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A stage performance at a temple-style hall with a blue wall, showing children in costume reenacting a deity-themed drama. A boy in a leopard-print garment with orange dhoti and a tall black crown holds a trident-like staff and a microphone, while a girl in a red and gold sari with gold jewellery and a crown stands beside him. To the left a small child in gold and pink attire and a pointed crown stands, and at right a performer in a gold-trimmed green and orange costume with a crown holds a staff and a microphone. Behind them is a decorated throne-like peetha with marigold garlands and brass oil lamps stand at either side.

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Four children in costume stand on a red-carpeted stage before a decorated throne-like backdrop framed with yellow and orange marigold garlands and white flower strands, with a brass lamp stand at left and a hanging floral canopy above. The child at far left wears a gold crown, gold necklaces and a yellow-and-orange dhoti while raising one hand. The central child wears a crown, a leopard-print orange garment and carries a trident-like staff. The girl beside them wears a red sari with gold border and holds a staff. The figure at right wears a tall gold crown, gold necklaces, green and gold trousers with an orange shawl and holds a spear. Petals are scattered on the stage.2007-12-24December 29 20082008-12-29December 24 20072007-12-24A stage performance at a festival celebration. On a red-carpeted platform in front of a dark backdrop, four performers in costume appear. At left, a girl in a yellow skirt and maroon blouse watches. Next, a performer in a gold crown, green-and-gold embroidered costume and a red and white flower garland plays a bamboo flute, portraying Krishna. At right, a performer with painted face wears a gold crown and leopard-print tunic, holding a golden trident, beside a performer in a maroon sari with gold trim and gold necklaces, seated on a blue draped platform. Marigold petals are scattered on the stage.2008-12-29A stage performance of a devotional dance drama on a red-carpeted stage against a dark backdrop. On the left a young woman in a maroon top and yellow skirt smiles and reaches toward a performer playing a flute. Centre, a performer dressed as Krishna wears a gold crown, a green and gold costume and a red-and-gold dhoti with a red and white garland, playing a bamboo flute. Right, a performer with a trident and a crescent-adorned headpiece wears a leopard-print top, white dhoti and a dark tilak, standing beside a performer in a maroon and gold sari with a gold crown and white necklace. Yellow flower petals are scattered on the red stage, and a blue draped table is at right.2008-12-29Stage performance photo at a Jayanti-Brahmotsavam celebration: four young performers in costume on a red-carpeted stage with a dark backdrop. On the left, a girl in a yellow skirt and maroon shawl stands beside a performer in a green-and-gold tunic with red trousers and a gold crown, who plays a bamboo flute and wears a red-and-white garland. On the right, a performer with a trident and a crescent-adorned headdress, in a leopard-print top and white dhoti, stands beside a woman in a maroon sari with a gold crown and beaded necklace, standing on a blue-draped platform. Scattered yellow petals lie on the stage.2008-12-29Stage performance at a festival, showing costumed dancers on a red stage against a black backdrop. In the centre a performer dressed as Krishna wears a gold crown, a green and gold blouse, a red and gold dhoti, and a red and white flower garland, playing a bamboo flute. To the left a woman in a maroon top and orange-yellow skirt with a maroon shawl stands beside him. On the right a performer with a trident and a leopard-print top, his face painted white with tripundra markings, stands next to a performer in a gold crown and red garment with a white garland. A blue-draped platform and scattered petals appear at the stage edge.2008-12-29A stage performance. On the left, a performer in a maroon blouse and yellow skirt stands by. Next, a performer in a green and gold costume, a gold crown and a red-and-white flower garland plays a bamboo flute. On the right, a performer with blue-painted skin, a trident, a tiger-print garment and white dhoti stands beside a performer in a maroon and gold sari and gold crown, seated on a blue draped platform. Deity iconography is portrayed through costume and props.2008-12-29September 01 20112011-09-01A stage performance of a Hindu devotional play against a black backdrop. On the left, a child in a teal and gold dhoti with a red-and-gold crown, a garland of white flowers, and a red tail, holds a large gold-and-red club, a costume. In the centre, a boy in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body and a sacred thread stretches his hand toward a standing boy in an orange kurta and white dhoti with a cream turban, who presses his palms together in greeting. On the right, a girl in a gold crown, red and gold silk sari and ornate multicoloured collar necklace holds a microphone. A boy in a navy outfit with a cream turban stands at the far right. Two handheld microphones are visible.2011-12-12December 12 20112011-12-12A stage performance against a deep blue backdrop with young performers in costume. On the left, a bare-backed boy with a red and gold headpiece and magenta and yellow dhoti stands with his back to the camera. Beside him, a seated girl in an orange and gold sari wears a heavy green and white jewelled necklace. Center, a smiling girl in a pale green and pink sari with gold jewellery and a gold headpiece holds a microphone and speaks. At right, a girl in a bright green sari and gold headpiece holds a silver tray of flower petals and offerings. Painted white marks decorate their faces and arms.2012-10-24