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A stage performance photograph of a dance drama on a red-carpeted stage in front of red curtains. A woman in an orange sari-style costume with a striped grey-and-orange shawl raises one fist and gestures with her other hand, beside a tall gilded pillar carved with figures and an orange pennant bearing a red and blue emblem. Behind her, two women in peach, yellow and teal costumes, one with a long braid, move beneath a large draped lavender cloth canopy. The setting is a theatrical dance production.

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Two women perform a dance on a red-carpeted stage before crimson drapes. The woman on the left wears an orange sari with a grey and multicoloured striped shawl draped over her shoulders and is raising one hand to her ear in a dance gesture. The woman on the right wears a cream-and-gold sari over a teal green skirt, with gold jewellery and bangles, and is turning with her arms extended. Behind them a lilac cloth canopy with gold motifs hangs overhead, and a gilded carved wooden pillar stands at left beside a decorative fringed panel with a bird motif.2016-12-23A stage performance of a group dance by young women on a red-carpeted stage in front of red curtains and a gold-painted pillar. A woman in the centre wears an orange sari with a striped grey-and-tan shawl and raises one arm high while touching her ear with the other hand. To her right, a woman in a cream-and-gold blouse and teal-green skirt with a long side braid, and other dancers in green and cream outfits, move in line beneath a draped cloth canopy. A dancer on the left wears a cream top and purple trousers with gold trim and gestures with open hands. The dancers are barefoot, and a cloth-covered table sits at the left edge.2016-12-23A stage performance of Indian classical dance in a theatre with deep red curtains. A dancer in an orange saree with a grey-and-cream shawl raises one arm and gestures with the other hand, while a woman in a white blouse and blue-purple trousers stands behind her. To the right, five female dancers in gold and cream sarees with green lower garments move in a line beside a gilded pillar, a red-and-gold parasol with a bird motif, and a draped lavender canopy. The stage floor is red and dancers are barefoot.2016-12-23A stage performance on a red-carpeted platform before dark red curtains. Four women in traditional dress perform beneath a large lavender cloth with a woven pattern, forming an arch overhead. The woman at the front wears an orange sari with a grey-green shawl bordered in orange and cream, a rudraksha-style mala, and raises one arm with a hand gesture. Behind her, two women wear green and teal skirts and cream blouses, and another in a brown sari reaches forward. At the right, a woman in a gold-bordered cream blouse, blue pleated skirt and layered necklaces stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. A decorative orange-fringed banner with a floral emblem and bird motif stands at the left edge. No visible a person candidate is present.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A stage performance photograph showing two young women in traditional dress before a large lilac curtain with a repeated gold-and-brown floral motif and deep red drapes. The front performer wears an orange sari with a grey-and-red bordered shawl draped over her shoulders, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and a bindi, and gestures with one raised hand. Behind her stands a second performer in a gold blouse, green skirt and gold jhumka earrings with a forehead ornament. An orange and red embroidered banner edge appears at the left. The setting suggests a dance or drama presentation. No candidate for a person is visible.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Two young women perform a classical Indian dance on a stage with a pink floor and dark red curtains. The dancer in front wears an orange sleeveless blouse over a white top, orange draped skirt with gold trim, a gold waist belt and ankle bells, and holds one arm raised with a hand gesture. The dancer behind wears a white blouse with gold trim, royal blue trousers with gold borders and ankle bells, and raises her hand to her forehead. A lavender draped fabric arch with brocade patterns and a golden carved pillar stand behind them, along with a decorative banner. No a person candidate is visible on stage.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23