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A photograph of a stage performance in a hall with pale walls and a red curtain at the back. Several costumed performers stand on a raised platform: on the left a figure in a red and gold robe with a gold crown and garland, in the centre a performer wearing an elephant-headed mask with a red and gold costume, and to the right performers in orange and saffron garments with gold headpieces, one holding a long staff. Seated audience members in chairs and on floor mats face the stage, including a bald man in a white shirt in the foreground and women in saris. A white-clad man stands at the far left edge. A small pedestal with a cloth is visible on the right.

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September 01 20112011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01 +1 copiesA staged dramatic performance in a hall before a seated audience of children and adults in the foreground. On a raised platform, performers in costume act out a mythological scene: a figure in red with a garland and gold crown stands at left, a central performer wears a white elephant-headed mask with a red crown and gold-and-blue garment, and a performer in gold headdress and orange sash stands beside them. Other performers wear red horned headdresses, and one carries a silver trident. Red curtains hang at the back, with a framed sign reading Unique on the upper wall.2011-09-01A costumed theatrical performance on a low stage before a seated audience of devotees in the foreground. On the left a performer wears a gold crown, red and gold garment with a white-and-red floral garland and an orange shawl. At centre a performer in a gold-trimmed red costume wears a white animal-faced mask with a long trunk and holds a flute-like instrument. Beside him a performer in a gold crown and orange sash stands near several figures wearing red horned headpieces and dark face paint, one holding a silver trident. On the right a figure in a gold crown and garland stands near a table with a cloth covering and audio equipment. Maroon curtains hang behind the stage, and the seated audience in white and orange clothes watches.2011-09-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated audience facing a small stage in an indoor hall with cream walls and a framed picture above. On the stage, several performers in elaborate costume stand in a row before maroon curtains: on the left a figure in red and gold with a crown and garland, in the centre a performer with a large white elephant-headed mask and gold crown wearing a red and gold costume, and beside them figures with horned headdresses and a figure holding a trident. The audience sits on mats on the floor in the foreground, with people in white, pink and floral clothing, some holding phones. A small table with a white cloth and lamp sits to the right of the stage.2011-09-01A stage performance in a hall with a red-carpeted stage and a large red backdrop showing a smiling bearded man in an orange turban, with the word "Anandamrita" in gold script. On the stage, children in costume stand in a group near a table, one wearing a white robe, another in green and gold, with a figure in a long beard and orange cloth nearby. Two performers in red and white attire stand at the right edge of the stage. Seated audience members on striped mats in front face the stage: women in white and orange-red saris, a woman in yellow, and others in white clothing. Chairs with red cushions stand at the left by a pale wall.2010-12-21September 01 20112011-09-01A staged skit in a tiled hall with pink walls and red curtains. Two performers sit on a white armchair: one wears a tiger-striped tunic and black trousers and holds a trident, while beside them a woman in a yellow sari with a red border wears a crown, layered white beaded necklaces and bangles and holds a microphone. To the left, a woman in a white sari with red border, carrying a small drum, speaks into a microphone, with two standing figures in white behind her. On the right, a shirtless man with white body markings and a yellow dhoti holds a black cap and a white garland, facing the seated pair. A white and cream floor mat lies at the front and a table with a cloth stands at the right edge.2011-09-01A staged performance on an indoor stage with a tiled floor, showing costumed young performers in mythological roles. On the left, a performer in a blue and red costume with gold trim wears a white animal-faced mask and holds a microphone. Beside them, a boy in a red and gold outfit with a white garland and gold crown stands. In the centre, a girl in a teal and maroon sari with a flower garland holds a microphone. Several performers with red horned headpieces and white face paint, one in an orange and red loincloth, appear as demon-like figures. On the right, a performer in a pink and gold top and green pants holds a golden trident, and another in a tiger-striped skirt with gold headdress stands beside. A seated child watches at the far right edge.2011-09-01October 10 20162016-10-10December 12 20112011-12-12