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A staged cultural performance on a red stage before a carved pink backdrop showing a multi-armed goddess figure in relief. In the centre, a performer in a yellow-and-black tiger costume with striped face paint crouches low on the floor beside a dark-haired performer in black and red who lies or kneels near a stone-like object with marigold petals. Behind them stand two performers in orange and red garments with bright floral garlands and decorated headgear; one holds a long white staff with colourful tassels. At the right, a performer in a red tunic with gold tinsel garlands and a tall colourful headdress stands beside another in a white vest and green lower garment. Carved pink arches frame the stage, and a seated woman in white with folded hands sits at the far left edge.

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A staged cultural performance on a red carpeted stage before a large carved stone-style backdrop of a seated deity figure with multiple arms and a crown. A performer in a black wig, dark face paint and a necklace of skulls crouches beside a dark stone linga draped with orange marigold garlands. Next to them a performer in a yellow-and-black tiger costume kneels low. Behind, a performer in orange and red garments with a trident and a garlanded headdress stands beside another in a red-and-pink costume with multicolour beaded garlands. A seated woman in a red-and-white sari watches at the left edge, and a standing man in a white vest and green cloth is at the right edge. Ornate pink carved arches frame the stage.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.2016-05-01A staged cultural performance on a red stage before a large carved relief panel of a multi-armed goddess with a crown and flame-like halo. In the centre, a performer in red face paint, a golden crown with a flame motif, white and yellow flower garlands and an orange-and-green costume stands near a figure in a tiger-striped yellow costume crouched on the floor. At left, a performer with long dark hair and a pale face sits beside a dark stone-like object with marigold offerings. At right, a performer in a red costume with a colourful headdress, yellow tinsel garlands and a beaded necklace holds a staff. Ornate carved pink arches frame the scene, and a lamp and a small offering stand sit at the lower left.2016-05-01A stage performance on a red floor before a large pink relief panel of a multi-armed goddess figure with a crown and necklaces. In the centre, a performer in a tiger costume with orange and black stripes crouches beside a performer wearing a black wig and skull-decorated costume. A performer in red and gold with a red-and-pink crown holds a red sword on the right, and another performer in a red-and-green costume with a yellow-and-white garland and red headpiece stands beside the goddess figure. A seated woman in white and red sits at the far left near ornate pink arches with oil lamps. Marigold petals and flowers lie on the stage. The scene reads as a dramatic devotional or folk theatre act. Several people are visible.2016-05-01A stage performance on a red carpet under a gold draped tent. In the centre stands a large bronze-toned relief of a seated multi-armed deity murti with a crown, necklaces and a staff. To the left, a performer in a yellow and black striped tiger costume and mask crouches forward. Facing him, a performer in a white vest, green loincloth and purple tights stands in a lunge. On the right, a figure in an orange and green costume holds a trident and bow-like prop, and beside him a performer with red face paint, a crown and a flower garland wears a multi-armed costume with a trident. At far left, two seated people in white and pink sit near a table with offerings. Ornate golden arches frame the backdrop.2016-05-01A 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 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A staged cultural performance on a red stage before a large carved backdrop showing a multi-armed deity with raised hands, flanked by ornate pink carved arches. A performer in a tiger-striped costume crouches in front of a dark stone linga surrounded by flowers. A figure with long dark hair and wild attire, a red-faced performer with a golden crown and garlands holding a sword, and a man in red robes with multicoloured beaded necklaces and a headdress stand nearby. A woman seated at the left side watches with hands together. Oil lamps and marigold petals lie on the stage.2016-05-01