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A stage performance of a procession-style dance by a group of men bare-chested in white dhotis with red waist cloths, garlands of white flowers across their shoulders and chests. Each dancer balances a tall conical kalasha-like structure wrapped in red and white and crowned with white flowers and a round red-and-white disc on their heads. Their arms are raised and bent in a dance pose. Behind them hang green leaves and a red, yellow and green draped canopy, and a decorated pillar with floral and geometric designs stands on the right, with a drum visible at the far right.

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A photograph of a stage performance by a group of bare-chested male dancers in white dhotis with red sashes and red waist cloths, each balancing a tall conical headpiece wrapped in red and white and garlanded with white flowers, topped with small round red-and-yellow discs. Several dancers face forward with arms extended, some holding red cloth. The backdrop is draped with green foliage, a tiered red-orange-yellow canopy, and a tall painted pillar with geometric bands, flower and bird motifs in orange and red. Drums are visible at right. The performance appears to be part of a ritual or festival setting.2006-07-16A large group of bare-chested men in white dhotis with red sashes dance in a row on a stage, each balancing a tall conical arrangement of red and white flowers and garlands on his head, topped with round yellow and red rosettes. Garlands of white flowers hang across their chests, and some have white and red marks on their faces. A drummer at the left edge holds a drum. Behind them hangs a maroon and white backdrop under evening lighting.2006-07-16A dim photograph of a procession on a stage under a canopy decorated with flower garlands and a coloured fabric valance. Several barebacked male performers, with white dhoti-style trousers, red waist cloths and flower garlands across their shoulders and chests, walk away from the camera. Each wears a tall conical headpiece with red and white flower wrapping and a small round ornament on top. A smaller child-sized performer stands in front with a painted face. On the right is a decorated pillar with floral and geometric patterns.2006-07-16A photograph of a folk-style performance on a stage under a decorated canopy. Many bare-chested male dancers in white dhotis with red sashes and garlands move in a line, each balancing a tall conical headpiece wrapped in red and white flowers topped with a round red and yellow ornament. A drummer in a white shirt plays a drum at the right edge beside a painted pillar with floral and geometric designs. Green leaf garlands hang from the canopy above. The dancers are the only people in the scene, roughly a dozen, with several partially visible in the background.2006-07-16Outdoor temple-style stage under a white canopy hung with green leaf strings and marigold garlands, with a large lit lamp or fire-like glow at the centre. Several men in white dhotis with red sashes and red-and-white garland necklaces stand in rows, many holding tall conical ritual pots decorated with flowers. Drummers in white dhotis play drums at the side, and a man in a yellow dhoti stands at the far right. A cameraman in a grey cap films from the left. Ornate painted pillars frame the stage. Marigold and leaf decorations suggest a festival or ritual procession setting.2006-07-16July 16 20062006-07-16 +1 copiesJuly 16 20062006-07-16A photograph of a group of bare-chested men performing a stick-based ritual dance under a pink-trimmed white canopy in an outdoor setting with a corrugated metal backdrop and trees. Most wear white dhotis tied with red cloths at the waist, red caps and multicoloured flower garlands, and several hold long bamboo or wooden sticks raised in both hands. Their posture is mid-movement, with some turning and stepping together. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible among them, so no candidate is asserted.2006-07-16July 05 20092009-07-05A stage performance on a bare white floor before a black curtain, with a tall decorated canopy hung with orange and white marigold garlands and streamers overhead. Two dancers in red and yellow clothing grapple in a playful wrestling-style dance while a row of musicians in green shirts and maroon trousers play round frame drums. Other performers in yellow headwear and orange-patterned costumes stand at the side, and a small ornate altar or decorated platform sits beneath the canopy.2009-06-15Outdoor stage under a pink canopy with a corrugated metal backdrop shows a group of young men performing a stick-waving ritual dance. Most are bare-chested with white dhotis and red cloth wrapped at the waist, and many wear multicoloured flower garlands. Several raise long wooden sticks overhead. One figure at centre-left wears a tall red pointed cap. A small boy in a checked shirt stands at the edge. Some performers have turmeric-yellow markings on their backs.2006-07-16 +1 copiesJune 15 20092009-06-15