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May 01 20162016-05-01A performer in a bull-headed costume with a grey animal mask, black horns, a flower garland with white and purple blossoms, and a tilak on the forehead dances on a stage with a red backdrop. The costume includes a black top, a blue brocade skirt with red and gold border, a multicolour embellished chest piece, a long yellow-green garland and an orange tassel. Behind are a gold ornate throne, a golden lion-shaped armrest, a trident on the left, a brass oil lamp on the right, and seated figures in saffron and white robes with rudraksha malas.2016-05-01A costumed performer in a grey bull-headed mask with curved horns, decorated with a flower crown, is walking forward wearing a black long-sleeved top, a blue brocade skirt with gold border, and layered garlands with green parrot-motif shoulder pieces, holding a sword. Behind on a golden throne with tiger-striped cushions sits a seated figure in an orange-red turban and rust-coloured robe with a gold beaded necklace. Red draped backdrop, a golden parasol overhead, and orange-robed attendants stand at the sides, with a seated woman in the lower left corner.2016-05-01A performer in a grey papier-mache bull mask with an orange and pink headdress of flowers and tassels stands on a red stage, dressed in a blue costume with a multicoloured mirrored bib, yellow marigold garlands and rudraksha-style beads, and winged decorations painted with green birds. Behind, a figure in orange-rust robes with a rudraksha mala and an orange turban sits before a golden ornate throne with a red cushion and a tiger-striped seat.2016-05-01Photo 11702969Two performers in large painted demon-style masks with bulging eyes, fanged mouths and tall decorated headdresses wrapped in white and orange marigold garlands walk outdoors on a dirt path during a procession. The masked figure on the left wears a white sleeveless top, an orange sash and red-orange dhoti, with arms outstretched and carrying a long stick. The figure on the right wears a red face mask, a green skirt-like garment and a yellow sash. Behind them are orange flags, several robed devotees in white and a woman in a pale dress, with a rocky embankment and bright sky in the background.2008-12-29May 01 20162016-05-01A staged cultural performance on a red stage. A performer in a black costume with colourful sequinned decoration and flower garlands lies on the floor beside a large dark stone-like Shiva lingam with a silver tripundra mark and flower garlands in purple and white. Two bare-footed performers in orange and green costumes with garlands stand in the background before a carved relief wall of figures. Another performer lies at the right edge in orange and yellow. The lying performer's arm is extended on the floor. Props include a sword-like blade and a small decorated tray.2016-05-01December 30 20082008-12-30May 01 20162016-05-01December 09 20162016-12-09December 23 20162016-12-23