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A young performer in an orange long-sleeved top and orange tights climbs a long white rope hanging from the ceiling, both hands gripping it above the head, feet pressed against the rope below. A white tilak marks the forehead and a long dark braid hangs down the back. Behind, framed photographs on a pink wall show Kumbh Mela scenes with saffron-robed sadhus, and red curtains frame the hall. In the lower right, colourful figurines in purple and gold attire stand on a platform, and a gilded red-and-gold seat sits at the lower left. The hall appears to be a stage for a demonstration performance.

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A photograph of a hall with pink walls and red curtains. In the centre, a performer in an orange outfit hangs upside down from a white rope, long dreadlocked hair falling down, one arm gripping the rope. Behind and below, golden decorative throne-like frames and several doll-like figures in purple and orange robes sit as ceremonial displays. Framed photographs on the walls show saffron-robed sadhus at the Kumbh Mela 2007 Prayagraj and Sannyasi scenes. A man in orange robes stands at the left edge and a cameraman is visible at the lower right.2017-08-26 +1 copiesA young girl in an orange short-sleeved top and orange tights performs a rope climb, gripping a white rope overhead with both hands while her bare feet hang in the air. Behind her, framed photographs line a cream wall with maroon curtains, showing orange-robed crowds and a Kumbh Mela caption. In the foreground, a gilded ornate throne-like seat and decorated deity murti figures with garlands sit near the bottom, and a seated person in a yellow garment is partly visible at the right beside a photographer.2017-08-26May 20 20182018-05-20 +1 copiesA young performer in an orange-and-saffron top and pants hangs upside down from a white aerial rope, body arched with legs and bare feet raised, long black braids falling down. Below, a figure in red and gold sits on a golden throne-like seat at the left edge, and two painted deity figures in purple skirts stand on a platform at the right. Red velvet curtains and framed photographs of Kumbh Mela crowds in saffron hang on the pale pink walls of the hall. A white rope is the main prop; the setting suggests a stage performance during an event.2017-08-26A performer in an orange-red outfit hangs upside down from a white rope in an aerial acrobatic act inside a pink-walled hall with red curtains. Long dark braided hair falls downward. Behind, framed photographs show red-robed sadhus at a Kumbh Mela, and a gold-trimmed throne stands at the lower left beside a seated person in orange. Colourful painted deity figures in purple and gold line the right foreground.2017-08-26 +1 copiesAugust 26 20172017-08-26 +1 copiesAugust 26 20172017-08-26 +1 copiesAugust 26 20172017-08-26 +1 copiesA young girl in an orange sleeveless top and orange leggings climbs a thick white rope suspended from the ceiling of a hall, legs bent and bare feet pressed against the rope, a single figure mid-climb. She has a dark ponytail and a small bindi on her forehead. Behind her hang two framed photo collages on a pale pink wall with maroon curtains; the left frame shows scenes from Kumbh Mela 2007 Prayag, the right one shows sannyas imagery of orange-robed sadhus. Along the bottom edge sit decorated deity murtis, including one with a golden crown and bright garments.2017-08-26 +1 copiesAugust 26 20172017-08-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a young woman performing a rope climb in an indoor hall. She wears an orange long-sleeved top and orange shorts, with long dark braids, and grips a thick white rope with one hand while her legs are bent and wrapped in a pose. Behind her are maroon curtains and framed photo panels on the walls showing crowds in orange robes, and a ceiling fan is visible at upper left. Only this one performer is visible in the scene.2017-08-26August 26 20172017-08-26 +1 copies