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A performer in a bull-headed costume with a grey animal mask, black horns, a flower garland with white and purple blossoms, and a tilak on the forehead dances on a stage with a red backdrop. The costume includes a black top, a blue brocade skirt with red and gold border, a multicolour embellished chest piece, a long yellow-green garland and an orange tassel. Behind are a gold ornate throne, a golden lion-shaped armrest, a trident on the left, a brass oil lamp on the right, and seated figures in saffron and white robes with rudraksha malas.

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A performer in a grey papier-mache bull mask with an orange and pink headdress of flowers and tassels stands on a red stage, dressed in a blue costume with a multicoloured mirrored bib, yellow marigold garlands and rudraksha-style beads, and winged decorations painted with green birds. Behind, a figure in orange-rust robes with a rudraksha mala and an orange turban sits before a golden ornate throne with a red cushion and a tiger-striped seat.2016-05-01A costumed performer in a grey bull-headed mask with curved horns, decorated with a flower crown, is walking forward wearing a black long-sleeved top, a blue brocade skirt with gold border, and layered garlands with green parrot-motif shoulder pieces, holding a sword. Behind on a golden throne with tiger-striped cushions sits a seated figure in an orange-red turban and rust-coloured robe with a gold beaded necklace. Red draped backdrop, a golden parasol overhead, and orange-robed attendants stand at the sides, with a seated woman in the lower left corner.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01 +1 copiesMay 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A stage performance on a red carpet in front of an ornate gold and cream throne with a small ceremonial parasol above it. A performer in orange and red costume with a red-and-white headdress and a long ceremonial staff strikes a dynamic pose at left. Beside him, a performer wearing a dark grey animal-head mask with a blue and gold garment and colourful garlands raises a sword. At right, a figure in a bright orange and pink flowing costume stands in the foreground. Seated performers in white dhotis and bead necklaces sit on the stage, and a trident stands near the throne. Behind the throne, a carved cream-coloured screen forms the backdrop.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A stage performance on a red platform under a yellow canopy. In the foreground a performer in a yellow and black striped tiger costume, face painted with a green mask-like design and pink ears, stretches one arm out mid-dance. Behind him, a performer in orange and red clothing holds a staff with a large ornate headdress and garlands. Another performer in a red saree, with a red-painted face and marigold garlands, stands beside a bright orange and red costumed figure. On the right, drummers in white dhotis play a drum and a tabla-style drum with microphones in front of a red backdrop. Ornate gold-and-cream carved panels frame the stage.2016-05-01