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A 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.

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A 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.2016-05-01Photo 11702989 +1 copiesMay 01 20162016-05-01A staged cultural performance on a stage in front of a large carved relief panel showing a seated multi-armed deity with a trident-like staff and a lion figure below. In the centre, a performer costumed as a multi-armed goddess with a red face, fanged mouth, flaming golden crown, and red and green dress stands holding a trident and a sword, wearing a long garland of orange marigolds and a necklace of white skull beads. To her right, a performer in an orange and red outfit with a heavily embellished gold and green collar, a green and magenta headdress with tassels, and a red-and-orange tunic stands beside an ornate carved backdrop. At the lower right edge, a person in a striped tiger-patterned costume is partly visible. The scene is dramatic, with bold reds, oranges and gold dominating the frame.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A costumed performer on a red stage portrays a fierce multi-armed goddess form with a red face, bared fangs, a gold crown with red flame-like plumes, and a garland of white skulls over a red and green costume. She holds a trident and raises several red-painted arms. Behind her, a performer in a white vest, green loincloth and purple leggings holds a tall brass oil lamp, and another figure in orange robes with a colourful beaded necklace and a red-and-yellow headdress stands at right. The backdrop is a carved relief with figures and ornate filigree panels.2016-05-01A staged cultural performance on a red stage. In the centre, a performer in an elaborate red-faced costume with multiple red arms raised, wearing a golden crown, a green and gold blouse, a red and gold skirt and a long necklace of white skull-like beads and yellow marigold garlands, holds a red trident. Behind, a performer in an orange costume with ornate green and gold embroidered collar and a red face holds a ceremonial rod, beside a brass oil lamp stand. A large painted relief of a seated deity figure with multiple arms decorates the backdrop, along with a tiger-striped figure at the right edge.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01 +1 copiesMay 01 20162016-05-01A costumed stage performance. A central performer stands in a bold dramatic pose, face painted bright red with a large open mouth, wearing a gold crown with pink lotus-like plumes, a long garland of white skull-like beads and marigolds, green and red dress, and holding red arm-like props. Behind him a performer in orange and teal costume with a bead-garland and a tiger-striped figure crouch on the floor. A shirtless performer in green dhoti and a masked figure in red and pink stand at the right, with a bare-chested man in white vest and purple leggings on the left holding a stick. Brass oil lamps sit near the stage edge.2016-05-01A staged cultural performance on a stage: a performer in a deity-style costume with a red painted face, a tall golden crown with red flame-like plumes, many red arms holding a trident, and a long garland of orange marigolds and white skull-like beads. Behind, a large red-toned relief panel shows a multi-armed seated deity in dance-like pose with attendant figures below. To the right, another performer in orange and green costume holds a staff near an ornate red and gold backdrop.2016-05-01