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A photograph of a festival stage with a large metal prabhavali-style backdrop. On the left, a decorated deity murti of Nataraja-like dancing form, wearing a red turban and leopard-print and jeweled garments, is covered in yellow marigold and purple flower garlands, standing on a pink satin base. On the right, a young man in white dhoti and a leopard-print and beaded garment, with a white and gold turban, a tilak on his forehead, wooden rudraksha-style mala beads and a flower garland, sits smiling with one hand raised in greeting. Red and green fabric and a maroon curtain frame the scene.

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A photograph of a seated man in white dhoti and white turban with a vibhuti mark on his forehead, wearing a leopard-print garment, rudraksha mala and ceremonial necklaces, smiling and raising his right hand in greeting beside a garlanded metal deity murti. The murti stands in a dancing pose with a raised hand and wears an orange-red turban, a leopard-print wrap and rich jewellery, set against yellow, purple and green flower garlands and a pink satin cloth.2013-09-05A photograph of a stage with a large floral-garlanded statue of the dancing deity Nataraja, standing on a dwarf figure, wearing an orange turban and an ornate white and gold dhoti with a leopard-print shawl, surrounded by yellow and purple flower garlands and a bronze prabhamandala behind. To the right, a smiling young man in a white turban and white dhoti with a leopard-print wrap, rudraksha mala and flower garland sits on a gilded throne, raising one hand in greeting. Pink satin draping and a red carpet fill the foreground.2013-09-05A photograph of a decorated stage with a bronze-finished statue of Nataraja-style dancing deity murti, shown in dance pose atop a pink satin draped pedestal, wrapped in yellow and purple flower garlands and green fabric, framed by an ornate metal arch. To the right a standing person in a white dhoti, white-and-gold turban, orange and cream patterned top, rudraksha mala and flower garland, with white vibhuti marks on the forehead, raises one hand in greeting. The person's appearance is not established as a person, so the identity is unsure. Red cushioned mats cover the floor and a gold throne-like chair stands behind.2013-09-05Photograph of a festival tableau: a bronze Nataraja-style deity murti dancing on a pedestal draped in pink satin, heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers and green leaves, with a red turban and leopard-print dress. Beside it stands a young man in a white turban and white dhoti with a tiger-striped top, rudraksha malas and a floral garland, hand raised in a greeting gesture, smiling. Behind them a gilded throne and a dark red curtain; a green cloth backs the deity and a circular metal prabhavali frame surrounds it.2013-09-05September 05 20132013-09-05September 05 20132013-09-05September 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copiesSeptember 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copiesA stage tableau at a KAILASA event shows two decorated deity murti, each wrapped in yellow, purple and green floral garlands. The left murti is a standing figure with a red headdress and jewelled ornaments on a pink-draped pedestal. In the centre a young male performer in a white crown, orange-and-gold patterned upper garment, white dhoti and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. To his right a seated goddess murti in a red and gold sari, with a tall ornate crown and layered necklaces, sits before a gold arched backdrop. A young girl in a blue skirt, gold blouse and garland stands at the right edge.2013-09-05A stage photograph of a festival tableau with two garlanded deity murtis and a young performer in costume. On the left, a bronze-coloured murti of a dancing deity in saffron and white dhoti is decked with yellow, purple and green flower garlands and a pearl necklace. In the centre, a young male performer in a white and gold turban, orange and gold striped costume, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and garlands stands with palms joined in a greeting. Behind him, a deity murti in a red and gold dress with a crown sits on a golden throne framed by garlands. On the right, a young girl in a blue skirt and gold-trimmed top wears a pearl necklace and a garland, standing beside the throne. A dark red curtain and a decorated backdrop complete the stage.2013-09-05September 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copiesApril 02 20032003-04-02