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Two young women perform Bharatanatyam dance on a lit stage in matching red and gold silk saris with gold waist belts, flower-decorated hair buns and jhumka earrings, arms extended outward in a dance pose. Behind them stands a painted deity murti with blue skin, a crown, a garland and a mace, flanked by brass oil lamps and a wooden door decorated with garlands. Stage lights and speakers are visible at the base of the backdrop.

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June 01 20142014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform on a polished stage in front of a temple-style backdrop with painted carved pillars, a large wooden door, a hanging flower garland and lit deity sculptures. The dancer on the left wears a bright orange-red silk costume with gold border and a gold waist belt, arms extended. The dancer on the right wears a golden-yellow sari with red blouse and a gold waist belt, arms outstretched. Both wear jewelled headpieces with flowers and gold necklaces. Brass lamp stands flank the stage.2014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform on a polished stage in front of a shrine backdrop with large painted deity statues. Both wear red and gold silk dance costumes with gold waist belts, layered jewellery, necklaces and white flowers in their hair. Each extends one arm outward in a dance pose. Behind them, multi-armed deity murti statues in pink and teal lighting flank a wooden door framed by flower garlands. Stage lamps sit at the front edge and brass lamps stand at left.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform on a polished stage in front of a colourful temple-style backdrop. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse and an orange-red silk skirt with gold border, gold waist belt and a gold pendant necklace, with one arm raised and the other extended. The dancer on the right wears a red blouse and a yellow-orange skirt with a red drape and gold belt, arms outstretched in a similar pose. Behind them stand large painted deity murtis, one in purple light with multiple arms and garlands, and one in green and orange with a crown. Brass lamps stand at the left edge, and white flower garlands hang from the top of the frame. Stage lights are visible at the bottom.2014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform on a polished stage in front of a decorated temple-style backdrop. The dancer on the left, in orange and red silk with gold borders and a gold waist belt, extends her arms wide with one hand holding a red flower-like prop. The dancer on the right wears red and gold silk with a red pleated panel, a gold belt, layered necklaces and ankle bells, and gestures with one arm bent. Both wear jewelled head ornaments with white flowers. Behind them stand painted deity figures in pink and teal, with brass oil lamps (deepa) flanking the stage and a hanging garland above the doorway.2014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a polished stage. The dancer on the left wears an orange blouse with gold trim, an orange-and-gold pleated skirt, a red sash and a gold waist belt, with her arm extended outward. The dancer on the right wears a red blouse, a yellow-and-gold skirt and a red sash, with one hand on her hip. Both wear gold headpieces with white flowers, layered necklaces and ankle bells. Behind them stand large painted deity murtis in turquoise and red, with ornate temple-style pillars and a wooden door. Brass oil lamps flank the stage.2014-06-01Two female dancers perform Bharatanatyam on a glossy stage in front of a painted temple backdrop with a large wooden door and a hanging flower garland. Both wear green and orange silk costumes with gold borders, gold waist belts, ankle bells, and white flowers in their hair; the dancer on the left has her arms raised and the one on the right extends one arm outward. A colorful deity murti with multiple arms stands behind them, and brass oil lamps flank the stage. A musician sits at the left edge.2014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a glossy stage floor in front of painted temple-style backdrop panels with decorative columns and deity figures. The dancer on the left wears an orange and red silk costume with gold border, a red pleated drape and gold waist belt, and extends one arm outward. The dancer on the right wears a yellow and gold costume with red pleated drape and gold belt, hand on hip. Both wear white flower garlands in their hair, gold jewellery, white bead necklaces and ankle bells, and smile. Brass lamp stands flank the stage and a musician is partly visible at the left edge.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01