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A performer stands barefoot on a green stage in a dance pose with both arms raised and wrists bent, wearing a purple and gold dhoti-style costume with a gold-bordered sash, multiple strands of white pearl-like beads across a bare chest, bangles, and bells at the ankles. He has a red bindi and dramatic eye makeup and red lipstick. Behind him hangs a white drape with large red painted numerals partly visible. The figure appears to be a dancer in a classical-style performance.

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A performer stands on a green stage mat in front of a white draped curtain with a large red and orange '2010' cutout sign behind him. He is bare-chested, wearing a purple and gold dhoti-style garment with a gold waistband, layered pearl necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and gold bells at the ankles. He has a vertical tilak on his forehead, kohl-lined eyes and red lipstick, and he is mid-dance with his fists raised at chest height. Presentation cues are not distinctive enough to name him.2009-12-24A performer stands barefoot on a green stage in front of a pleated white curtain, dancing in a classical Indian style. He is bare-chested and wears a purple and gold dhoti-style garment with a wide gold waist belt, multiple strands of white pearl necklaces, gold bangles and an armlet. A red tilak is on his forehead, and he has dramatic kohl eye makeup and red lips. His hands are raised in mudra gestures and one ankle bears ghungroo bells. a person appearance cues are not sufficient for identification, so this is a dance performance by a single person.2009-12-24A performer on a green stage mat, shirtless, dances in a stance with both palms raised outward. He wears a purple silk dhoti bordered in gold with a gold-and-purple sash, a gold belt, multiple strands of white pearl necklaces, a green beaded choker, gold bangles and ankle bells. A red tilak marks his forehead and his face is made up. Behind him hangs a white drapery with a partial red-and-orange sign. The performer is a dance performance rather than a seated devotee.2009-12-24A performer stands center stage before a white draped curtain with large red letters behind him, partly visible. He is bare-chested and wears a purple and gold silk dhoti with a wide gold-patterned waistband and a gold ornamental belt. He has layered white pearl necklaces, a green beaded necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and a vibhuti/tilak mark on his forehead, with heavy stage makeup and red lips. His hands are raised in a mudra-like gesture in front of his chest. The stage dance performance is shown, with a small monitor speaker at the bottom edge. The figure has long-ish swept hair and ornate adornments; whether he is the a person cannot be confirmed from appearance, so no identity is asserted.2009-12-24A performer stands on a green stage in a classical Indian dance pose, hands raised with fingers interlaced in front of the chest. He wears a purple and gold silk dhoti-style costume with a wide gold-embroidered waistband, layered pearl and bead necklaces, gold armlets, bangles, and ankle bells. He is bare-chested with a red tilak on his forehead and stage makeup. A white draped curtain with red letters behind him reads partially as a festival banner.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A performer in a dance costume stands on a stage in front of a white draped curtain with large red lettering behind him that reads partly as 'Children's Day'. He wears a purple dhoti with a wide gold border and a gold belt, multiple strands of pearl necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead. His arms are extended outward in a dramatic dance pose while he smiles and glances to the side. The bare-chested performer's dramatic makeup and adornments are typical of a stage dance piece.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a single dancer performing on a stage with a white draped curtain backdrop and a green stage floor. He stands on one leg with arms raised overhead, hands in expressive mudra poses. He is bare-chested, wearing a yellow and black dhoti-style costume with gold-bordered trim, a gold waist belt, ankle bells, and a beaded rudraksha-style mala with a red-centred pendant. He wears a red bindi on his forehead, bangles and armlets.2009-12-24A performer on a white draped stage stands centrally in a stylized dance pose, bare-chested, with arms bent and fists raised near the shoulders. He wears a purple and gold dhoti-style garment with a gold-embroidered waistband, layered white pearl necklaces, a green beaded necklace, gold and silver bangles and rings, and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead. His face is painted with dark eyeliner and red lips. Behind him, large red-and-brown letters and the number 20 are mounted on the curtain.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24