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Two 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.

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June 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 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.2014-06-01Two 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 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.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.2014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a polished stage during an arangetram-style recital. Both wear traditional silk costumes: the left dancer in orange and red with a gold border and fan-pleated skirt, the right dancer in yellow-gold and red with matching gold trim. Each has jewelled hair ornaments, a long necklace and bangles, and extends arms outward in a dance pose. Behind them stand pink-lit deity murti statues and a decorated temple-style doorway with floral garlands. Brass oil lamps stand at the left edge beside a seated musician with a violin.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform on a glossy stage in front of a temple-style backdrop. The dancer on the left wears a red and gold silk costume with a gold waist belt and ankle bells, and her hands are joined in anjali mudra. The dancer on the right wears an orange and gold costume with matching jewellery and joined palms. Behind them stand large painted deity murti figures with multiple arms, and brass oil lamps stand on either side of a carved wooden door. Garlands hang across the top of the backdrop.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01