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A cultural performance on a red-carpeted stage under a red draped tent. Two performers in dramatic costume face each other mid-movement: one in black with long loose black hair, a garland and bangles, the other in a red sari-style garment with long black hair, holding a golden trident. Behind them a seated figure in an orange-red robe sits on an ornate golden throne with a small golden canopy, and a seated man in white with a rudraksha mala watches. Several women in saris and young girls sit on the floor at right, and a man in a white vest and green lungi stands at the right edge. A carved wall panel of deities decorates the right side.

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May 01 20162016-05-01A cultural stage performance on a red carpeted platform in front of an ornate golden throne backdrop and a carved stone-style panel depicting a multi-armed deity murti. Two dancers in the foreground wear long flowing black wigs, one in red and gold costume and one in black; they are mid-movement. To the right, performers in orange, green and red costumes with headdresses, garlands and trident-like props stand near a striped tiger figure. On the left, a seated figure in saffron robes sits on a gold throne beneath a decorative umbrella, with white-clad attendants seated on the floor beside him. Other seated people in white and red garments are in the background.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A staged cultural performance on a red stage before a carved wooden backdrop. A performer dressed as a multi-armed deity wears a gold crown with a flame-like headpiece, a green and gold costume, long white and yellow flower garlands, and holds a long staff across red-painted arms. Seated on a gold-framed ornate throne at left is a figure in orange robes, an orange head wrap and a gold necklace. In front of the throne a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala kneels with hands folded, beside a woman in teal and a young girl in blue who sit on the stage. A carved relief of a deity and attendants fills the right side. Deity murti; the costumed figure is a performer, not a statue. Several people are visible.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01Photograph of a cultural performance on a red-carpeted stage under a tent. In the foreground left, a seated person in an orange turban and reddish-brown garment with a gold-toned beaded shawl sits with their back to the camera, beside a large golden kalasha-style vessel. A golden trident stands at right. On stage, a woman in a pink saree with gold border dances with a headdress, another dancer in blue stands nearby, and drummers in white dhoti and orange sashes play drums behind. A large carved relief panel depicts a multi-armed deity murti, with brass oil lamps (diya) lined in front of a red ornamental screen.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 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.2016-05-01