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A classical Indian dancer performs on stage in a blue and gold silk costume with a gold waist belt and layered necklaces, a white flower in her hair and gold ornaments in her hair. Her hands are raised in mudra gestures. Behind her is a large backdrop with a pink script logo reading Ānandeśvara Devālaya and a portrait of a woman in an orange head covering. The stage lighting is warm red. Only one performer is visible.

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December 29 20092009-12-29A female classical dancer performs on a green stage mat in front of a red and pink backdrop with large lettering reading "Ānandeśvara" and partial "Param" text. She wears a blue and gold silk costume with a gold-bordered waist sash and a gold-coloured blouse, white jasmine flowers in her hair, a red bindi and nose ring, and ankle bells. Her arms are extended in a dance pose with one hand raised, mid-performance. No a person candidate is visible.2009-12-29A female classical dancer performs on a stage in a teal blouse and a gold-bordered red and teal silk costume with a pleated fan-like skirt, gold anklets and bangles, and a flower-adorned hair ornament. Her arms are extended and her legs bent in a dance pose. Behind her a large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange-saffron robe and turban, labelled with the word Ananda and a caption reading Anandeshvara Devalaya and Paramashivam. Potted ferns and a flowering plant sit at the stage edge.2009-12-29A female dancer performs on a stage in a green and gold Bharatanatyam costume with a gold-bordered skirt, a green blouse, a jewelled necklace and a white flower adornment in her hair. Her arms are raised above her head in a classical pose, and she wears ankle bells and sandals. Behind her is a large backdrop showing a smiling man in a saffron-orange turban and robes with a red tilak on his forehead, alongside large printed text reading "Ananda" and "Ānandeśvara D..." plus the partial word "Parama..." on the red panel. Potted plants flank the stage. A cultural performance is taking place at the event.2009-12-29A stage performance in front of a large backdrop showing a smiling face in orange and the large word "Ananda" with "Ānandeśvara Devālaya" printed beneath. A male dancer on the left wears an orange saffron-style robe over yellow dhoti-like trousers with red borders, a white headband, a long rudraksha mala and bangles, and sways with raised hands. A female dancer on the right wears a royal blue silk blouse and skirt with gold borders, gold jewellery, a flower in her hair and a necklace, and gestures with open palms toward him. Potted plants and a green stage floor complete the scene.2009-12-29A female classical dancer performs on a stage in front of a pink and purple backdrop with the banner text "Ananda Utsavam" in stylised coloured letters. She wears a cream and gold silk sari with a gold border, gold necklaces and bangles, and a small bindi on her forehead. One arm is raised with the hand near her face and the other extended outward, in a Bharatanatyam-style pose. The stage is dimly lit.2010-12-22A female dancer in a teal bodice and gold-bordered red and gold skirt performs on a green-carpeted stage, arms extended with a red flower in her hand and a white flower in her hair. Behind her a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl, with a red bindi, labelled as Ananda Ānandeśvara Devālaya, with plants flanking the stage. a person depiction appears on the banner, not as a physical person, so the only physical person present is the dancer.2009-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29A young female dancer in a teal and gold traditional costume performs on a green-carpeted stage in front of a large backdrop. The backdrop shows a huge printed portrait of a smiling man with an orange turban, red bindi, and orange shawl, with the word "Anan" in pink script and "Ānandeśvara Devālaya" below. Printed text labels the backdrop as a person. The dancer wears a white flower in her hair, bangles, and ankle bells, and holds her hands in an expressive mudra. Potted plants flank the stage.2009-12-29December 29 20092009-12-29A female performer in a gold-toned traditional costume with ornate jewellery stands centre stage on a dark red platform, hands raised in a respectful anjali gesture before a large maroon backdrop. The backdrop shows a large printed portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban and orange shawl with a tilak on his forehead, with decorative floral swirls and the words Ananda Utsava 2010 in multicoloured letters. The image is a stage photograph of a dance or cultural performance.2010-12-22A female dancer in a green and gold traditional Indian dance costume performs on a green stage, arms extended outward, with a white flower in her hair and gold jewelry. Behind her is a large backdrop banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi and an orange garment, with the printed word "Anandeshvara Devalaya" and "Paramashivam" visible on the banner. Potted plants flank the stage.2009-12-29