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A staged dramatic performance in a hall before a seated audience of children and adults in the foreground. On a raised platform, performers in costume act out a mythological scene: a figure in red with a garland and gold crown stands at left, a central performer wears a white elephant-headed mask with a red crown and gold-and-blue garment, and a performer in gold headdress and orange sash stands beside them. Other performers wear red horned headdresses, and one carries a silver trident. Red curtains hang at the back, with a framed sign reading Unique on the upper wall.

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September 01 20112011-09-01A costumed theatrical performance on a low stage before a seated audience of devotees in the foreground. On the left a performer wears a gold crown, red and gold garment with a white-and-red floral garland and an orange shawl. At centre a performer in a gold-trimmed red costume wears a white animal-faced mask with a long trunk and holds a flute-like instrument. Beside him a performer in a gold crown and orange sash stands near several figures wearing red horned headpieces and dark face paint, one holding a silver trident. On the right a figure in a gold crown and garland stands near a table with a cloth covering and audio equipment. Maroon curtains hang behind the stage, and the seated audience in white and orange clothes watches.2011-09-01 +1 copiesSeptember 01 20112011-09-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage performance in a hall with pale walls and a red curtain at the back. Several costumed performers stand on a raised platform: on the left a figure in a red and gold robe with a gold crown and garland, in the centre a performer wearing an elephant-headed mask with a red and gold costume, and to the right performers in orange and saffron garments with gold headpieces, one holding a long staff. Seated audience members in chairs and on floor mats face the stage, including a bald man in a white shirt in the foreground and women in saris. A white-clad man stands at the far left edge. A small pedestal with a cloth is visible on the right.2011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01A stage performance of a mythological drama with a group of young performers in elaborate costumes against red stage curtains. A central performer in a red dhoti and gold jewelled chest ornament wears a white elephant-headed mask and holds a microphone, while others wear crowns, gold jewellery, red and orange garments, a horned black costume, and a tiger-striped skirt with a trident. A boy in a black kurta and white dhoti stands in front, holding a microphone, and a child in a grey elephant-eared headpiece and red dress stands at left. Painted white forehead and body markings appear on several performers.2011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01A costumed stage performance. Center: a performer dressed as the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, wearing a white elephant mask with a red and gold crown, gold jewelled collar, a red and gold robe, and holding a microphone. Beside him a boy in an ornate gold crown and red-and-gold garment with a red and white flower garland. To the right, several performers in devil-like costumes with red horns and white face paint, one in an orange cloth, another in black. Far left, a child in a grey elephant-ear cap and red-gold outfit. Five or six physical people are visible.2011-09-01A stage performance by children in costume. Centre, a boy wears a large white Ganesha mask with a trunk, a gold crown with red trim, an ornate gold-and-red bejewelled chest piece, a striped green-and-red shawl and red dhoti, and holds a microphone. Beside him a girl in a grey elephant-ear headpiece and orange-and-yellow sari holds a microphone to her mouth. To the left, a boy with black horns and white face paint wears an orange-red cloth; another boy in black kurta with a bead mala holds a stick. On the right, a girl in yellow and green sari and gold jewellery smiles, and boys in green and red-and-blue cloths stand near a red curtain. A boy in a white shirt stands in the background. Ganesha-style pageant costumes, painted faces and horns suggest a children's drama.2011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01