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Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a polished stage in front of a wooden temple door. Both wear red and gold silk costumes with pleated skirts, gold waist belts, layered necklaces and jewelled hair ornaments with white flowers. The dancer on the left, in red and orange, extends one arm outward; the dancer on the right, in yellow and magenta, raises a hand near her shoulder. Flanking the door are large painted deity murti statues with garlands and ornaments, and a brass oil lamp stands at the left edge.

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Two 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.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a polished stage, both with hands on hips in a classical pose. Both wear orange-red and gold silk costumes with gold waist belts, layered gold necklaces, and flowers in their hair. Behind them stand painted deity statues with garlands, and brass oil lamps flank the left side. Ornate temple-style pillars and a wooden door frame the set.2014-06-01Two 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 side by side on a polished stage in front of a painted temple-style backdrop with a wooden door, golden pillars and carved figures. Both wear red and orange silk costumes with gold borders and gold waist belts, jewelled necklaces, and white flower-decorated headpieces. Their arms are extended outward in a classical dance pose while they smile. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the stage. Garlands hang above the door.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01Two 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 side by side on a polished stage in front of a decorated temple-style backdrop. The dancer on the left wears an orange and red silk sari with gold border, a red waist sash, gold waist belt and ankle bells, and extends one arm outward in a mudra. The dancer on the right wears a yellow and red sari with gold border, a gold waist belt and ankle bells, and holds her hands at the waist. Both have flowers in their hair and wear gold necklaces.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01