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A stage performance of drummers in green and red costumes beside a floral canopy decorated with orange and white marigold garlands and a central golden ornament. Two drummers in green kurtas and maroon trousers play large drums, a third beats a smaller drum, and a performer in a yellow top and maroon shorts bends low at the front. On the right, performers in orange, red and yellow turbans stand watching. Behind them hang black curtains and a painted backdrop with a red and yellow motif. Some of the drummers are barefoot, and the floor is bare stage boards.

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A stage performance of drummers and dancers in front of a dark curtain. A large canopy frame covered in orange and white marigold garlands with a small golden figure at its centre is held aloft. In the foreground, drummers in green and maroon costumes play drums, while a dancer in a green costume performs low to the floor. On the right, performers in yellow turbans, orange and red tunics stand and watch. Several people are visible, and an oil lamp and a stage backdrop are partly visible behind them.2009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A stage performance of folk drummers in front of a decorated canopy-like structure draped with orange and white marigold garlands and white flower strands, topped with small brass lamps. Several men in green kurta-style shirts and maroon dhoti-style trousers play drums, including a large drum held in front, and a performer in a green outfit with a pink head cloth is bending forward in a dance pose. Two men at right wear yellow head cloths and patterned orange wraps with dark skirts. A small brass deity figure stands on a low platform beside a decorative backdrop painted with a stylised bird and yellow shape on a black curtain. The scene appears to be a cultural dance programme rather than a puja.2009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A stage performance in a dim hall with a black curtain backdrop. A performer in a yellow-and-white costume with a gold headdress holds up an ornate canopy or palanquin-like frame decorated with orange and white marigold garlands and small lamps. Dancers in bright green tunics and maroon dhoti-style trousers stand around, one kneeling in green with ankle bells while others beat large drums. On the right, performers wear yellow headcloths and orange-and-yellow patterned costumes. A small deity murti or statue sits on a pedestal behind the canopy, and an orange map-shaped graphic appears on the left stage edge. Roughly eight people are visible.2009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A stage performance in an indoor hall with a dark curtain backdrop. A tall structure draped in white and orange marigold garlands with green and gold fabric sits on a pole carried overhead by performers. A man in a red shirt and red trousers lifts another performer in dark clothing, while men in green shirts and red or yellow headcloths play large drums on the left. Men in red shirts stand on the right, and a performer in a yellow headwrap and patterned costume stands near the edge. A small deity murti garlanded with flowers sits on a draped stand at left, beside a green and red painted backdrop panel. Stage lights and fans are visible at the top right.2009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15