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Two female dancers in red and gold traditional costumes perform a Bharatanatyam-style pose on a wooden stage. Behind them stands a large golden bull (Nandi) with a tiger-striped cloth draped on its platform, flanked by potted green plants and brass lamps. A man in a red turban and white garland sits on a raised seat in the background, beneath a golden deity murti of two figures. Audience members with dark hair are seen in the foreground.

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Two female dancers in red and gold costumes perform on a stage, arms outstretched, with a seated figure in a red turban and white flower garland at center. A golden bull with a tiger-striped cloth sits in front, with a gold deity murti and a spoked wheel behind, potted plants, brass lamps and red curtains. The central seated man wears red and a flower garland; his identity cannot be determined from appearance.2017-01-11A stage performance in a hall with a red draped curtain backdrop. Two young women in orange-red and gold-trimmed saris perform classical dance; the one on the left, in a red sari with gold border and ankle bells, bends forward toward a golden bull statue, while the one on the right, in a yellow blouse and orange sari, faces away with hair in a bun. Behind them stands a golden deity murti seated on a throne-like figure with a large wheel behind it, beside a golden tiger, potted plants, brass lamps and terracotta pots. Colourful hanging banners with floral and elephant motifs decorate the wooden panels. Two people visible.2017-01-11January 11 20172017-01-11Two women in red and gold dance costumes perform on a stage with a red curtain backdrop. Both wear gold blouses, red skirts and ankle bells, one holding a hand raised in a gesture. Behind them stands a golden Nandi bull statue and a deity murti with a chakra-like wheel, flanked by brass lamps, potted plants, and hanging colourful cloth banners. A seated figure in an orange-red head wrap and white garland sits in the background near the murti, with a visible white ritual garland. The scene appears to be a cultural performance on a temple-style stage.2017-01-11A stage performance with two female dancers in red and gold costumes kneeling on a red carpeted platform, hands joined in greeting. A seated figure in an orange-and-white turban and garland sits at centre-back before a golden tiger-skin cushion, beside a golden deity murti under a wheel-like backdrop. Brass oil lamps, clay pots, potted plants, and hanging decorative lanterns in bright colours frame the stage. A video camera on a tripod in the foreground records the performance.2017-01-11A female dancer in a red saree with a gold border performs a dance pose on a raised stage, one arm extended upward and the other reaching outward. She wears gold jewellery, a red bindi, and a beaded waist ornament. Behind her stands a figure in a gold and red setting with a tiger-striped cloth, potted plants, decorative hanging lanterns in red, yellow and blue, and a brass lamp. A seated figure wearing a red turban and white flower garland appears to the left, near a tiger-striped seat, with a sculpted deity murti in the upper left. The stage is set against red curtains and wooden panels.2017-01-11Two women in matching red and gold traditional dance costumes perform on a stage in front of a deep red curtain. The dancer on the left, barefoot with dark ankle bells, extends her arms with graceful hand gestures, while the dancer on the right, with a gold-trimmed blouse and jewellery, mirrors the pose. Behind them stands a golden statue of a seated bull (Nandi), a golden deity murti, a golden chariot wheel, and a painted portrait of a figure wearing an orange turban and a garland of white flowers. Hanging decorative banners with floral patterns, brass bells, potted plants and clay pots frame the stage.2017-01-11January 11 20172017-01-11January 11 20172017-01-11Two young women in red and gold silk saris perform a dance on a stage with a red velvet curtain backdrop. The dancer on the left, wearing gold blouse, gold waist belt and dark ankle bells, smiles with hands at her hips and a shawl draped over one shoulder. The dancer on the right, in matching red and gold attire with a gold belt, stands with one hand on her hip. Behind them stands a golden deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a chakra-like wheel behind her, a golden bull statue in front, and a tiger statue. Potted plants, clay pots, brass lamps and hanging decorative lanterns in red, blue and yellow frame the stage, which has a wooden doorway and panelled screen.2017-01-11A female dancer in a red and gold sari performs a classical Indian dance on a raised stage, one arm extended upward and the other arm bent with hand gestures, with a bent leg lifted. She wears gold jewelry, a forehead ornament, and bangles. Behind her, a seated figure in orange and white clothing wears a garland and sits before a golden tiger-skin seat and a golden throne. Potted plants, brass lamps, hanging colourful lanterns and red drapes frame the stage. A seated figure in the background appears to be a depiction of a honoured guru, but identity is unclear.2017-01-11Two young women in red and gold dance costumes perform a classical dance on a stage with a red floor. Both wear gold blouses, red sarees with gold borders, gold jewellery and ankle bells, and have flowers in their hair. Behind them are wooden doors hung with colourful patterned banners, brass lamps, clay pots and potted plants. On the left stands a seated figure in a gold tiger-striped setting beside a golden bull statue and a carved deity murti on a chariot wheel. A printed portrait labelled with a name sits among the plants, showing a man in a red turban and garlands. The scene is a cultural performance, not a physical ritual.2017-01-11