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Outdoor photo of a canopied stage draped in blue and white fabric with a red carpet and a green tarp. At the centre stands a deity murti adorned with a large marigold garland, with brass lamps and offerings on a red-covered platform. A bald man in a white dhoti with a saffron-red shawl stands barefoot on the red carpet, facing a group of young men. Several young men play drums, including a large dhol and hand drums, while one wears a blue shirt with a drum slung over his shoulder. A boy in an orange jersey marked SRAR 02 watches from the right. Concrete ground and a palm tree are visible behind.

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Outdoor photo of a Ganesha festival set up under a blue and white canopy with draped fabric and paper rosette decorations. A garlanded Ganesha murti sits on a red-draped platform with brass lamps and flower offerings. A bald man in a white dhoti and orange-pink shawl stands barefoot on a red mat facing the murti. A group of young men in casual shirts and jeans play drums and dholaks, including a player holding a drum on the left. A boy in an orange 'SRAP' jersey stands in the right foreground, with a loudspeaker and a green mat on the ground.2017-09-06September 06 20172017-09-06A festive outdoor stage with blue draped cloth and white fabric canopy. Six young men stand on a red carpet playing drums and percussion: a black-jacketed youth at left, a young man in a black shirt holding a drum, a man in a coral top playing a drum, and a young man in a blue shirt and black trousers holding sticks. At right a young man in a white patterned shirt plays a drum on the floor. A bare-chested-adjacent older man in a white dhoti and red shawl with a forehead tilak stands centre. Behind them is a deity murti or portrait with a flower garland and marigold decorations, and potted plants.2017-09-06Five young men play drums and percussion on a green mat in front of a blue draped backdrop with white panels, beside a black speaker and a whitewashed building. Left, a man in a light blue shirt and black track pants plays a drum with sticks. Next, a boy in a white long-sleeved top with a grey printed portrait design holds a drum on a strap and strikes it with a stick. Third, a man in a light green shirt and blue shorts plays a yellow-green drum. Fourth, a boy in a red checked shirt plays a white drum with sticks. On the right, a man in a blue shirt and jeans strikes a white drum. A red cloth lies at the left edge with potted plants.2017-09-06Five young men play drums outdoors on a green mat in front of a blue draped backdrop with a white vertical panel and a black speaker. The man on the far left in a light blue collared shirt and black track pants plays a small yellow-rimmed drum with sticks. Next, a smiling young man in a white long-sleeved top printed with black figures and a grey strap holds a wooden stick and a drum. Beside him, a man in a light green shirt and purple shorts plays a green and yellow drum. On the right, a young man in a red and white checked shirt plays a large white-headed drum, and at the far right a man in a blue shirt and jeans strikes another drum. Two large hand drums with wooden rims lie on the ground in the foreground, and a small potted plant sits at the left edge.2017-09-06December 30 20082008-12-30Outdoor festival under a white tent on a green mat. A group of young drummers in yellow and blue or black sleeveless vests, orange headbands and bare feet play large hand drums. On the right, a figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on a red-draped dais, with a bundle of pink flowers nearby. In front of the dais, a man in white seated on a red-covered platform watches the performance. Behind them, many people in white clothes sit on the ground, and red and cream drapes decorate the tent. Lanterns and a tasselled canopy appear at the top right.2007-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30 +1 copiesOutdoor festival scene on a green mat under a white tent with pink draping. A line of young male drummers in yellow vests, blue or black pants and orange headbands marches past playing frame drums. On a red-draped raised platform at the right, two people in orange robes sit beside a seated person in white, with a parasol and ceremonial staffs nearby. Several attendants in white and orange stand behind them. The drummers' procession and platform are the main subjects.2007-12-30 +1 copiesDecember 30 20082008-12-30A festival procession passes under a white canopy with orange draped entrance and golden pillars, lined with green carpet. Drummers in white dhotis and musicians play large drums and cymbals; one drummer wears a blue t-shirt. A woman in white with an orange shawl stands at left, and a robed figure in orange saffron garments with a rudraksha-style garland walks in the centre, accompanied by others in white and orange. Round orange-and-white emblem fans or banners are carried in the procession.2008-12-30Outdoor festival scene under a large pink and white tent on a green mat. A troupe of performers in yellow vests, blue trousers and orange headbands plays round hand drums while moving in a line. Behind them, decorated pink and gold draped backdrops frame a seated area with orange-robed figures and people in white clothing. Small decorated canopies and a ceremonial standard stand on the stage. Spectators sit along the right side and rear of the tent.2007-12-30