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A photograph of a large hall with a colourful ceiling hung with paper lanterns and umbrellas in red, orange, blue and green. A shirtless young man in black shorts climbs a tall wooden pole set on a blue mat, while two men in dark sportswear steady the pole from below. On the left, a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a sacred thread stands with his hands folded. Spectators sit on the red floor along the right, many bare-chested, some with white shirts. The pole climb appears to be a demonstration of physical skill before a seated audience.

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A photograph inside a large ceremonial hall with white fabric walls and a red-and-brown wooden ceiling strung with many hanging decorative umbrellas and colourful striped cylindrical lanterns. A shirtless young man balances barefoot on top of a tall wooden pole, arms outstretched, while two men in dark navy athletic tops and black trousers steady the pole from a blue padded mat. Along the right, seated devotees, many bare-chested, watch and raise their hands in namaskar. On the left, a man in a white dhoti and shawl stands near a red floor. The scene resembles a pole-balancing demonstration before an audience.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21Indoor event hall with a large white fabric ceiling strung with rows of colourful hanging decorations, cylindrical banners and umbrella-shaped ornaments in red, orange, yellow, blue and pink. A tall wooden pole stands on a blue padded mat, with a performer in a black tracksuit balancing and climbing it while another man in dark clothing kneels to steady the base. A man in white dhoti and shawl stands at left holding a microphone. Seated audience members, mostly shirtless men and some women in saffron and colourful clothes, sit on red mats facing the pole. A projection screen hangs at the back of the hall.2016-12-21A large hall with a white ceiling hung with colourful paper lanterns, umbrellas and decorative streamers. In the centre, a shirtless young man balances on a tall wooden pole with arms outstretched, while a man in a dark track jacket steadies the pole on a blue mat. A woman in a white sari with a beaded necklace stands at the side holding a microphone. Seated and standing spectators, many in orange and white clothing, watch from the floor, and a screen shows the event at left.2016-12-21A large hall with a white ceiling hung with rows of colourful paper lanterns and cylindrical streamers in orange, red, yellow and blue. In the centre, a shirtless young man balances on a tall wooden pole held upright by two men in dark navy track tops standing on a blue crash mat. On the left, a man in a white dhoti and shawl holds a microphone and speaks. Audience members sit on red carpet and mats along the right side, many shirtless and watching the performance. No clear identification of a person is visible in the scene.2016-12-21 +1 copiesDecember 21 20162016-12-21A large hall with a white ceiling hung with rows of colourful cylindrical streamers and paper umbrellas in red, orange, yellow, blue and pink. In the centre, a shirtless young man in dark shorts climbs a tall wooden pole, his legs wrapped around it, while a man in a navy tracksuit steadies the pole from a blue mat on red floor. To the left, a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a sacred thread stands watching. A seated crowd, many of them shirtless or in white, fills the foreground and sides, and a large screen hangs at the back. This is a pole-climbing demonstration in front of an audience.2016-12-21A large tented hall decorated with hanging colourful paper umbrellas and tall striped cylindrical lanterns in red, orange, yellow and pink. In the centre, a performer in black shorts and a dark headband stands on top of a wooden pole, arms outstretched, above a blue mat. Around him, a standing man in a dark tracksuit and a man in a black shirt raise their hands near the pole. Seated and standing participants, many bare-chested, watch from the red-carpeted floor, and a man in white ritual dress stands at the left edge. A small deity murti stands in the background. The page indicates the Sadashivoham event, but no a person candidate is clearly visible.2016-12-21A large festive hall with white draped ceiling strung with rows of colourful cylindrical and umbrella-shaped paper decorations in orange, green, red, blue and yellow. In the centre, a young shirtless acrobat balances on top of a tall wooden pole with arms outstretched, while two men in dark navy athletic tops steady the pole from a blue padded mat. Along the edges, a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands on the left, and a large seated audience in white and orange-toned clothing watches from the floor, many with hands raised. A banner-like white panel and stage area are visible at the back.2016-12-21A large hall decorated with hanging colourful paper lanterns, umbrellas and streamers in red, orange, yellow and green. Shirtless young men perform a pole climb on a blue mat: one climbs to the top of a wooden pole while two others in dark shirts steady it from below. Along the sides, a large seated audience watches; a man in a white dhoti and shirt stands at left holding a microphone. Two stage screens are visible at the back.2016-12-21A performer in black shorts and a headband balances on top of a tall wooden pole with arms outstretched, while a large crowd of people sit on the floor around a blue mat, many shirtless or in white clothes. Colourful paper lanterns and umbrellas in pink, red, yellow, and blue hang from the white canopy ceiling. Several men in dark tracksuits and white dhotis stand near the mat, one raising an arm toward the performer. A white screen is visible at the back of the hall.2016-12-21A large tented hall decorated with rows of colourful paper lanterns, cone-shaped hangings and umbrella-like shades in red, orange, yellow and blue. A shirtless man in black shorts and a dark headband balances horizontally on a tall wooden pole above a blue mat, arms outstretched, as a pole-climbing performance. Crouched men on the mat steady and guide the pole, and a helper in a dark tracksuit gestures at left. A seated audience, many shirtless or in white, watches and applauds around a red floor. A white screen hangs at the back.2016-12-21