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A performer in a deep red and orange sari with gold border stands on a red stage in a crouched, expressive pose, one hand raised to the cheek and the other held near the waist. She wears a red headband, gold jhumka earrings, a gold necklace with a red pendant, bangles and a bindi. Behind her is an ornate gilded wooden arched doorway with scrollwork, lattice panels and carved lion and elephant reliefs on the side pillars, forming a theatrical stage set.

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September 28 20172017-09-28A woman in a maroon and orange silk saree with gold zari border performs a classical Indian dance on a red carpeted stage. She wears a gold headpiece, gold necklace, bangles and armlets, and her hair is in a long braid. One hand is raised in a mudra beside her head while the other arm extends outward. Behind her stands an ornate gold-carved wooden wall with cross-shaped lattice panels and scroll designs, with stacked black equipment cases at the left edge.2017-09-28 +1 copiesSeptember 28 20172017-09-28A female classical dancer performs on a red stage carpet in front of an ornate gold-painted carved backdrop with arched lattice panels and scrollwork. She wears a maroon and orange silk sari with a silver waist belt, a gold necklace and bangles, and a maroon headband in her hair. Her hands are raised to her ears in a dance pose while she lifts one foot. The carved gold panels resemble temple architecture.2017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28September 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copiesA female dancer in a traditional maroon and orange Nauvari-style sari performs on a stage with an ornate gilded carved wooden backdrop featuring scrolling foliage, an arched lattice window and carved animal friezes. She wears a gold necklace, drop earrings, a gold waist belt and bangles, with a jewelled forehead band and hair in a bun. Her hands are raised in a mudra-like gesture near her face and she stands barefoot on a red stage floor under purple lighting. No other people are visible.2017-09-28A female classical dancer performs on a red stage in a bharatanatyam-style pose, standing on one bent leg with arms outstretched. She wears a maroon and orange silk sari with gold zari borders, a red blouse, a gold necklace, bangles and a forehead ornament, with flowers in her hair. Behind her is an ornate gold-painted carved arch with scrolling motifs, lattice panels and carved horses and elephants.2017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28A female dancer performs on a red carpeted stage in front of an ornate gold-painted wooden backdrop with carved arches, lattice windows and carved elephant friezes. She wears a maroon silk sari with orange borders, a red blouse, a gold waist belt, gold jewellery including a necklace, earrings and a headpiece, and has her long braid over one shoulder. She smiles with one arm extended and one leg lifted mid-step in a classical Indian dance pose.2017-09-26 +1 copies