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Young boys in white and orange-red kurta-style clothing sit cross-legged on a raised stage in prayer posture with palms pressed together. Ten or so children are visible in a row before a royal blue draped curtain decorated with red, green, orange and white balloons, streamers and a golden ornamental arch. A brass oil lamp stands at the lower left edge of the stage. The scene suggests a festive program or devotional performance.

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October 09 20082008-10-09A stage performance in a hall with a dark curtain backdrop and a wall of colourful balloons in green, orange, yellow, blue and pink. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, flanked by flower arrangements. In front, a row of children in traditional dress stands with palms pressed together in anjali: girls in green, red, orange and pink pavadai-style skirts and dupattas, and boys in white dhotis and kurtas, one boy holding a microphone. A few audience members in orange are visible at the lower right edge.2008-12-24A photograph of five girls and one boy standing in a row on a stage with a dark red curtain at each side and a deep blue backdrop. Balloons in red, green, orange, yellow and white are fixed to the backdrop and sides, with orange streamers above a decorative white-and-gold centrepiece. From left to right, the children wear red, red-and-orange, yellow, pink-and-green, white and light-blue traditional outfits. Most have their palms pressed together in anjali namaskar, and several hold microphones while singing. Brass oil lamps sit at the front corners of the stage.2008-10-09December 24 20072007-12-24A photograph of a group of young people standing on a red-carpeted stage in front of a blue wall, with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Most wear plain white ritual clothes with white dhotis and thin wrappers, some with sacred threads and beaded necklaces and tilak marks on their foreheads; one young woman at the right wears a red-bordered white sari with gold jewellery and a hair ornament. A small gilded canopy with a kalasha finial and marigold garlands stands behind them, framing a framed portrait of a smiling, long-haired figure in a saffron-toned setting. A potted palm stands at the lower left and a large banner with balloons and a smiling face hangs above. A microphone stands at the right edge of the stage.2007-12-24A group of young students in white clothing stands in a row on a red-draped stage, hands pressed together in namaskar. Several wear white kurtas and dhotis with red borders, and a girl at right wears a red and gold sari with jewelry. A framed portrait with garland decoration and a gold canopy sits behind them, and a large banner above shows a smiling woman and balloons. A microphone stands at the front of the stage, with potted palm leaves at the edge.2007-12-24A photograph of children performing on a stage with a deep blue curtain backdrop decorated with orange, red, green and white balloons and tinsel. Four young performers in plain white outfits strike yoga-like poses: a girl on the left balances on one leg with arms outstretched, a boy on the right lifts one leg with arms raised, and a girl in the centre kneels with palms joined in namaste while another child kneels behind her. A brass oil lamp sits at the stage edge, and scattered petals cover the red-tiled floor.2008-10-09October 09 20082008-10-09December 24 20082008-12-24A hall stage decorated with a multicoloured balloon backdrop frames a golden throne holding a seated figure in saffron. In front, children in white, red and saffron kurtas sit in rows performing before an audience of seated children and adults in white and orange, some with yellow sashes. A drummer in white stands at right beside a drum, and a tall decorated pillar with painted elephant motifs stands at the upper right.2008-12-24A group of children and teens kneel with palms pressed together in namaskar on a red-draped stage during an evening cultural programme. A girl at the left wears a pink top; a boy in a gold crown and gold-and-green tunic sits beside a boy in white. Several performers in orange, saffron and red saris or dhotis sit at microphone stands. Framed portraits in gold frames with red valances hang on the wall behind, and an unlit black backdrop covers part of the stage. Audience children sit at the bottom edge in front of the stage. A purple logo appears at the top left.2011-12-12December 24 20082008-12-24