall at left, and blue steel framework posts and a truss overhead frame the scene. Palm trees and a dusk sky with scattered clouds form the background. No one in the scene is clearly identifiable as the a person from the visible cues.2006-12-25Outdoor evening scene at a sandy open ground with a blue steel frame and palm trees behind. In the foreground, a young man in a white dhoti with a red sash performs fire-spinning, swinging two lit torches with flames. Behind him, a large crowd stands in rows, many in white and orange clothing, with women in saris of red, orange and green. On the left, seated people in white and orange sit before a white canopy pole and a decorated ceremonial umbrella with colourful fringes. A man in white with a cloth wrap stands near the seated group, and several people hold lit torches at the right edge. The mood is a festival performance watched by devotees.2006-12-25Dusk outdoor performance on a sandy ground in front of a long dark-thatched hall with blue metal scaffolding. Two performers in white dhoti-style cloths with red waist sashes swing flaming torches in mid-motion, one on each side of the frame. Behind them a large crowd sits and stands. At the centre a seated figure in orange robes sits on a white-draped seat beneath a parasol-like canopy, flanked by two more ornate umbrellas and rows of men in white with orange shawls. Women on the right wear red, orange and cream saris.2006-12-25A dusk outdoor photograph of a fire-performance display at a ceremonial ground beneath a blue steel frame structure. In the foreground at left, a person in orange clothing sits on the ground near the bottom edge, and a decorated umbrella with red and white fringe and multicoloured tassels stands at upper left. A crowd of people in white shirts and dhotis and women in colourful saris stands in a line watching. At right, a row of young performers in white kurta-style clothes with red sashes swing flaming torches. Trees and a few onlookers on a raised bank appear in the background under a pale evening sky.2006-12-25Outdoor evening scene at a temple grounds during a festival. Children in white outfits with red sashes and waistbands carry flaming torches on long poles, performing a fire display along a sandy path. A large crowd of devotees stands in front on both sides, many women in colourful saris (red, green, orange, blue) and men in white dhotis and shirts. At the left edge, a ceremonial parasol with red and white fringed tassels is held up, and a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the ground near the front. Blue metal scaffolding frames the open area, with trees and a few onlookers standing on a raised platform in the background under a dusky sky.2006-12-25Outdoor evening performance on a dirt ground before a green corrugated-roof hall. Three young male performers in white dhotis with red waist sashes swing flaming torches on long poles, one torch arcing toward the foreground. A large crowd of mostly white-clad devotees sits and stands behind them, with some women in orange and colourful saris. Two decorated umbrellas stand near the hall, and palm trees and blue metal gantries frame the scene.2006-12-25Outdoor photo at dusk of young men in white dhotis and sleeveless white vests with red waist sashes performing a fire-staff routine on a dirt ground. Several performers swing long poles with flaming tips; flames blaze at both ends of the poles. Behind them a large crowd of spectators in white, orange, red and colourful saris and dhotis stands watching, with a red-roofed building, two decorative umbrellas and a blue metal gateway frame, palm trees beyond.2006-12-25Outdoor evening cultural performance on a sandy ground in front of a large green-roofed hall with blue steel frame posts. In the foreground a bare-chested young man in white dhoti with a red sash swings a flaming hoop and fire sticks, flames streaming outward. Behind him a seated woman in orange robes sits on a white platform beneath a decorated umbrella, flanked by people in white and orange clothing. A large audience of several dozen people in white, orange, red and yellow sits on the ground watching. A blue bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2006-12-25Outdoor evening cultural performance on a sandy ground under a blue steel frame in front of a long dark-roofed hall. Two performers in white shorts and white tops spin fire torches: one is inverted in a handstand-like pose at left, the other lies back with a flaming torch at right. A large crowd sits and stands behind them, many in white and orange clothing, with two decorated umbrellas and a white canopy visible. A seated figure in orange robes sits near the centre of the crowd, with a kumkum-marked forehead and devotees in white nearby. Ground lit by the fire torches against dusk sky.2006-12-25Outdoor evening photograph of fire performers on a sandy ground in front of a long corrugated-roof hall with blue steel framing. Three men in white sleeveless tops, white dhotis and orange-red waist cloths swing torches with flaming tips. Behind them a large crowd of people in white and orange-saffron clothing sits and stands watching, with two decorated umbrellas or canopies visible at right. A blue bird logo sits in the upper left corner. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.2006-12-25