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A female dancer performs classical Indian dance on a raised stage against a black backdrop. She wears a red and gold sari with a gold waist belt, a gold necklace, gold bangles, a jewelled headpiece, and ankle bells with dark ornamented anklets. Her hands are raised in a mudra near her chest while her other arm extends outward. Behind her on a white draped table stands a gold-and-green Ganesha murti garlanded with white flowers, and a larger carved deity murti with flower garlands sits on a pedestal above. A stylised white dove and orange-yellow painted backdrop panel appear at the left edge.

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June 15 20092009-06-15A female classical dancer performs on a stage in a red and gold silk costume with a gold waist sash and a gold-trimmed blouse. She wears a white flower headpiece, a dark ornate hair ornament, gold necklaces and bangles, and ankle bells. She stands in a dance pose with one hand raised near her chest. Behind her is a white draped backdrop with a gold figure of a deity, possibly Ganesha, decorated with white flower garlands, beneath a copper-coloured deity murti on a shelf with potted plants. To the left is a large painted cutout of a map in red, orange and yellow with a white dove. A dark blue curtain frames the stage. +1 copiesA female classical dancer performs on a stage in a maroon and gold costume with a gold waist sash, flower-adorned hair, layered necklaces and ankle bells. She stands in front of a white draped backdrop with a dark green Ganesha murti garlanded with white flowers, and a red and yellow cut-out of a map with a white dove. A floral arrangement sits above the backdrop.2009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A female classical dancer performs on a stage in a red and gold silk costume with a gold waist belt and gold blouse, wearing a gold headpiece with flowers and a pearl and gold necklace. She holds red flower or petal offerings aloft with both arms raised, eyes closed, ankle bells on her feet. Behind her stands a carved wooden deity murti with a flower garland, and to her left a colourful painted Ganesha murti sits on a pedestal draped with white garlands. Plants are placed on the white draped backdrop and a dark blue curtain fills the background.2009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A female classical dancer kneels on a low white stage, performing with outstretched arms in a dark maroon blouse and a gold-and-maroon brocade skirt with a gold waist belt. She wears a jasmine flower garland in her hair, a headpiece and a pendant necklace, and gold bangles on her wrist. Behind her, a red and yellow painted backdrop and a white draped cloth frame a green statue of a deity wearing a flower garland.2009-06-15A female classical dancer in a red and gold silk costume kneels on a stage, arms extended toward a painted backdrop of orange, yellow and black with a white dove-like shape. She wears gold jewellery, a forehead ornament, a hair decoration with white flowers and bangles. Behind her on a draped white table stands a painted deity murti with a garland. The scene appears to be a dance performance on a stage.2009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A woman in a dark brown and gold traditional dress sits cross-legged on a raised stage, performing a classical dance. She wears a gold-trimmed headpiece with white flowers in her hair, a layered silver necklace, and gold waist ornaments, and her hand is raised in a gesture. Behind her a large painted backdrop shows the outline of a map in red and yellow with a white dove, beside a draped white cloth and a bronze deity murti of Ganesha garlanded with white flowers.2009-06-15