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A photograph of a stage performance before an ornate gold-carved wooden temple-style doorway with lattice panels and elephant and lion friezes, set on a red stage covered with scattered petals. A man in a black long-sleeved top, white dhoti-style trousers, red waist sash and ankle bells bends forward at the centre, facing the doorway. To the left, a young girl in a white-and-gold costume with a headpiece sits on the red stage floor.

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September 21 20172017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage performance in front of an ornate gold-painted carved wooden structure with arched doorway and lattice panels, decorated with elephant and animal relief motifs. A woman in a red blouse with white dhoti-style trousers and gold jewellery, hair in a bun with a white flower, kneels on the red stage floor looking up. A man in a black long-sleeved top with a red and gold waist cloth and white dhoti stands beside her, pointing toward the doorway. A third performer in purple and violet clothing is partly visible behind, and scattered petals cover the red carpet. The scene appears to be a dance or drama enactment.2017-09-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a single male performer standing on a red-carpeted stage in front of an ornate golden wooden structure with carved scrollwork, lattice windows and carved elephant friezes. He wears a white dhoti with a red and gold sash at the waist, a black long-sleeved top, and a white scarf with a gold chain, and his arms are extended in a dance-like pose. Scattered petals lie on the stage floor. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance, so the role is given as performer.2017-09-21A male dancer performs on a red stage carpet before an ornate gilded wooden backdrop with carved scrollwork, lattice panels and carved elephant friezes. He wears a black long-sleeved top, a white and red patterned dhoti with a gold waist belt, a white shawl draped over his shoulders, a gold necklace and ankle bells. He extends one arm outward in a dance pose. Scattered petals lie on the stage. Only one physical person is visible.2017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21A staged performance on a red-carpeted stage in front of an ornate gold-painted wooden arch with lattice doors and carved elephant friezes. A woman in a green, orange and cream sari with red and gold trim stands at left, looking down. Two performers in red and green costumes kneel and bend toward each other on the stage. At right, a man in a black top with a white shawl, red sash and white dhoti stands with one hand on his hip, wearing silver anklets. Scattered petals lie on the stage floor.2017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesA male performer on a red stage dances in a costume of a black long-sleeved top with a dark tie, a white dhoti-style skirt, and a red and gold waist sash with a flowing red-and-orange cloth panel. He raises both hands near shoulder height, with ankle bells visible on his feet, while the stage floor has scattered petals. Behind him stand large ornate gold-painted wooden arches carved with scrollwork, lattice panels and elephant reliefs, forming a festival stage set.2017-09-21 +1 copies