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A stage photo of a large group of children and teens in costume posed in front of a grey backdrop decorated with colourful balloon streamers and a floral arch of marigolds and roses. Central figure in the middle stands with a gold necklace and dark hair, hands in anjali near a gold-and-flower arch, with a white-bearded figure in white robes at the top right. Many children wear white kurtas, saffron/orange garments, gold crowns and jewellery, a child in a striped tiger-style costume sits at the right, and a child plays a veena-like instrument at left. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge on a white-draped stage. Around 40 people are visible.

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Stage photo of a large group of children and teens posed in costume for a group picture. A central figure in white robes with a jewelled crown and garlands sits before a decorated arch of flowers and gold, and a standing figure at the upper right wears white with a long white beard. Many children wear saffron, orange, red and white costumes, headbands, crowns and beaded necklaces. A woman in an orange and cream sari stands at the left edge facing the group. Balloon sculptures and paper streamers decorate the back wall, and a blue cloth covers the stage floor.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21A group photograph on a stage with a large backdrop showing a close-up of a face with long hair. A seated figure in the centre sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned backrest and a brass canopy above, wearing saffron/orange robes and an orange headwrap, with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace. Around him, about sixteen women and young women in white, saffron, red, green and blue costumes, some wearing gold crowns and headpieces, stand and kneel together. Two brass oil lamps stand on the stage steps in front, and a white cloth covers the lower step. Several women wear white ritual garments with rudraksha malas and one holds a staff.2007-10-14October 24 20122012-10-24A group photo on a stage with a red carpet beneath a blue-walled backdrop. A large banner above reads KIDS DAY with a photograph of a smiling child and balloons. A gilded golden throne-like seat with a red cushion and a crown canopy stands centre, flanked by a marigold garland. A tall figure in an orange robe with long dark hair stands before the throne; a shaved-headed man in white is seen at right. Around them, thirty-plus children in white kurtas and orange or red festive outfits, plus several women in saris, sit and stand in rows, some wearing blue, green and red headwraps and necklaces.2007-12-24A group photo on a stage in front of a large backdrop showing a close-up of a smiling face with a long beard. In the centre stands a statue in orange robes with a saffron head wrap and long hair, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with an umbrella canopy above it; the statue is a figure, not a physical person. Around it, a row of young women in costume gather: some in white robes with gold borders, some in pink, green and blue saris with gold crowns and jewelled necklaces, one holding a flute. Women in white sit in front, some wearing rudraksha malas, and an orange-robed woman sits to the right. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage floor at both sides. The stage is set for a cultural performance.2007-10-14A group photo on a stage in front of a large backdrop printed with a close-up portrait of a bearded man with long hair. A large ornate gold-and-red throne with a canopy stands centre, and a standing figure in saffron/orange robes with a long beaded mala and dark flowing hair stands before it; this figure matches the appearance of a candidate for a person, though the appearance is only partially clear, so identity is uncertain. Around them are about fifteen young women and girls in white ritual clothes, saffron, pink, blue and green saris, gold crowns and headbands, and garlands. Two brass oil lamps (kuthuvilakku-style) stand on the floor at the front corners, and a white cloth lies in the foreground. A small costume-style flute and a staff are visible among the performers. The setting resembles a staged cultural or ritual programme.2007-10-15Group photograph on a stage in front of a gilded throne-like altar with a seated figure in orange robes and a deity murti backdrop, flanked by ceremonial umbrellas. In the foreground, a line of young boys in white robes with rudraksha malas kneels and stands, some holding saffron flags. On the right, women in colourful saris, red and pink bridal-style dress, and white and blue garments with garlands stand and kneel. A woman in the centre wears a white sari with a red shawl. A boy at the lower left holds a saffron flag. The backdrop is dark curtained with a pale draped valance above.2010-11-05December 30 20092009-12-30A group photograph on a dark stage in front of a large backdrop showing a close-up portrait of a bearded man. A central figure seated on an ornate golden heart-shaped throne wears orange robes, an orange headwrap and a long rudraksha-style mala, with a golden canopy above. Around the throne, performers in white and gold garments, red and pink costumes, and a green shawl stand or kneel; several hold a flute, and two kneeling women in white sit at the front beside brass oil lamps (deepams) on either side. A kneeling man in orange robes and an orange turban sits at the right front. The setting resembles a staged cultural programme with costumed participants.2007-10-14A group photograph on a stage in front of a large red-and-white backdrop showing a face and a cloth banner. A man in a saffron-orange robe and an orange rudraksha-style necklace stands in the centre before an ornate gold-and-red throne with a canopy above. Around him, about sixteen women and girls wear white, red, pink, green and blue saris and traditional gold crowns and ornaments; some hold a flute, a staff and a mala. Two brass oil lamps stand at the front corners of the stage, and a white cloth lies on the floor below. Some sit in front and others stand behind, several with kumkum and vibhuti on their foreheads. The scene appears to be a festival tableau with participants in costume.2007-10-15