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A stage photograph of four young male performers in theatrical costume against an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with carved columns and a deity relief at upper right. Each wears a black dhoti with gold borders, a yellow-and-black tiger-stripe shawl across the shoulders, gold armbands, and beaded necklaces. Their hair is teased into large black wigs topped with white horn-like ornaments, and they wear painted moustaches and dark face markings. Two sit on a striped cloth-covered bench while one leans on a long wooden staff and another holds a mobile phone. The setting appears to be a drama or tableau performance.

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Four young male performers in tribal-style costume sit and stand before a gilded, ornately carved golden backdrop with warm stage lights. Each wears a black dhoti with gold borders, a tiger-striped yellow and black shawl, beaded necklaces, bangles, and a shaggy black wig with white horn-like tusks. The performer at left gestures with his hand, the seated central figure holds a wooden staff and looks upward, the seated figure right of centre looks at a mobile phone, and the standing figure at far right covers a companion's eyes playfully. Props and costumes suggest a theatrical skit staged at a KAILASA event.2014-10-01Three young performers in theatrical costume sit close together on a striped cloth-covered bench before an ornate gold-carved backdrop. Each wears a black wig with white horn-like tufts, mustache, black tunic and a tiger-striped yellow-and-black shawl with gold armbands. The performer on the left holds a wooden staff, the centre one looks down at a black mobile phone held in both hands, and the one on the right leans in to watch, with gold waist cloth and bare feet. Warm lamps glow at the edges of the golden carvings.2014-10-01Three young performers in theatrical costume sit together against an ornate gold-patterned backdrop. All three wear black curly wigs, white horn-like headpieces, painted black mustaches and yellow-and-black tiger-striped sashes and armbands over black and gold skirts. The performer in the centre holds a black smartphone and looks down at it, while the figure on the left holds a wooden stick and the figure on the right rests his head on his hand. Red and black beaded necklaces and wooden bead bracelets are visible. Warm lamplight glows behind them. No a person candidate is visible.2014-10-01October 01 20142014-10-01October 01 20142014-10-01A staged performance on a red carpet in front of an ornate gold-relief backdrop with small warm lights. Four young performers in costume: a standing figure in saffron-orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala holds up a hand; a figure in a green sari with a jewelled necklace and a tall crown stands beside a figure in an orange-and-gold dress wearing a crown, bindi and garlands with hands held together in a gesture of reverence; a bare-chested performer with a rudraksha mala kneels in front; a performer in a tiger-striped vest and orange dhoti stands at right, gesturing. The scene resembles a devotional drama depicting a deity-worship theme.2014-10-01October 01 20142014-10-01A festive stage tableau of children in costume before an ornate golden carved backdrop lit with small oil lamps. A boy on the left holds a red-and-silver mace and wears a bare chest with rudraksha mala and a bun of hair. A standing figure in a pink robe wears a lion-faced mask with a jeweled crown and a mane, raising a hand. On the right, a child in a dark blue-violet dhoti wears a black-faced mask with a blue top, and another girl in green and gold sits in front. Seated girls in purple, yellow and orange saris and a shirtless boy with rudraksha beads sit in the foreground, several waving hands in greeting. The scene resembles a costumed drama or dance performance.2014-10-02October 01 20142014-10-01A dance performance on a red-carpeted stage in front of an ornate gold-leaf wooden backdrop carved with deity figures, elephants, horses and scrollwork, lit by rows of small lamps. A male dancer with wild black hair, a crescent-like horn ornament, a striped tiger-print sash over bare shoulders, black trousers and a yellow waist cloth performs a bold pose on one leg. Facing him, a female dancer in a blue and maroon costume with a long braid, layered beaded necklaces, a gold waist belt and ankle bells extends one arm toward him. No a person candidate is visible.2014-10-01A stage performance by young children in costume against a deep blue backdrop. A boy seated centrally on a black chair with a red cushion wears long dark wig-like hair, a crescent moon ornament on his head, a yellow and black tiger-striped garment and rudraksha-style beads, with white markings on his forehead. Around him, three boys kneel or stand: one in a pink-and-green costume with a green circular shield, one bare-chested with white body markings and a pink wrap, and one in a dark grey-black jacket holding a handheld microphone, with a red tilak on his forehead. A fourth figure at left wears a white garment with a white animal-ear headpiece and holds a pink fan-like prop. The scene appears to be a dramatic skit or cultural presentation.2012-10-24December 01 20162016-12-01