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A stage performance at the Anandeshvara event, with a large red-and-white backdrop reading 'Anandeshvara' and 'Nandeshvara Devi Brahm...' and '2010' partly visible. A central figure in an orange saffron dhoti-wrap, with long dark hair and a long rudraksha mala, stands with arms outstretched. Four female dancers in traditional Bharatanatyam costumes surround him: one in red kneels at left, two in teal-blue saris with gold borders stand behind, and one in green with gold trim kneels at right, all with floral hair ornaments and jewellery. Green stage flooring and potted plants frame the scene.

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A stage performance in front of a large red banner reading Ānandeśvara and Ānandeśvara Devi Brahma, with 2010 and Paramashivam partly visible. A central male performer in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl wears a red-and-white beaded mala and stands with hands in anjali. Three female dancers in blue and green costumes with gold waist belts, flower-decorated hair and jewellery surround him, with one dancer in red kneeling at left and another in green and orange at right, arms outstretched in a classical Indian dance pose. The stage has a green floor covering and potted plants at the base of the backdrop.2009-12-30A stage performance in front of a red and pink backdrop with large printed letters reading "Ānandeśvara" and "Ānandeśvara Devi" partially visible, and "2010" on the right. A central male figure in a saffron-orange dhoti-style wrap and orange shawl wears a red and gold beaded mala and stands with one hand raised. Four women in classical dance costumes surround him: one kneels at left in a red and gold outfit with flowers in her hair, one in a teal-blue sari with gold border and white flower hair ornaments stands beside him, one in blue with gold waistband reaches toward him, and one at right in green and gold with raised arm. The scene looks like a dance-drama presentation on a green-carpeted stage with potted plants at the edges.2009-12-30A stage performance at the Anandotsava event, with a red and pink banner reading Anandotsava, Ānandeśvarar and Brahmotsava, and the year 2010 visible. A central figure in a plain saffron-orange garment with a bare upper body wears a rudraksha mala and has long dark hair tied back, standing between two female dancers in ornate Bharatanatyam-style costumes: the dancer on the left wears red and gold with a floral headpiece, and the dancer on the right wears green and gold with white flowers in her hair. All three strike dance poses with arms extended on a green stage floor, with potted ferns at the side. The centre figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference but not certain enough to confirm identity.2009-12-30A stage performance on a green-carpeted stage in front of a red-and-pink backdrop with large script lettering reading "nandotsava" and smaller text "Iśvara Deva...Brahmotsava" and a "10" in the background. Five female dancers in colourful traditional Bharatanatyam costumes with gold jewellery and flowers in their hair surround a central figure. The central figure, a young man in an orange saffron dhoti-style garment with a bare upper body, orange-and-red rudraksha beads, stands with arms outstretched in a dance pose. Potted green plants line the back of the stage. Two dancers kneel at the sides and others stand in arched poses, performing a dance piece. Dancers total five visible physical people, plus the central man, so six people in the scene.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30Five female dancers perform a classical Indian dance on a stage with a green floor covering and blue skirted stage edge. Four dancers in blue, green and gold costumes with white flower adornments and jewellery strike poses, one kneeling at left in green and gold, one kneeling at right in orange and green. A dancer in red with gold trim stands centre-back raising her arms. Behind them a red banner reads "Anandeśvara Devālaya" and "2010", with potted plants along the stage. The scene is an evening cultural performance.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30Three dancers perform on a stage with a green floor and blue draped skirting, in front of a red banner reading "Ānandeśvara" with "Ānandeśvara Devālaya Brahmotsavam" and "2010" printed on it. The central dancer wears a yellow dhoti with pink and magenta trim, a pink sleeveless blouse, ankle bells and a raised leg in a dynamic pose, arms outstretched. The dancer on the left wears a navy blue and gold costume with a white flower in her hair, and the dancer on the right wears an orange and navy outfit with a white flower and gold necklace, also mid-pose. Potted ferns and plants line the stage, and a musician with a sitar-like instrument sits in the background. Audience silhouettes are visible at the bottom edge.2009-12-29A stage performance at an evening cultural event with a red and pink backdrop showing the partial word "nandotsava" and "Brahmotsava" text. Five female Bharatanatyam dancers in colourful silk costumes with gold belts, jewellery and flower hair ornaments pose with raised arms and hand gestures. A man stands centre-right, bare-chested under an orange-saffron shawl, wearing a long rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back, appearing to be a dance-troupe participant or performer. Green floor, potted ferns and a green backdrop frame the stage. Appearance-based identity of the man is uncertain, so he is described only by role.2009-12-30