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A stage performance in front of a large red and pink backdrop printed with a smiling man in an orange-saffron turban with a red bindi, labelled as a banner, not a live person. In the foreground, several young women in red, maroon and purple saris with gold borders dance on a red stage, arms raised with gold bangles. A young man in a gold crown and garland with an orange shawl stands near a seated performer in cream and gold. Floral garlands and a microphone stand are visible at the edge.

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A stage performance in a hall with a red floor and a large red backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange turban and a red bindi, with flowing swirl designs and partial lettering. In front, several women in saris dance: one in red with a long plait, one in a dark brown sari with a yellow waist sash, and one in a maroon sari with gold embroidery and gold bangles raising her arms. A man in an ornate gold crown, white dhoti, orange-red shawl and floral garlands stands at right beside a woman in a purple sari and gold headpiece. Another woman in red sits on the floor at the back.2010-12-27A stage performance at a cultural programme. Behind the stage is a large red backdrop with a smiling man in an orange turban and orange garment, with a red bindi on his forehead, and the word "Anna" with decorative lettering partially visible. On the red-carpeted stage, several young women in saris are gathered: one in a red sari kneels at left, one in cream and gold sits in front, a woman in a red-and-gold sari kneels at lower centre, a woman in a brown sari with a yellow sash stands with her back to camera, and a young woman in a purple sari stands at right. A performer in a golden crown and white garments with a garland of flowers stands at centre-right, portraying a character in a theatrical scene. The backdrop portrait is a printed image, not a physical person.2010-12-27A stage performance in front of a large red backdrop printed with a smiling man in an orange turban, orange shawl and a red bindi, with the partly visible words "Ananda" and "Sa... 2010" in gold script. Several performers in traditional dress are on a red stage: a woman in a red sari stands at left, a woman in a cream sari kneels at centre beside a kneeling girl in a brown sari who holds a garland, and at right a performer in a gold crown, orange garland and white dhoti holds a flute while a woman in a purple sari stands beside him. A woman in a red-and-yellow sari kneels at far right with flower petals scattered on the stage. A microphone stand is visible at left.2010-12-27A stage performance of a Bharatanatyam-style dance group in front of a large red backdrop with a printed portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban and a red bindi. Five dancers in colourful silk costumes with gold borders and jewelled necklaces, flowers in their hair, strike poses on a red-carpeted stage scattered with petals. The dancer on the left has her hands joined in greeting. Seated audience members in the foreground watch from below. The backdrop's portrait is a printed image, not a physical person, and the caption reads Ananda Utsav-style festive lettering across the banner.2010-12-26A photograph of a stage performance with five female dancers in traditional Indian dance costumes, wearing jewelry, flowers in their hair, and ankle bells, performing in a line on a red-carpeted stage scattered with marigold petals. Behind them hangs a large red banner with a printed portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban with a red bindi, flanked by decorative floral and leaf designs and the cursive word "Anandotsava" partly visible. Audience members are seen at the bottom edge of the frame.2010-12-26A stage performance at a cultural program with a red stage floor and a large red backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, printed as a portrait behind the performers. Several girls in saris and dance costumes perform: one in maroon and gold, one in red with gold trim, one in brown with a yellow sash. A boy stands centrally in a white dhoti and orange sash with a gold crown, a flower garland and a flute at his lips. A performer in a yellow and magenta costume kneels on the stage, and rose petals are scattered on the floor. The backdrop carries partial pink and gold lettering.2010-12-27A stage performance at a cultural programme. A large backdrop behind the stage shows a smiling man with an orange saffron turban and a red bindi, labelled by a printed banner reading "Nithyananda" and "Utsav" in ornate lettering, with a red and pink floral design. On the red stage floor, several young women in traditional Indian dress perform a dance: one in a bright red sari with bangles dances at left, two in maroon and brown saris stand in the middle, a woman in a golden crown and a grey-brown sari with yellow sash embraces another, and one in a purple sari with jasmine garlands stands at right. A woman in red kneels at the front while another in a magenta sari crouches at lower right. Several performers wear gold bangles and flower garlands.2010-12-27A stage performance on a red carpeted platform during a cultural program. A large red backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, with partial gold lettering reading 'Anan' behind the dancers. Several performers in traditional dress move mid-dance: a girl in a red and gold dress with bangles and loose black hair, a performer in a gold crown, white dhoti and garlands holding a stick, a woman in a purple and gold sari, and another woman in a brown and gold sari. A few performers sit or kneel at the back left. The scene is a photograph of a live stage dance; the backdrop portrait is a printed image, and the figure in it appears to be a candidate for a person on a depiction.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage performance with five women in traditional South Indian dance costumes performing before a large red backdrop. The backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, and a banner reading Ananda Utsav. The dancers wear orange, gold and purple costumes with jewellery and flowers in their hair. The leftmost dancer stands with hands in anjali, while the others pose in mid-movement on a red stage scattered with petals. Seated audience members are visible at the bottom edge.2010-12-26Photograph of five women performing a classical Indian dance on a red stage with scattered petals. Behind them hangs a red backdrop with a large portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban, orange garment and red tilak, with the words "Ananda ... Utsava" in decorative script. The dancers wear saree-style costumes in orange, maroon, gold and purple, with jasmine flowers in their hair, gold jewellery and ankle bells. The leftmost dancer bends forward while the others pose in profile. The portrait on the backdrop is a depiction, and the five dancers are the only physical people.2010-12-26A stage performance of Bharatanatyam-style dancers in front of a large red backdrop with a printed portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban, a red bindi and an orange garment. Five women in traditional South Indian dance costumes stand or kneel on a red stage scattered with petals: the woman at far left kneels in a maroon costume with hands in anjali mudra, while four dancers stand in orange, gold and purple costumes with jewelry, flowers in their hair, and hands folded in namaste. The backdrop reads Ananda Utsav with a 2010 date, and the stage is decorated with pink floral motifs.2010-12-26Five women in traditional Bharatanatyam-style costume perform on a red stage strewn with petals. Four stand in a line in gold-bordered saris and jewellery, hands in anjali, while the woman at left kneels in a maroon costume with hands joined. Behind them a large red banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, under the printed caption "Ananda Utsav" with a partial year. Red floral and swirl designs decorate the backdrop, and a dove logo appears at the top left.2010-12-26