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Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a stage in front of large painted deity statues flanking a wooden door. Both wear red and orange silk saris with gold borders and pleats, gold waist belts, long beaded necklaces, jhumka earrings and hair adorned with white flowers. Each dancer extends one arm outward with graceful hand gestures while stepping in a dance pose. Behind them, painted statues with orange skin, green drapery and floral garlands stand in the background. Soft stage lighting illuminates the performance.

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Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a polished reflective stage. The dancer on the left wears a red and orange silk costume with gold border, a gold waist belt and a long red-and-gold pleated fan at the hip, extending one arm outward with a hand in a mudra. The dancer on the right wears a golden-yellow silk costume with red blouse and red pleated drape, hands on hips, smiling. Both wear floral hair decorations, gold necklaces with pendants, bangles and ankle bells. Behind them stand painted temple-style pillars and large painted deity figures in blue and orange, with a wooden door and garlands in the background. A musician is partly visible at the far left edge.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a polished stage during an arangetram-style recital. Both wear red and gold silk costumes with gold borders, gold waist belts, layered gold necklaces and jhumka earrings, with white flowers in their hair. The dancer on the left extends one arm forward, while the dancer on the right reaches toward her partner. Seated musicians at the left, one singing into a microphone, accompany them. Behind the dancers stand tall brass oil lamps and a decorated deity murti with a garlanded pillar and flower garlands.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01Two young women perform a Bharatanatyam dance on a polished stage in front of a decorated temple-style backdrop. The dancer on the left wears an orange and gold silk sari with a gold waist belt and gold jewellery, her hands in a dance gesture. The dancer on the right wears a yellow and red silk sari with a gold waist belt, a white garland and a gold pendant, her hands on her hips. Both have flowers in their hair and ankle bells. Behind them stand large painted deity murtis, one in pink and one in teal, flanked by ornate pillars, hanging marigold garlands, and brass lamps on either side.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01Two 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 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.2014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform on a polished stage in a temple-style hall. The dancer on the left wears an orange and red sari with gold border, red blouse, gold waist belt, rudraksha-style necklace and jasmine in her hair, arms outstretched. The dancer on the right wears a yellow and red sari with gold trim, matching red blouse, gold waist belt and white flowers in her hair, also with arms spread wide. Behind them stand painted deity murti figures with multiple arms, and brass lamps line the sides of the stage.2014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform on a polished stage in front of illuminated deity murti sculptures. The dancer on the left wears an orange and red silk costume with gold-bordered pleats, a gold waist belt and a white beaded necklace, arms extended outward. The dancer on the right wears a yellow and red costume with gold trim, a matching gold belt and necklace, and her hair decorated with white flowers, arms also outstretched. Behind them stand large painted deity murti figures in purple and green, with brass oil lamps on stands at the left edge and a decorated wooden doorway in the background.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01Two female dancers perform Bharatanatyam on a polished stage before a red-lit deity murti of a four-armed figure holding a trident-like staff and a drum, beside tall brass oil lamps (deepa stands) and a framed niche. Dancer on the left wears a red blouse with gold border, orange-red pleated silk skirt with gold stripes, a rudraksha-style pendant necklace and a jasmine-decorated bun; dancer on the right wears a red blouse, yellow-gold silk skirt with red drape, gold waist belt, and gold bangles while extending one arm outward. Both have ankle bells. A seated musician with a microphone sits at the left edge. Marigold garlands hang on the wall behind.2014-06-01