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A cultural stage performance on a red carpet under a gold draped tent. In the foreground a performer in a yellow and black striped tiger costume crouches low, face to the floor. Behind, a large relief panel shows a multi-armed deity seated in a cross-legged pose holding a drum, with small figures below. Several performers in costume stand together: one in orange and red with a garland, one with a trident and a garland in saffron and white, one in red with a mask-like painted face, and one in a dark costume with skull ornaments and long hair. A man in a white vest stands at left, and a drummer in white clothes plays at the far right beside a microphone stand.

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A stage performance on a red carpet under a gold draped tent. A performer in a yellow and black tiger costume crouches at left. A man in a white sleeveless top and green lungi with purple leggings is in a low lunge in the foreground, facing the stage. Behind him, performers in painted red and orange faces, one wearing a crown and holding a trident, and others in marigold garlands stand beside an ornate golden backdrop. A large relief panel shows a seated, multi-armed deity figure with a crescent and crown, flanked by smaller figures. Audience members sit at left, including a woman in a red and white sari. Gilded foliage hangs above.2016-05-01A stage performance on a red carpet under a gold draped tent. In the centre stands a large bronze-toned relief of a seated multi-armed deity murti with a crown, necklaces and a staff. To the left, a performer in a yellow and black striped tiger costume and mask crouches forward. Facing him, a performer in a white vest, green loincloth and purple tights stands in a lunge. On the right, a figure in an orange and green costume holds a trident and bow-like prop, and beside him a performer with red face paint, a crown and a flower garland wears a multi-armed costume with a trident. At far left, two seated people in white and pink sit near a table with offerings. Ornate golden arches frame the backdrop.2016-05-01A performer in a striped yellow and black tiger costume with a painted green-and-red face, black handlebar moustache, and pink rounded ears kneels on a red stage in the foreground. Behind him, figures in orange and red costumes, one holding a trident, and another in black with a skull-adorned garland and long dreadlocks stand beside a carved sandstone-style backdrop depicting a seated deity figure. A microphone stand and drum are visible at right.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A staged cultural performance on a red stage before a carved pink backdrop showing a multi-armed goddess figure in relief. In the centre, a performer in a yellow-and-black tiger costume with striped face paint crouches low on the floor beside a dark-haired performer in black and red who lies or kneels near a stone-like object with marigold petals. Behind them stand two performers in orange and red garments with bright floral garlands and decorated headgear; one holds a long white staff with colourful tassels. At the right, a performer in a red tunic with gold tinsel garlands and a tall colourful headdress stands beside another in a white vest and green lower garment. Carved pink arches frame the stage, and a seated woman in white with folded hands sits at the far left edge.2016-05-01A photograph of a stage performance on a red carpet in a decorated hall with red walls and a large carved relief panel of a four-armed deity seated in meditation, with a deity murti at the centre background. On the left, a performer in green and red costume with a large mask and a trident-like staff stands facing the stage. In the centre, a performer in a white vest and purple-green leggings stands with arms bent. On the right, a figure in orange costume and garlands stands beside a crouching performer in a tiger-striped costume, and a performer with long black hair and a red garment stands at the edge. Seated on the floor at the back are several women and children in saris and salwar, and a figure in white sits on a raised golden throne with a parasol above it. Ornate carved white and gold throne-style arches frame the stage.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A stage performance on a red carpeted platform in front of an ornate golden throne with carved lion-head armrests and a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat. A performer in a full orange-and-black tiger-striped bodysuit with a tiger-face headpiece crouches low in the foreground, one hand raised. Seated on the throne is a figure in a rust-red robe and red turban wearing a long beaded mala. A tall golden trident stands to the left. Around the stage, seated and standing participants wear white dhotis and cream shawls with rudraksha malas, and women wear red and pink saris. A small girl in a teal outfit sits at right. A red-and-gold backdrop and a standing fan complete the scene.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01