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A staged cultural performance on a red-carpeted stage in front of a purple backdrop. A central performer wears an orange turban, white dhoti-style garment with gold border, orange shawl and rudraksha mala, and holds one hand raised in blessing. Four women kneel around him: on the left a woman in a green and gold saree holds a small lit flame, a second woman in orange sits beside her; on the right two women in red and gold sarees extend their hands toward him. The scene reads as a dramatised puja or aarti.

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A stage performance on a red platform before a purple backdrop. A standing performer in an orange turban, white robe with gold border, orange sash and rudraksha mala raises one hand in blessing while four women kneel around her. Two women on the left, one in a green saree and one in orange and maroon, hold up small lit oil lamps. Two women on the right, one in a red and gold saree and one in red and white, extend cupped hands holding small offerings. The scene resembles a staged ritual reenactment at a cultural programme.2012-10-23Four women perform a stage dance on a red carpet in front of a deep blue backdrop with gold swags. On the left, a woman in a green saree with gold border and bangles gestures with raised hands. In the centre, a figure in an orange head wrap, white dhoti-style garment with gold border, rudraksha mala and an orange shawl stands with palm raised. On the right, a woman in a red and gold saree with a deep red blouse extends her hands, and behind her another woman in a maroon saree with a gold-bordered blouse reaches out. The scene reads as a cultural programme performance.2012-10-23October 23 20122012-10-23A group of young women performs a dance on a stage in front of an ornate golden backdrop with a red curtain and a brass oil lamp at the left edge. Several dancers wear orange and saffron saris with gold borders and red shoulder sashes, while others wear white saris with red sashes. Some wear beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas. They raise their arms and smile, moving together in a synchronized performance.2015-09-11A stage performance of a dance group on a green stage with red and white draped curtains behind. Five women perform in coordinated poses in orange, red and gold costumes with ornate jewellery and hair flowers. The woman second from left in a white and green sari with red blouse extends her arms towards the central dancer, who wears an orange turban and yellow shawl with hands joined in namaste. The woman on the right in a white shawl and red-and-gold trousers strikes an outstretched pose. Ankle bells are visible on several dancers. A microphone stand stands at the right edge.2013-03-10A stage performance in front of a large sepia backdrop of carved temple architecture with pillars and sculpted figures. Three young women in saris perform a drama on a red-carpeted stage. On the left, a woman in a green and yellow sari holds a handheld microphone. In the centre, a woman in a white sari with gold border covers her face with both hands, appearing distressed. On the right, a young woman in a cream and gold sari with a red-orange veil and jewelled headpiece touches the centre woman's head with a small object. No one in the scene is identifiable as a person, and the scene is a staged skit rather than a ritual.2013-11-02March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10November 02 20132013-11-02June 17 20172017-06-17Four women perform a classical Indian dance on a stage with red and white draped curtains and a green floor. The central dancer in a white and gold saree with a gold border, gold jewellery and a headpiece, holds one hand raised in a mudra. Two dancers at left and right stand with hands in anjali, wearing red and orange patterned costumes with gold waist ornaments and ankle bells. Behind them a fourth performer holds a white cloth over her head, and a framed picture stands on a stand at the back.2013-03-10A stage photograph of a satsang-style programme with four young women seated on ornate gold-framed thrones with red cushions and lion-figure supports. The seated women wear saris and traditional dress in teal, yellow, magenta-green, and cream, with gold jewellery and garlands. On the right, an older woman in an orange dress with a rudraksha mala stands gesturing toward them. A large printed portrait of a figure in saffron robes with a red turban and rudraksha mala, seated and raising a hand, stands at the left edge beside a golden trident and kalasha-style finials on the stage. A red curtain and white drapes form the backdrop. Five people are visible.2016-12-17