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A stage performance on a red carpeted platform in front of a large red backdrop printed with a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron clothing, with partial text reading 'Kotsava 2010' style lettering. On the left, a young man in white dhoti and shawl stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Center, a woman in a gold crown and cream-and-orange saree with a red-and-gold shawl and a large white beaded necklace holds a conch shell and a decorative object. Beside her, a performer in a gold crown and white costume holds a conch. On the right, a woman in a gold crown, white saree and a blue-and-white fish-tailed costume holds a conch and a small object. A tall decorative pillar with red, yellow and blue geometric patterns stands at the upper right, with a white-draped curtain and a golden deity statue visible at the far right edge.

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A stage performance at an event titled Ananda Utsava 2010 with a large red backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange turban and red bindi, its banner text partly visible reading Ananda and Utsava 2010. In the foreground a young man in white dhoti and shawl with a bare upper body stands on red stage carpet pointing forward. Behind him, six performers in costume stand in a row: one in a green and gold mask with a floral garland and orange dhoti, one in a gold crown with red and white attire and a garland, a figure in white with an ornate headdress and beaded necklace, one with a large white and blue fish-shaped costume, and a performer in a white headdress with an orange shawl holding a small instrument. A decorated colourful pole stands at right, with a grey curtained wall behind.2010-12-26A stage performance in a hall with a large red backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange turban with a red forehead mark; the backdrop is partly lettered with a cut-off word. In front, a line of costumed performers in cream and white dhotis and kurtas with red and gold shawls stands on a red stage. A figure at centre wears an orange robe and a long dark beard with a rudraksha-style necklace and carries a staff; another holds a mace-like prop and a figure at right wears a tall ceremonial headdress with a painted mask. Some performers hold ceremonial weapons and props, and a large blue and white decorative shield-like prop is at right.2010-12-26Stage performance against a red backdrop with a large banner showing a smiling man in orange saffron head wrap and orange robe, labelled with the event text. A young man in white dhoti sits cross-legged on the red stage floor with palms pressed together in prayer, a tilak on his forehead and white markings on his chest. To the right, a performer in cream and red-trimmed draped costume, an ornate golden crown, and a red shawl holds a star-tipped wand and a red kalasha-style pot, smiling. Another performer in white stands partially behind her with a white conch-shaped prop.2010-12-26A stage performance photograph showing costumed performers in a dance or drama presentation on a red-carpeted stage with a red and white backdrop. Foreground: a woman in cream and gold clothing with a red-orange shawl, a gold crown and a white lace-like neck piece, holding a small red-orange bag. Next to her, a woman in white with a silver crown and beaded necklaces holds a conch-shaped fan and wears a blue fish-scale costume panel. Beside her, a performer in white with a gold crown and red-orange shawl holds a conch-shaped fan and wears an orange fish-tail panel. At right, a performer in white with a silver shawl and a costume headpiece shaped like a fish holds a fan. Behind them, a performer wearing a lion-faced mask and an orange cloth walks, and a multicolored pillar with geometric patterns stands in the background.2010-12-26A stage performance in a hall with a large red backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange turban and marked forehead, with a pale orange-and-red poster design behind. Performers in costume stand in a row: a figure in white dhoti at left, a dancer in crown and red-orange shawl with floral garland, a bearded figure in ochre robe holding a staff, a figure with a white sash, and performers in masks, crowns and headdresses at right holding a fan, a mace and a parasol-like prop. Several people sit or stand at the stage edge in the foreground. Lights and draped ceiling fabric are visible above.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A stage performance in a hall with a large red backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, flanked by a red floral pattern and partial Telugu-style lettering. In front, a line of performers in white dhotis and orange or red shawls stand on red stage carpet. A central performer in white with a long dark beard and a rudraksha mala holds a staff, while others wear ornate crowns, a ceremonial mask, and carry a mace and a bamboo-like prop. Ceiling fans and drapery frame the hall, and audience members sit at the lower edge.2010-12-26A stage performance at a festival event with a red carpeted stage. A large pink-red backdrop displays a portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban and orange garments, with the partial banner text "...nandotsava 2010" in multicolored letters. A woman in an orange head covering and cream-and-orange traditional dress stands at center stage with hands raised in a gesture. To the right, four musicians sit on the floor behind microphones: one in a red shawl playing a harmonium, others with drums and instruments. A tall decorated kalasha-like pillar with colourful patterns hangs from the ceiling, and glass display cases stand along the back wall.2010-12-22A stage performance in front of a large red backdrop printed with a smiling man in an orange turban, orange shawl and a red bindi, with the banner text "Anandotsava 2010" beneath him. A performer in an orange turban, orange shawl and orange-and-gold skirt stands center stage on a red platform, arms raised with hands in mudra gestures. On the right, a woman in a white dress with a multicoloured shawl holds a tray. Audience heads are visible at the bottom edge. The backdrop portrait is a printed depiction, and the performers are the only physical people on stage.2010-12-22A photograph of a stage performance under a white tent canopy with a dark navy backdrop and pink draped curtain. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban waves with one hand, smiling, while standing on a white draped platform. Beside him, a man in an orange robe and orange turban stands with hands folded, and several men in white dhotis and bare-chested or white shawls stand in a row, one holding a long staff. At left, two performers in painted costume, one with a crown and red-and-gold dress, sit near a blue-draped table with scattered flower petals. A microphone stand is visible at right.2008-12-29A stage performance in front of a large red backdrop printed with a smiling man in orange robes and the partial word "Nithyanandotsavam" in multicolour lettering. A young performer in a cream kurta with red and orange accents, a golden crown, and a long white flower garland plays a bamboo flute. Opposite stands a second performer in a deep maroon sari embroidered with gold motifs, facing the flautist. Red floor covering and scattered petals. Two people are visible.2010-12-27December 26 20102010-12-26