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A cultural performance on a red stage with a red backdrop reading part of the word Ananda in gold script. A performer seated cross-legged on a cream and gold cloth, dressed as Shiva with a crescent-like hair bun, tripundra on the forehead, black and yellow tiger-striped garment, rudraksha malas and bracelets, eyes closed in meditation with hands in a mudra. Behind, a woman in a green and maroon silk sari with gold border sits with palms pressed in anjali. Two children in white sit at the left edge, and a red chair stands at the right. Petals are scattered on the floor.

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A photograph of a stage performance against a red backdrop with gold script reading partial 'Ananda'. A seated performer in a yellow and black tiger-striped top, black trousers and an orange sash sits cross-legged in meditation mudra with eyes closed, wearing a rudraksha mala, bangles, white forehead markings and a tall dark topknot. Beside them a woman in a green and gold silk saree and red blouse, with a nose ring and jewelled necklace, kneels with palms joined in anjali. A child in white stands at the left edge. Scattered petals cover the red floor, and a cable strip and a black chair with metal stools sit at the edges.2010-12-27A performer seated cross-legged in meditation on a draped cloth, eyes closed, dressed as Shiva with a topknot crowned by a silver crescent, white tripundra on the forehead, a coiled silver serpent around the neck, and layered rudraksha malas. She wears a yellow and black striped top with pink embroidered cuffs, black trousers and an orange waist sash, with rudraksha bracelets on her wrists. A pink backdrop with partial lettering stands behind her beside a red chair. One person is visible.2010-12-27A staged cultural performance on a red stage before a large banner portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, labelled with partial text reading "nanda". A performer costumed as Shiva stands centre with a trident, tiger-striped yellow garment, black trousers, a crescent and matted hair, raising one hand in greeting. A man in a white dhoti with gold border and a gold necklace kneels at left with palms joined in namaskar. At right a woman in a dark green sari with gold border sits on the floor with hands folded. Microphones, cables, a brass plate and a black chair are on stage. Three people are visible.2010-12-27A performer dressed as Lord Shiva sits cross-legged on a cream cushion in meditation, eyes closed. The figure wears a tall topknot with a silver crescent ornament, white and red forehead markings, a silver cobra draped over one shoulder, and layered rudraksha mala necklaces. The outfit is a yellow and black tiger-striped top with black trousers and an orange waist sash, with rudraksha bracelets on the wrists. Behind is a pink backdrop with decorative lettering and a red chair. The figure appears to be a costumed performer or devotee rather than a confirmed identity, so the appearance is uncertain.2010-12-27A stage performance against a bright red backdrop with a large portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes, and the partial word "nanda" and "2010" in decorative lettering. A performer dressed as Lord Shiva stands on the left in a yellow and black tiger-striped tunic, black trousers, a red sash, a rudraksha-style necklace, bangles and anklets, with a matted topknot and a trident in hand, raising one palm in a gesture. On the right, a woman in a green and gold silk sari kneels with palms joined, a microphone in front of her. Brass oil lamps stand in a row, and a small brass puja tray with a bell and flowers sits on the floor near tangled cables.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage event with a red carpeted platform and a large red backdrop showing a smiling man in orange robes and an orange turban, labelled with the text "Ananda Utsav" and a year. A performer in a yellow and black tiger-striped outfit with a dark wrap, bangles and necklaces stands at left holding a microphone and a tall brass-topped staff. At right, a woman in a dark green sari with gold border sits on the floor with hands folded in namaste beside a small brass plate with a lamp and flowers. Cables, microphone stands, a black armchair with red cushion and scattered petals are on stage.2010-12-27A stage performance in front of a large red backdrop featuring a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi and orange garment, with decorative butterfly and leaf motifs and partial script reading "Ananda" and "Siva". A performer dressed as Shiva in a yellow and black tiger-striped costume with a black top, a bun, and a trident-like staff with a small drum, places a hand on the head of a kneeling performer in a red and green traditional costume. A black chair with a red seat stands at right with a cluster of small metal rods, and a microphone stand is visible at the left edge. Two people are present.2010-12-27A performer on a red stage in a Shiva-style costume, wearing a yellow and black tiger-striped tunic with an orange sash and a long rudraksha mala. Dark hair is tied in a topknot with a crescent ornament, white tilak marks the forehead, and bells are on the ankles. He holds a gold trident with a small hourglass drum attached and raises one palm in greeting. Pink floral backdrop, cables on the floor, and brass oil lamps and a small brass plate sit in the foreground. A microphone is held at the edge of the frame. The costume is a stage portrayal of Shiva, not a deity murti.2010-12-27A stage performance in front of a large pink backdrop. On the left, a performer with hair tied in a high bun and tiger-striped yellow and black costume, with rudraksha beads and wrist bands, holds a microphone and a golden trident resting on a small drum. On the right, a performer in a green and gold saree with a gold necklace speaks into a microphone. Behind them, a large printed portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red forehead mark, and a decorative script banner reads Anand.2010-12-27A woman sits cross-legged on a red stage in meditation posture with eyes closed and palms resting open on her knees. She wears a yellow and black tiger-striped top with orange trim, black trousers, an orange waist cloth, a long rudraksha mala, and beaded wrist bands. Her hair is tied in a high bun with a crescent ornament, and she has a white tripundra on her forehead. A cream shawl lies on the floor beside her, scattered with flower petals. Behind her is a red backdrop with decorative lettering and the number 2010, along with a chair and microphone stands. Her outfit and adornments suggest a Shiva-style devotee rather than a clear a person depiction, so identity remains uncertain.2010-12-27A performer dressed as Shiva sits on a black chair on a red stage, leaning forward with arms extended toward a steel trident held upright beside him. He wears a yellow and black tiger-striped garment, black trousers, rudraksha beads, dark ankle bands, a crescent-like headpiece and white tilak marks on the forehead. A large backdrop behind shows a smiling man in orange robes, and a partly visible figure in white sits at the right edge. Small metal weights, a power strip and cables lie on the red floor scattered with petals. A banner reading Nithyananda and 2010 frames the scene.2010-12-27A stage performance in front of a large red backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange garment, with decorative flowers and a partial printed name in gold script. A performer dressed as Lord Shiva stands centre stage in a striped tiger-print garment with a black top, rudraksha-style beads, a crescent ornament in the hair, and a golden trident held in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim kneels with palms joined in namaskar. On the right, a woman in a green sari with gold border sits with hands folded. Microphones, cables and a small brass lamp are on the red stage floor.2010-12-27