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Shivasthamba Yoga (mallakhamba) performance outdoors under a cloudy sky. A shirtless young man balances in a crouch on top of a tall vertical wooden pole, gripping it with both hands. Two men extend horizontally from the pole in mid-air, one in red shorts on the left and one in dark shorts on the right, supported by their arms. Below, several shirtless men with beaded necklaces hold and steady the pole and the performers. Behind them stand a large gold-coloured ornate structure and a yellow metal framework. Copyright text overlays the right side of the image.

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October 03 20172017-10-03October 03 20172017-10-03October 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a shivasthamba yoga (mallakhamba) pole performance on a golden ornate float. A young shirtless man stands in a squat on top of a vertical wooden pole, holding it. Below him, several shirtless men form a human pyramid: two perform horizontal holds, one lies flat across the pole with arms outstretched, and others support them from below with arms raised, wearing black shorts, red trunks and rudraksha-style necklaces. Behind them is a gold structure with a carved cobra hood and a metal frame arch against a cloudy sky. At lower left a small framed portrait shows a robed saffron-clad figure with long hair and beads, though the portrait is printed and not a physical person.2017-10-03October 03 20172017-10-03Outdoor photo of Shivasthamba Yoga (mallakhamba) performance on a vertical wooden pole in front of an ornate gold stage. Several shirtless young male performers in red, blue and dark shorts hold postures on the pole, one balancing on top and others extended horizontally in mid-air. Behind them a gilded backdrop with a carved deity or saint figure in red and white robes at left, and gold scaffolding frames at right. A dense crowd in saffron, orange and black clothing watches from the foreground, including a man in a white dhoti with a shawl. Cloudy sky overhead.2017-10-03Outdoor mallakhamba performance on a golden ceremonial structure with a tall wooden pole at centre. A shirtless male performer in dark shorts crouches atop the pole, gripping it with both hands. Two performers in red and dark shorts extend horizontally off the pole in balanced poses, while several other men in white dhotis and gold-toned neck chains support them from below and stand in the foreground. Behind them stand a golden ornate peetha-style platform and yellow metal framework arches under a cloudy sky. Shivasthamba Yoga, pole yoga demonstration.2017-10-03October 03 20172017-10-03October 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesOctober 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesTwo shirtless young men perform mallakhamba pole yoga outdoors under a cloudy sky. The foreground performer stands on a vertical wooden pole with one leg extended and arms spread wide, smiling; he wears dark blue shorts and a thin gold-coloured chain. Behind him, a second performer in green shorts holds the first performer's raised leg while balancing on the pole. A large ornate gold-painted structure with lattice panels and scrollwork stands behind them, with gold metal frames at the edges. Spectators' heads are visible at the bottom edge of the frame.2017-10-03October 03 20172017-10-03