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May 01 2016

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May 01 20162016-05-01 +1 copiesA costumed performer in a black robe with long black hair, a red bindi and a garland of marigolds, wearing a necklace of skull masks, stands on a stage before a large sculpted relief of a multi-armed deity seated in meditation pose with a trident-like staff. Two sculpted sages with folded hands kneel at the base. At the right edge, another performer in red and pink costume with a colourful sequined bodice and yellow tinsel garland gestures with a red cloth. The scene resembles a cultural drama performance on stage, with a rudraksha-free, painted backdrop of a deity murti relief.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A stage performance in front of an ornate carved backdrop showing a seated deity figure with multiple arms and a ceremonial kalasha-like pillar at right. A performer in a black costume with red embroidery, long black hair, red face paint, orange marigold garlands and a necklace of skull masks stands centre stage, arm outstretched. To the right, a man in a white sleeveless vest, orange headband, green waist cloth and purple trousers gestures with a red stick. Carved lion-like and sage figures flank the backdrop. Photo from a cultural event stage.2016-05-01A performer in a Kali costume dominates a stage: long black wig, dark face paint with red accents, a black sari embroidered with gold sequins, and a necklace of white skull masks. Marigold garlands hang from the arms. Behind, a second performer in a pink sari stands by an ornate carved throne, and a painted backdrop of a seated sage shows on the left. On the right, a red-faced deity murti with multiple arms, a gold crown and marigold garlands stands beside a tiger figure. A gold draped canopy frames the scene.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01April 15 20132013-04-15March 19 20132013-03-19 +1 copiesMarch 29 20132013-03-29May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01March 19 20132013-03-19