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A staged cultural performance under a red and gold tent on a red stage. On the left, a seated figure in orange and red garments with a gold necklace sits on a gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion, with an umbrella above. Before them, a row of seated performers in white, green and pink costumes sits on the floor. In the centre, a dancer in a flowing green costume with a green fan-shaped headpiece moves mid-step in front of a large carved backdrop depicting a multi-armed deity murti and ornate gold arched doorways. On the right, a performer in a white bull costume with red and blue trim and a horned head stands beside a figure in a blue dress. Golden tree decorations hang above the set.

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A photograph of a stage performance under a red and gold tent at a cultural event. On the left, a seated figure in orange and red robes with a gold-trimmed throne and an ornate umbrella sits on a red cushion. Beside the stage front, several seated performers in white, green, and pink saris and a white-clad man with a rudraksha-style necklace sit on the red carpet. Center stage, a large relief panel shows a multi-armed deity murti. A dancer in a green costume with a large peacock-feather fan and a dancer in a white and red costume with a bull-like mask perform in motion. A performer in blue stands at right.2016-05-01A cultural stage performance inside a tent with a red carpeted stage and gold draped ceiling. On the left, a seated figure on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion wears a brown robe, a gold necklace and a brown head covering, with a parasol above. Beside him, a man in white with a rudraksha mala sits with several women in colourful saris. Centre stage, a dancer in a flowing green costume with a feathered headpiece spins before a large relief panel of a multi-armed deity murti. On the right, a performer in a white and blue costume with a horse-like mask and a red-white-blue striped cloth stands near a figure in blue. Gold decorative gates frame the backdrop.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A photograph of a stage performance on a red carpet in a decorated hall with red walls and a large carved relief panel of a four-armed deity seated in meditation, with a deity murti at the centre background. On the left, a performer in green and red costume with a large mask and a trident-like staff stands facing the stage. In the centre, a performer in a white vest and purple-green leggings stands with arms bent. On the right, a figure in orange costume and garlands stands beside a crouching performer in a tiger-striped costume, and a performer with long black hair and a red garment stands at the edge. Seated on the floor at the back are several women and children in saris and salwar, and a figure in white sits on a raised golden throne with a parasol above it. Ornate carved white and gold throne-style arches frame the stage.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A photo from a cultural performance inside a decorated tent with red carpet. A seated man on a gold-ornate throne with a lion-form armrest wears an orange turban, saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace, and smiles while watching. Beside him a gold trident stands upright. Several women sit on the floor at the front in white and green saris. Two dancers in pink and blue saris balance decorated brass-like pots on their heads and perform on the red stage. Behind them stands a large carved relief of a goddess with multiple arms on a wall, flanked by ornate pink arches and lamp stands, with a few men in white and orange dhotis or kurtas standing at the back near musical drums.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A stage performance on a red carpet in front of a large carved relief panel of a multi-armed goddess. A performer in orange costume with a tall colourful headdress and red face paint strikes a dynamic pose, holding a flag-like prop, beside a second performer in red and pink costume with a jewelled headdress. At right, a figure in black with a skull garland and marigold garlands, face painted, performs with a man in white vest and purple trousers. Behind them, seated figures and a golden throne with a canopy and a trident leaning nearby, under a gold tent ceiling.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A stage performance on a red carpet under a gold draped tent. A performer in a yellow and black tiger costume crouches at left. A man in a white sleeveless top and green lungi with purple leggings is in a low lunge in the foreground, facing the stage. Behind him, performers in painted red and orange faces, one wearing a crown and holding a trident, and others in marigold garlands stand beside an ornate golden backdrop. A large relief panel shows a seated, multi-armed deity figure with a crescent and crown, flanked by smaller figures. Audience members sit at left, including a woman in a red and white sari. Gilded foliage hangs above.2016-05-01