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Photograph of a cultural performance on a red stage. A dancer in a pink sari with a tall decorated headdress stands center on a white line, while drummers in white dhotis and orange or saffron cloth play large drums behind her. In the foreground left, a seated person in a brown-orange wrap and turban watches from the audience edge. A large golden trident stands at right, and a golden kalasha-style vessel sits at lower left. A carved relief of a seated deity and a decorated red-and-white arched panel frame the left background, with golden lamp stands near the stage edge.

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Photograph of a cultural performance on a red-carpeted stage under a tent. In the foreground left, a seated person in an orange turban and reddish-brown garment with a gold-toned beaded shawl sits with their back to the camera, beside a large golden kalasha-style vessel. A golden trident stands at right. On stage, a woman in a pink saree with gold border dances with a headdress, another dancer in blue stands nearby, and drummers in white dhoti and orange sashes play drums behind. A large carved relief panel depicts a multi-armed deity murti, with brass oil lamps (diya) lined in front of a red ornamental screen.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A cultural performance inside a red and gold tent. On the left, a man in an orange turban, orange garment and gold chain sits on a gilded throne with a gold lion-form armrest and a golden staff, smiling toward the stage. Appearance is ambiguous and the page says no Swamiji at this event, so the role is recorded as a seated figure on a throne. Beside him, several seated devotees in white and green sit on red carpet. Behind them, a large relief panel depicts a multi-armed goddess seated on a lotus, flanked by ornate pink-and-gold arched gateways. On the right, two dancers in pink and blue saris balance decorated pots on their heads while performing on the red stage, with drummers and cameramen in orange and white behind.2016-05-01A photo from a cultural performance inside a decorated tent with red carpet. A seated man on a gold-ornate throne with a lion-form armrest wears an orange turban, saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace, and smiles while watching. Beside him a gold trident stands upright. Several women sit on the floor at the front in white and green saris. Two dancers in pink and blue saris balance decorated brass-like pots on their heads and perform on the red stage. Behind them stands a large carved relief of a goddess with multiple arms on a wall, flanked by ornate pink arches and lamp stands, with a few men in white and orange dhotis or kurtas standing at the back near musical drums.2016-05-01A cultural performance on a red stage under a white tent with hanging paper decorations. Two women dance in the foreground: one in a royal blue sari with an orange border and a red flower in her hair, the other in a hot pink sari with gold border and ankle bells, each balancing a decorated pot with colourful ribbon and paper ornaments on her head. Behind them, a man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a gold umbrella overhead, flanked by a lion figure. Seated devotees in red and orange garments and white saris sit along the stage edge, and standing performers in green and pink costumes stand behind, with a crowd and speakers visible beyond the stage.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A stage performance on a red carpeted platform under a red draped tent. In the foreground a young man in a red shirt and teal-green harem trousers dances barefoot, lifting one leg, with ankle bells. Behind him, drummers in red shirts play a large drum and a hand drum. On the right, men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas stand beside a large relief carving of a four-armed deity murti seated on a lotus-like base. In the centre, a golden ornate throne with a small golden umbrella sits empty-looking behind performers, with a trident beside it. Figures in white and red sit near the throne.2016-05-01A photo of a folk drumming performance on a red carpet inside a red-draped tent. Four drummers in red shirts, teal-green trousers and ankle bells play large drums, one carrying a barrel drum; one wears a white ID badge. Behind them, a figure in an orange turban and saffron garments with a gold-beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy, flanked by a trident and a carved lion. Women in red, pink and green saris sit on the floor at right, and a fan and a carved wooden screen are visible. Several other people in white and saffron stand in the background.2016-05-01A photograph of a cultural performance on a red-carpeted stage inside a tent with gold drapery. On the left, a seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, wearing a long beaded necklace, sits on a golden lion-headed throne beside a tall gold trident-staff; the figure is smiling. Seated on the floor in front are several women and girls in white, teal and green saris. Two dancers in pink and blue saris, with decorated headpieces, perform to the right of a large relief panel showing a multi-armed goddess figure on a red-and-gold backdrop with carved arched gateways. A distant performer in white stands at a microphone.2016-05-01A cultural performance on a red-carpeted stage under a red draped tent. Two performers in dramatic costume face each other mid-movement: one in black with long loose black hair, a garland and bangles, the other in a red sari-style garment with long black hair, holding a golden trident. Behind them a seated figure in an orange-red robe sits on an ornate golden throne with a small golden canopy, and a seated man in white with a rudraksha mala watches. Several women in saris and young girls sit on the floor at right, and a man in a white vest and green lungi stands at the right edge. A carved wall panel of deities decorates the right side.2016-05-01