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A performer in a Kali costume dominates a stage: long black wig, dark face paint with red accents, a black sari embroidered with gold sequins, and a necklace of white skull masks. Marigold garlands hang from the arms. Behind, a second performer in a pink sari stands by an ornate carved throne, and a painted backdrop of a seated sage shows on the left. On the right, a red-faced deity murti with multiple arms, a gold crown and marigold garlands stands beside a tiger figure. A gold draped canopy frames the scene.

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May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01 +1 copiesA costumed performer in a black robe with long black hair, a red bindi and a garland of marigolds, wearing a necklace of skull masks, stands on a stage before a large sculpted relief of a multi-armed deity seated in meditation pose with a trident-like staff. Two sculpted sages with folded hands kneel at the base. At the right edge, another performer in red and pink costume with a colourful sequined bodice and yellow tinsel garland gestures with a red cloth. The scene resembles a cultural drama performance on stage, with a rudraksha-free, painted backdrop of a deity murti relief.2016-05-01A stage performance in front of an ornate carved backdrop showing a seated deity figure with multiple arms and a ceremonial kalasha-like pillar at right. A performer in a black costume with red embroidery, long black hair, red face paint, orange marigold garlands and a necklace of skull masks stands centre stage, arm outstretched. To the right, a man in a white sleeveless vest, orange headband, green waist cloth and purple trousers gestures with a red stick. Carved lion-like and sage figures flank the backdrop. Photo from a cultural event stage.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01December 20 20172017-12-20A staged cultural performance on a red stage. In the centre, a performer in an elaborate red-faced costume with multiple red arms raised, wearing a golden crown, a green and gold blouse, a red and gold skirt and a long necklace of white skull-like beads and yellow marigold garlands, holds a red trident. Behind, a performer in an orange costume with ornate green and gold embroidered collar and a red face holds a ceremonial rod, beside a brass oil lamp stand. A large painted relief of a seated deity figure with multiple arms decorates the backdrop, along with a tiger-striped figure at the right edge.2016-05-01December 20 20172017-12-20May 01 20162016-05-01A staged cultural performance on a stage in front of a large carved relief panel showing a seated multi-armed deity with a trident-like staff and a lion figure below. In the centre, a performer costumed as a multi-armed goddess with a red face, fanged mouth, flaming golden crown, and red and green dress stands holding a trident and a sword, wearing a long garland of orange marigolds and a necklace of white skull beads. To her right, a performer in an orange and red outfit with a heavily embellished gold and green collar, a green and magenta headdress with tassels, and a red-and-orange tunic stands beside an ornate carved backdrop. At the lower right edge, a person in a striped tiger-patterned costume is partly visible. The scene is dramatic, with bold reds, oranges and gold dominating the frame.2016-05-01