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Outdoor photo of a mallakhamba (pole yoga) performance on a red-carpeted stage beneath a steel framework. Three people are visible: a woman in an orange top and orange skirt grips a wooden pole at left while lying on a blue mat, a woman in a rust-red dress stands barefoot in the centre before a large gilded throne-like shrine, and a shirtless man with long dreadlocks in a white loincloth holds a pole at right over a striped blanket. Seated at the centre of the shrine is a red-robed deity murti with a crown, garland and raised hand. Sky and greenery are visible behind.

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October 03 20172017-10-03October 03 20172017-10-03October 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesTwo women stand barefoot on a red stage before an ornate gilded throne with a cobra-hood canopy and carved golden panels. The woman on the left wears an orange sari-style garment and has long dark hair; the woman on the right wears a maroon-brown sari and has her hair tied back, gesturing with both hands. Behind them, a large printed cutout of a bearded, long-haired figure with a crown, rudraksha-style garland and red cushion sits on a tiger-skin-patterned seat. Two striped multicoloured cloths drape the blue padded platforms at either side, and a wooden pole rises at the right edge.2017-10-03Two women stand barefoot on a red stage before a large gold ornate throne backdrop topped with a golden cobra hood. On the left, a woman in a long orange-saffron dress with long dark braided hair presses her palms together in namaste with a smiling expression. On the right, a woman in deep maroon-brown traditional clothing with a red bindi holds her hands near her face. Behind them, a printed portrait of a man in orange-saffron robes, a saffron turban and a large rudraksha-style garland sits on a tiger-skin-covered seat with red cushions, raising one hand in blessing. Colourful striped blankets rest on blue mats at the edges. Ceremonial performance setting.2017-10-03 +1 copiesOutdoor stage with ornate gold throne-style frames and a golden arched frame at left. Three performers: a woman in an orange-red outfit stands at left holding a vertical wooden mallakhamba pole; a woman in maroon/brown clothing stands centre with palms joined in namaste in front of a gold throne backdrop; a bare-chested man with a shaved head in white dhoti-style clothing performs a pole pose at right, holding a wooden pole with his legs wrapped around it. Colourful striped mats and blue mats cover the stage floor, with small white cups set out. Blue sky with clouds behind.2017-10-03 +1 copiesOctober 03 20172017-10-03October 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesOctober 03 20172017-10-03Stage event in front of a large temple-carving backdrop with sculpted pillars and a pictured temple gopuram. A man in a yellow polo shirt and black trousers stands holding two microphones and gestures with one hand toward two people kneeling forward in prostration on a red carpet, both wearing orange-saffron garments and bare feet. A woman in a maroon sari with a gold border, a red-and-gold blouse, a mala necklace and a white flower in her hair holds a microphone and watches. A small wooden stand with a steel cup sits at left, and colored cables run across the floor. Two people are visible on the floor and two standing.2013-11-02A photograph of a stage event with a large red backdrop painting of Lord Shiva holding a trident, wearing rudraksha malas and a crescent-like ornament. On the left, a seated man in a golden ornate throne wears a maroon turban, a saffron-brown robe and a gold necklace, smiling with his hand resting on the armrest; a bearded elder in saffron robes and a garland sits beside him on a white-covered seat. Two white-covered sofas stand center stage, and on the right a woman in orange and beige salwar kameez holds a microphone and gestures with her other hand while speaking. Golden pillars and a gold canopy frame the stage.2015-10-26A bare-chested man with long dreadlocks tied back and white dhoti stands in front of an ornate gold throne-like structure with carved gold scrollwork and lattice panels. Behind him a framed painted portrait of a bearded figure in saffron-red robes, a red turban and a beaded necklace sits on a tiger-skin-style cloth, one hand raised in a gesture. Red and multicoloured striped cloths drape a red table beside a blue bag, under cloudy sky with scaffolding at the top. The scene suggests an outdoor ceremonial display.2017-10-03