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A female dancer in a saffron, orange and gold traditional costume with a gold waist belt and jhumka earrings stands on a stage with raised arms, palms together, gazing upward. Behind her hangs a gilt-framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes and a white-beaded mala, seated before a banyan tree trunk with one hand raised in blessing. A blue-draped stage edge is decorated with red flowers and green leaves against a black backdrop.

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May 03 20082008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03A female classical dancer performs on a stage in front of a dark curtain, framed by a row of red flowers and green foliage along the stage edge. She wears a green and blue silk sari with gold zari borders, a gold waist belt, gold necklace, bangles and a gold headpiece with flowers in her hair, and holds a gold ring-shaped prop in one hand. Above her hangs a gilt-framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling figure in orange robes with a white bead mala, seated with one hand raised among tree roots. The portrait is a printed image on the stage, not a physical person.2008-05-03A female dancer performs a Bharatanatyam-style pose on a stage edged with red and white flower garlands and a blue draped skirt. She wears an orange and yellow silk costume with gold borders, a gold waist belt, a jewelled headpiece and earrings, and a red bindi. Her left leg is raised behind her, held by her hand, while her right hand is extended in a mudra. Above her hangs a framed portrait of a man in saffron robes with a white flower garland, seated in meditation before a banyan tree trunk, his right hand raised in blessing. The portrait is a depiction; the dancer is the only physical person in the scene.2008-05-03A young woman performs a classical Indian dance on a stage edged with a blue draped table skirt and a row of red and white artificial flowers. She wears a golden-yellow silk blouse with brown trim and a brown patterned skirt, gold bangles, a gold necklace and a jhumka earring, with white flowers in her hair and a gold headpiece. Her hands are raised in mudra gestures. A large screen and dark backdrop with a potted palm stand behind her.2008-05-03A female classical dancer performs on a stage in an orange and gold silk sari with a green and gold border and a red blouse. She raises both arms overhead with open hands, wears gold bangles, a white flower headpiece, a gold necklace with white beaded strands, and a nose ring. Red and green floral garland decorates the stage edge, with a dark curtain and a projection screen behind her.2008-07-18May 03 20082008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03A female classical Indian dancer performs on a stage against a dark backdrop with a potted palm at left. She wears an orange and gold silk costume with green and gold borders, a gold waist belt, a long white flower garland draped over her shoulders, layered gold necklaces, a jewelled headpiece with white flowers in her hair, and gold bangles. Her arms are extended outward and upward in a dance pose, with a red bindi on her forehead.2008-05-03A female classical dancer performs a balanced Bharatanatyam-style pose on a stage, one leg lifted high behind her with her hand holding the raised foot, the other arm extended sideways. She wears an orange and yellow silk costume with gold border trim, a gold waist belt, a gold headpiece with white flowers in her hair, gold jewellery and a nose ring. Behind her hangs a framed portrait labelled with a printed caption of a smiling man in saffron robes and a white flower garland seated before a banyan tree trunk with raised hand. The stage edge is decorated with red flowers and green foliage over a blue skirting.2008-05-03A female classical dancer in a yellow and orange silk costume with gold-green borders stands on a stage in a striking pose, one arm extended to the left. She wears a gold head ornament, jasmine flowers in her hair, layered pearl necklaces, a gold waist belt and bangles. Behind her hangs a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with a long pearl mala, set against a dark curtain. Red and green floral decoration lines the stage edge.2008-05-03