Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a polished stage, arms stretched outward in a sculpted pose. Both wear red and gold silk costumes with gold waist belts, layered necklaces, bangles and white flowers in their hair; the dancer on the left has a red-and-pink costume, the one on the right an orange-yellow costume. Behind them stands a green-skinned deity murti with multiple arms holding a staff, adorned with a white garland, and brass oil lamps flank the stage.

More like this

Open the gallery
June 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 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.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01June 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.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01Two 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.2014-06-01Two 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 20142014-06-01