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Two 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.

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June 01 20142014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a polished stage in front of a temple-style backdrop. The dancer on the left wears a red-orange silk costume with a gold waist belt, a gold necklace and a gold headpiece with a jewelled crown, and her arms are extended with hands in mudra gestures. The dancer on the right wears a golden-orange costume with red blouse accents, layered gold necklaces and a matching headpiece, also in an extended pose. Behind them are large pink-lit deity murti figures with multiple arms, a painted wooden door in the centre, and brass oil lamps on stands at the edges of the stage. Dancers' ankles bear ghungroo anklet bells.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.2014-06-01Two 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.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform on a polished stage in front of a temple-style backdrop with painted carved pillars, a large wooden door, a hanging flower garland and lit deity sculptures. The dancer on the left wears a bright orange-red silk costume with gold border and a gold waist belt, arms extended. The dancer on the right wears a golden-yellow sari with red blouse and a gold waist belt, arms outstretched. Both wear jewelled headpieces with flowers and gold necklaces. Brass lamp stands flank the stage.2014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform on a stage in matching red and orange silk costumes with gold borders and zari work. The dancer on the left raises one arm high with a hand gesture, wearing a gold waist belt, gold jewellery, a flower-adorned hair ornament and a long necklace. The dancer on the right stands with hands on her hips, smiling, in a similar costume with a red blouse and orange-gold sari. Behind them is a decorated temple-style backdrop with pink and blue painted dvarapala-like figures, a wooden door framed by garlands, and an ornate brass lamp stand on the right. Stage lights illuminate the scene.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 20142014-06-01Two young female dancers perform Bharatanatyam on a polished stage in front of a temple-style backdrop. Both wear orange-red silk costumes with gold borders and gold waist sashes, with black ankle bells, jewelled headpieces, white flowers in their hair, and long braids. The dancer on the right lifts one leg high in a dance pose while the dancer on the left extends her arms. Behind them stands a large painted deity murti with multiple arms, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. The scene suggests an arangetram-style performance.2014-06-01