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Night photograph of an outdoor stage under a white canopy strung with green leaves and marigold-yellow garlands, with a decorated central medallion. Painted tall pillars with floral and bird motifs frame the stage. Several performers in costume stand and dance: two in masked, costumed figures with orange and green robes, and musicians playing a large drum and small drums in white dhotis and shirts. A man in a light shirt stands at the right edge beside a camera on a tripod.

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July 16 20062006-07-16A stage performance under a draped tent canopy with festoons of green leaves and layered red, yellow and green paper rosettes overhead. Several costumed performers stand in a row: a figure in a shaggy golden-tan costume holds a tall ornate staff topped with a painted finial, a figure in a teal-green costume with a yellow face mask stands near a small wooden arch, a bare-torsoed performer in yellow dhoti with palms joined stands centre, and a performer in a long white robe with a horned, decorated headdress stands at right. Drummers in white mundu and shirts play large drums at the left and right edges of the stage.2006-07-16July 16 20062006-07-16A stage performance under a decorated canopy with hanging green leaves and streamers and a circular garland-like ornament above. Several performers in costume stand in front of a dark backdrop: a figure in a teal-blue draped cloak with a peacock-like headdress on the left, a central figure in white with a horned animal mask and red-and-white cloth, and a figure in a green cloak with a feathered headdress. On the right, a performer wears a white animal mask with horns and red trim. Drummers in white dhotis and white shirts with red-bordered cloths play drums at both sides. Another man in white dhoti and shawl stands centrally, holding a stick-like object. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance.2006-07-16July 16 20062006-07-16Evening stage performance under a canopy decorated with green leaves, yellow and red banners, and a circular lantern. Performers in costume include figures in teal and green robes with large feathered headdresses, a figure in a gold mask and robe, and a white animal-headed figure on the right. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand near drummers playing a large drum and a smaller drum at left. Behind them is a dark backdrop with partial text reading 'yananda'. The stage floor is scattered with petals.2006-07-16Night stage performance under a decorated pandal with hanging mango-leaf and fern garlands and a lit circular lamp fixture overhead. Performers in costume dominate: two dancers wear large peacock-feather headdresses, one in a teal and green gown and one in a dark green costume, and a figure in a white cow head mask and white dress stands at right. Two men in tiger or lion masks with orange and yellow costumes stand left beside drummers in white dhotis holding drums, and another man in white shirt and dhoti plays a wind or percussion instrument near the centre.2006-07-16July 16 20062006-07-16Outdoor evening stage event under a decorated canopy hung with green leaf garlands and yellow paper streamers, with bamboo poles and potted palms around it. On the raised platform, several performers in white dhotis and kurtas stand beside an ornate figure with a peacock-feather fan and teal costume, and a deity figure with a deer-like head in white and red. A man in white kurta and dhoti stands at right. In the foreground, the back of a long-haired person in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland is seen from behind, watching the stage. A decorated pillar with floral and bird motifs stands at left.2006-07-16A photograph of an outdoor festival stage at dusk, draped with white cloth and hung with green leaf and flower garlands. Several people in white dhotis and white shirts stand on the stage and at its edges, with drummers at left holding drums. A man in an orange turban and dark-coloured clothing stands centre stage holding a ceremonial object near a decorated pole. A cameraman in a white shirt films from the foreground, and a few heads are visible at the bottom edge. Painted decorative pillars frame the stage and a bright vertical light stands at right. A portrait-style white statue or figure with horned features appears at the right side of the stage.2006-07-16A photograph of an open-air ceremonial stage at dusk under a corrugated roof decorated with hanging white flower garlands and green leaf strings. Decorated painted pillars frame the stage, which holds a group of people in white dhotis, green and teal saris and kurtas, and orange clothing, some seated and some standing around a central ritual area with a large canopy above. A drummer appears at left. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair and a white band wears orange clothing and faces the stage, with a camera operator nearby. The scene suggests a yagna-style ceremony, with the stage and canopy visible in the evening light.2006-07-16A photograph of a stage performance under a decorated canopy with hanging green leaves and a large floral garland overhead. Several performers in costume stand across the stage: on the left, drummers with barrel drums and a figure in a teal costume with a tall peacock-feather headdress; in the centre, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a ritual stick, a figure wears an animal-headed white costume with red trim, and a kneeling man in dark clothing sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. On the right, a figure in green costume with a peacock-feather fan headdress stands beside a white animal-headed figure with a drum. Behind them hangs a dark backdrop with partial lettering. The scene appears to be a folk-style theatrical or ritual performance.2006-07-16