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A photograph of a hall with a white draped ceiling where two female dancers in red and gold costumes perform on a green stage with yellow-and-white fringed edging. Seated on orange mats in the foreground are rows of devotees, mostly women in white saris and some in lavender, watching the performance. At the back, a decorated dais holds a seated figure in orange robes flanked by floral garlands, gold-coloured ornamented seats, and a deity murti in an ornate shrine setting. Ornate hanging banners in red and white frame the stage, and projection screens are mounted on either side.

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Two dancers perform a classical Indian dance on a green stage inside a white-draped hall. The dancer on the left wears a royal blue costume with orange trim and white flower hair ornaments; the dancer on the right wears a bright yellow costume with orange border and a long braid decorated with white flowers. Both have arms extended. Seated devotees in white clothes line the floor at left, and a decorated stage behind holds a deity murti, floral garlands and a seated figure in orange robes on a brown chair flanked by golden seats. A tall multicoloured decorated pillar stands at left. Overhead screens and a white ceiling canopy are visible.2010-11-21A large hall with a white draped ceiling and ceiling fans hosts a seated audience on striped mats, mostly dressed in white and orange. Two women dancers in red and gold saris perform on a raised red-carpeted stage at right, with petals scattered on the floor. At the far end, a decorated dais holds an ornate throne-like seat and a deity murti flanked by brass lamps, with projector screens on either side. A cameraman stands near the centre. Foreground audience members include a woman in white and several children seated with orange bags.2010-12-26A photograph of a hall during a cultural programme. Two dancers in red and gold traditional costumes perform on a long red-carpeted stage, with scattered flower petals on the floor. Their long braids are decorated with flowers. Along the left, a large audience sits cross-legged on striped mats, many in white and saffron clothing, with orange bags placed beside them. A cameraman stands at left with a tripod-mounted camera. At the back of the stage, a golden throne-style seat and decorated golden figures are arranged before white drapes and a blue backdrop. A projector screen shows an image, and a large banner at right displays the word 'Ananda' beside a portrait of a figure in an orange turban.2010-12-26A cultural programme in a white-canopied hall with a red performance platform. Two dancers in orange and gold costumes with flower-adorned hair perform on the right, while a third woman in a maroon sari kneels on the platform. Seated devotees in white, orange and saffron clothes sit on striped mats facing the stage, and a cameraman stands in the aisle. Behind the stage, a golden throne and decorated deity murti are set under a canopy of swags and flower garlands. Two projector screens hang on the side walls.2010-12-26A photograph of a stage performance inside a white-draped tent hall with ceiling fans and a green carpeted stage. Two young women in green and pink saris dance with sticks while a young boy in an orange turban and a boy in an orange-and-yellow outfit join in, and a woman in a teal and gold sari stands at the right edge. Seated audience members in white clothing sit along the left front. At the back, a decorated stage holds a golden deity murti and flower garlands, and a seated figure in orange sits on a throne-like chair; a large portrait on the right wall shows a smiling man in an orange turban. Colourful balloons and garlands decorate the right side.2010-11-21A photograph of a dance performance in a large hall with white ceiling lights and seated audience. Two female dancers in red and gold costumes perform on a red-draped stage; one kneels with arms extended while the other stands behind her. Audience members in white clothes and orange robes sit on mats on the floor, and a green fabric backdrop hangs at the stage edge. Framed pictures line the walls and a potted tree stands to the right.2016-10-09November 21 20102010-11-21A photograph of an indoor hall under a white tent ceiling with hanging colourful tassel banners. Rows of seated devotees in white clothing sit on striped green, purple and blue mats facing a stage. On the far left, a raised dais holds a deity murti or figure framed by a floral garland arch and a white-and-green backdrop, with an orange-robed seated figure in front. On the right stage, two dancers in yellow and gold costumes perform before a row of white-clad musicians seated on a blue-draped platform. Several people sit in the foreground, one in a yellow shirt and one in a blue shirt. The scene suggests a cultural programme during a festival.2008-12-23A photograph of an indoor hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging striped pillars. Dozens of seated audience members in white and orange clothing sit on striped mats facing a raised stage. On the right, two dancers in gold and red costumes perform on a red carpeted stage, one with arms raised. Behind the audience, a decorated altar area holds a golden throne-like seat, garlands and lamps, with projection screens on either side. A red banner stands at the stage edge. The seated crowd is large and fills most of the hall.2010-12-26Wide view inside a white tent hall decorated with hanging colourful striped panels, with a stage at the far end. On the stage, a seated figure in orange clothing sits within a floral garland arch in front of a deity murti or altar display. To the right, two dancers in orange and red costumes perform on a blue-draped stage. A large audience of devotees sits on mats and white plastic chairs, mostly in white clothing, while monks in orange robes sit at the front left. A camera on a tripod is set up near the stage.2008-12-23October 09 20162016-10-09A photograph of a large hall where a crowd of seated devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts with red shawls, sits on the floor facing a raised stage. On the stage, two female dancers in pink and blue sari costumes perform before a red draped platform and a gold-painted ornate arch. Several boys in orange and saffron clothing sit in the foreground. Walls hold framed devotional pictures and decorative umbrellas, and a gold-painted deity murti stands near the stage. Ceiling fans and fluorescent lights hang overhead.2016-10-10