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Photograph of two female classical dancers performing on a raised red-draped stage in a hall. Both wear white dhoti-style trousers with gold-patterned borders, red blouses with gold trim, gold waist belts, layered necklaces and gold hair ornaments. The dancer on the left crouches with one hand raised, the dancer on the right stands with an arm extended. Behind them a framed board displays photographs of a saffron-clad spiritual leader with various figures, and an air conditioner is mounted on the pale wall. Two audience members' heads are visible in the lower foreground.

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October 03 20162016-10-03Two young women perform a classical dance on a stage in front of a pink wall and a dark wooden door. Both wear white dhoti-style trousers with gold borders, red bodices with gold trim, gold waist belts and gold necklaces, with white flower garlands in their hair. Both have one arm raised and one arm extended, and their hands nearly meet in a pose. Brown ankle bells are visible at their feet. Above them hangs a framed collage of photographs of a saffron-robed figure. No visible swami identity can be confirmed here.2016-10-03Two young women perform a classical Indian dance on a stage draped with a red cloth, with marigold petals scattered at its edge. Both wear white dhoti-style trousers with gold waist panels and red blouses, with gold jewellery and flowers in their hair. The dancer on the left holds her hands at her chest in a mudra, while the dancer on the right faces her with a matching gesture. Behind them, a large framed panel titled "With other Spiritual Leaders" shows photographs of saffron-robed monastics and ceremonies. A golden arch frames the left edge, a red curtain hangs above, and an air conditioner and fire extinguisher are mounted on the wall. Audience heads are visible in the foreground.2016-10-03October 03 20162016-10-03October 03 20162016-10-03Two female dancers perform a classical Indian dance on a stage in front of a pink wall. Both wear white dhoti-style trousers with gold borders, pink blouses with gold trim, gold waist belts and gold necklaces, and have gold headpieces and bindi on their foreheads. The dancer on the left is mid-leap with her left leg raised and arms extended; the dancer on the right stands with one hand raised in a mudra. Behind them hangs a framed poster showing photos of spiritual leaders in orange robes, and a wall-mounted air conditioner and red fire extinguisher are visible. Audience heads are visible at the bottom edge.2016-10-03October 03 20162016-10-03Two women perform a classical Indian dance on a stage draped with red cloth, with yellow flowers at its edge. Both wear white trousers with gold border patterns, magenta blouses, gold waist belts with pleated gold panels, pearl necklaces and gold jewellery, and ankle bells. Their hair is pulled back with gold ornaments and white vibhuti lines and red bindi are on their foreheads. One lifts a leg while the other stands on the other foot, both with hands in mudra gestures. Behind them a framed wall display shows red-toned photographs of robed figures, and a wooden door is on the right.2016-10-03Two female dancers perform on a stage in front of a pink wall, with a red fire extinguisher and a wall-mounted air conditioner behind them. Both wear white dhoti-style trousers with gold border patterns, red blouses with gold trim, gold waist belts, and layered gold necklaces and earrings. The dancer on the left has her arms raised overhead, and the dancer on the right holds one hand in a mudra gesture while extending the other arm outward. A framed poster on the wall shows a collage of photographs of saffron-robed spiritual leaders under the heading 'With other Spiritual Leaders'. A wooden door stands between the dancers and the poster.2016-10-03October 03 20162016-10-03Two female dancers perform a classical Indian dance on a red-draped stage in front of a pink wall. Both wear white dhoti-style trousers with gold borders, red blouses with gold trim, gold waist belts and layered pearl necklaces with gold pendants; they have forehead tilak, red bindi, jewelled hair ornaments and flower-decorated buns. The dancer at left bends her knees in a squatting stance with one arm raised, while the dancer at right lifts her arm and hand in a mudra. Ankle bells are visible. Yellow marigold petals lie on the stage edge. Framed portraits of a saffron-robed figure hang on the wall behind, and an air conditioner is mounted above.2016-10-03October 03 20162016-10-03