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Two young female dancers perform on a red carpet in a temple-style hall. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse with white dhoti-style trousers and a red skirt drape, her hair in a bun with white flowers. The dancer on the right wears a green blouse with gold border, white trousers and a green drape, extending one arm outward. Behind them is a gilded throne draped in red cushions and a tiger-skin cloth, with an oil lamp stand on each side and carved statues of deities with raised arms. A large printed portrait of a seated man in saffron clothing with a red turban and rudraksha malas hangs on the backdrop; the printed image is not a physical person. Gold dhoti-style costume and ornamented pillars frame the scene.

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Two female dancers perform on a stage in front of a large golden throne (peetha) with a tiger-skin cushion and lion-face armrests. A large framed portrait of a seated, shaved-headed figure in red robes, a red turban and rudraksha mala sits on the throne, flanked by brass oil lamps (lamps) and garlands. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse, white pleated trousers and a gold waist belt; the dancer on the right wears a green blouse and dhoti-style trousers with gold jewellery, both with arms raised overhead. The backdrop has painted pink and green columns and a golden canopy.2015-11-16Two young women perform a classical Indian dance on a red stage carpet in front of a golden throne draped with red cushions and tiger-skin panels. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse with gold trim, a white dhoti-style skirt and gold waist belt, with a gold necklace and bangles, arms outstretched with mudra-like hand gestures. The dancer on the right wears a green blouse and green-and-gold draped skirt over white trousers, gold jewellery and matching hand gestures. Behind them stands a gold umbrella canopy above the throne, a large framed portrait of a seated figure in saffron and red with rudraksha mala is displayed on the throne back, and gold oil lamps stand on either side. A garlanded black stone object and orange-draped table appear at left, and a flower garland hangs at the right edge.2015-11-16Two female dancers perform in a temple-style hall before a gold throne with a tiger-skin cloth. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse and red-and-white skirt with a gold waist belt and ankle bells, striking a pose with her arms out. The dancer on the right wears a green blouse and skirt with a gold border, gold necklaces and bangles, one arm raised with a hand gesture. Behind them stands a large portrait of a seated figure in saffron-pink robes with a rudraksha mala and raised hands, placed on the throne as a depiction, not a physical person. Two golden standing deity statues flank the throne, with brass oil lamps and a lingam on the left beside marigold garlands. The walls are painted in pink, green and blue with ornate pillars.2015-11-16Two young women perform a synchronized Bharatanatyam-style dance on a stage before a dark red curtain. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse, red and white pleated skirt, gold waist belt and mala necklaces; the dancer on the right wears a green blouse, green and white pleated skirt and gold belt. Both have white forehead marks and hold one hand raised in mudra. Behind them stands an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a tiger-stripe cushion, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. A large printed portrait of a figure in orange clothing appears on the throne back, but no seated person is physically present.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16Two women perform a dance on a stage before a gold throne draped with red cushions and a tiger-skin cloth, flanked by golden lion figures and tall brass lamps. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse with gold trim and white dhoti-style trousers with a gold belt and necklaces, arms raised. The dancer on the right wears a green blouse with gold border, white trousers, gold belt and gold necklace, one arm raised. Behind them a large projected or printed image shows a seated figure in red robes with a red turban and rudraksha mala, hands in mudra, on the throne. Red velvet curtains and a gold canopy frame the stage.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16Two young women perform a dance in a temple hall before an ornate golden throne with red cushions. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse with gold border and white dhoti-style pleated skirt, with gold jewellery and a hair bun with flowers. The dancer on the right wears a green blouse with gold trim and white skirt, arms outstretched toward the throne. Behind the throne stand golden deity murti statues holding ritual objects. On the left, a black shiva lingam sits on an orange cloth with a garland of yellow and red flowers. Brass oil lamps flank the throne on the red carpeted floor.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16November 18 20152015-11-18November 16 20152015-11-16