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A photograph of a stage performance on a red carpeted platform under a red draped tent. Two performers in red and teal costumes with ankle bells are mid-air in an acrobatic lift, one carrying the other horizontally. Behind them a gilded ornate throne with a golden lion figure, a small ceremonial umbrella overhead, and a carved stone relief of a multi-armed deity murti holding a rudraksha mala and drum. Robed attendants in red and orange stand around, a drummer plays on the left, and seated spectators watch from the back. No clear person is identifiable as a candidate for a person from appearance.

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A stage performance on a red carpeted platform shows two performers in red and teal costumes executing an acrobatic lift, one lifted horizontally across the other's shoulders with feet extended. Behind them a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy wears a red headcloth, and a small golden lion-shaped seat sits nearby. Several men in red and orange-bordered dhotis stand along the stage, one holding a drum, and a man in white stands at left. Seated children watch at center. On the right, a large relief panel depicts a deity murti with raised hands and a trident-like staff, and a bald man in an orange-and-gold dhoti wearing a rudraksha mala watches the performance.2016-05-01A stage performance on a red carpet in a tented venue. Two performers in red and teal costumes execute an acrobatic lift, one arm stretched out while another performer supports him from behind. A drummer in teal trousers and ankle bells plays a drum on the left. Behind them, a golden ornate throne with a small umbrella above it is set against a red backdrop, and a large carved relief of a four-armed deity murti stands on the right. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas stand with palms pressed together, and seated attendants in white and teal sit near the throne.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A stage performance on a red carpet in front of a red curtain and gold-leaf ornate throne with a small parasol above it. In the foreground, a performer in a red shirt, teal-blue dhoti and ankle bells leans backward in a dramatic arching pose, arms outstretched, while another performer in teal and red supports him. On the right, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas stand beside a large carved relief of a four-armed deity murti seated with a trident and garlands. A drum rests at the left edge and a trident stands near the throne. The setting suggests a cultural performance at a festival.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A stage performance on a red carpeted platform. In the foreground, two performers in teal and orange costumes are mid-action, one lifting the other onto his shoulders in an acrobatic display, while a drummer in a red shirt and teal trousers plays a drum at left. Behind them, a seated figure in a red-and-gold outfit sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped arms beneath a gold canopy umbrella. A carved relief panel at right shows a seated deity with a trident and a drum, flanked by robed attendants in orange and red garments holding rudraksha malas. Red drapes frame the stage backdrop.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01Stage performance on a red carpeted platform: two performers in red and teal costumes with metal ankle bells execute an acrobatic lift, one airborne with legs extended. Behind them a seated drummer in red and teal plays a drum, and a seated figure in red sits at the left. Robed devotees in saffron-red garments with rudraksha malas stand at right beside a large carved relief of a seated deity holding a trident-like staff. A golden ornate throne with a golden umbrella stands in the background, with a figure seated upon it in red. Red curtains frame the stage.2016-05-01Stage performance on a red carpeted platform in front of an ornate gold throne and a carved stone wall relief of a deity with multiple arms. Two performers in teal dhoti-style trousers and red shirts lift a third acrobat, who is horizontal in the air with arms outstretched. The lifting performer on the right wears a pink headband and ankle bells. Behind them, seated women in teal and pink saris watch, and a drummer in teal trousers plays a drum at left. Men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas stand at right with hands folded in greeting, and a seated man in white with a mala sits near the drum. A cultural event with acrobatic dance.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A staged cultural performance on a red stage with a gold-and-red throne backdrop and carved ornamental panels. In the foreground, two performers in teal and green lower garments and red tops crouch and twist together, one with a red headband and ankle bells. Behind them, a standing man in a red shirt holds the arm of one performer, and several men in orange-red dhoti-style garments with gold borders and beaded necklaces stand at the right. A seated drummer in white with a red sash plays a drum at left, and a man in a turban sits on the golden throne above, with a women in pink and a woman in blue seated nearby. Brass lamps and a small ceremonial stand appear beside the throne.2016-05-01