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A photograph of a staged cultural performance on a red-draped stage. In the foreground a performer in an orange tunic with a large ornate green and gold breastplate, a colourful feathered and beaded headdress, painted face and a decorated stick or staff in hand strikes a dramatic pose. Behind him a seated figure on a gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion wears a rust-coloured robe, a matching turban, a beaded necklace and a gold chain, while a gold parasol canopy stands above. Several people in white dhotis with red and white garlands and rudraksha malas stand or sit at the sides. Gold lion-form ornaments and red velvet cushions decorate the throne area.

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May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A costumed performer on a red stage floor in a tent-covered cultural event, leaping forward with a long red sword raised in one hand. He wears a red tunic and trousers, a red-and-gold headdress with pink tassels, and a garland of yellow marigold flowers. Behind him a dark-robed figure with a garland of skull-like masks crouches. To the left, another costumed performer in orange robes and a multicoloured headdress holds an ornate umbrella near a golden throne. Seated figures in white and a large backdrop relief of a multi-armed goddess with a crown and necklace complete the scene.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A staged cultural performance on a red carpeted stage with a red backdrop. A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with lion armrests wears a rust-orange wrap, a red turban with a jewel, and a beaded mala; the throne is backed by a tiger-skin cushion. A trident stands beside the throne. A standing attendant in a white dhoti and gold necklace holds a hand near the throne. Two drummers in red shirts and teal dhotis perform in the foreground, one playing a frame drum, while a seated man in white with rudraksha beads and several women in saris watch. a person cues are the throne-seated figure's turban, orange wrap and mala, but the page does not confirm his presence.2016-05-01A ceremonial stage scene with a seated man on an ornate silver throne, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a long gold-beaded necklace and gold armlets, holding a silver staff with a gold finial, and resting his hand to his head. Beside him a gold-clad Nandi bull figure is lit by a flame in front of it, and a standing attendant in orange garments with a dark head-wrap offers a lamp. Behind them an ornately decorated silver arch frames deity murti figures adorned with garlands of magenta and white flowers. A magenta cloth covers the altar base and marigolds lie on the stage floor. a person: the seated man wears saffron/orange clothing, a long beaded necklace and gold ornaments, and holds a ceremonial staff, consistent with the page's reference to a person.2018-04-18May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A stage performance on a red carpet in front of a large carved relief panel of a multi-armed goddess. A performer in orange costume with a tall colourful headdress and red face paint strikes a dynamic pose, holding a flag-like prop, beside a second performer in red and pink costume with a jewelled headdress. At right, a figure in black with a skull garland and marigold garlands, face painted, performs with a man in white vest and purple trousers. Behind them, seated figures and a golden throne with a canopy and a trident leaning nearby, under a gold tent ceiling.2016-05-01