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Two women perform a classical dance on a stage before an ornate silver-and-gold shrine. In the foreground, a woman in a cream and gold saree kneels on a red rug, one arm raised with a hand gesture. Beside her, a second woman in an orange and cream saree balances on one leg with arms lifted. Behind them stand large decorated deity murti, including a figure with a trident and a consort, seated on a gilded throne-like peetha. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage, and a garlanded deity image sits in a red niche at left.

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September 10 20152015-09-10September 10 20152015-09-10 +1 copiesSeptember 10 20152015-09-10Photograph of an evening stage performance before an ornate gold-and-silver backdrop with deity murtis, including a seated four-armed figure with a trident and another deity form. A seated man in a maroon-red robe and turban, with a rudraksha mala, sits on a gold throne and gestures with folded hands. Two women in traditional white-and-saffron saris stand beside the throne; the taller one holds a lit oil lamp aloft while the other, kneeling in a cream sari with green border, raises her hand in a graceful dance pose. Silver ceremonial umbrellas, brass stands, a red carpet and a patterned low table complete the scene.2015-09-10Photograph of a stage performance set before ornate golden and silver temple-style décor with carved pillars and an arched backdrop. Two women in traditional saris dance: the left performer wears a white sari with orange and gold borders and raises one hand, while the right performer wears a cream sari with a green and maroon border over teal skirt folds and raises her arm overhead. Behind them are large deity figures and a seated figure on a gilded throne, with brass lamp stands and a colourful bunting strip overhead. The stage floor shows patterned carpet and silver-toned platforms.2015-09-10September 10 20152015-09-10Two women perform a dance in a richly decorated temple hall lined with ornate gold and silver deity shrines, lamp stands and a silver-framed arch. The woman on the left wears a white sari with orange and red-striped border, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and bangles, her arms extended outward as she steps forward. The woman on the right, in a cream sari with a patterned border and teal skirt beneath, raises both arms overhead and lifts one leg in a balanced pose. Behind them are deity murtis with crowns and garlands, and a row of hanging colourful prayer flags runs along the top. Low silver-covered platforms and a red carpet sit in the foreground.2015-09-10September 10 20152015-09-10September 10 20152015-09-10September 10 20152015-09-10Photograph of a stage set with ornate gold and silver ceremonial decor, dark backdrop and a row of gold lamp stands. Two standing women in sarees perform a dance: one in a cream and beige saree with arms raised and hands together overhead, the other in an orange-bordered white saree with arms extended outward. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and beaded rudraksha mala sits on a gold throne at left, with a red head covering, hands held together in front. Behind them are large deity murtis with a trident and gold jewelled adornments, and a gold-framed seat draped in teal. Gold and silver kalasha-like ornaments and striped bunting decorate the set. The seated figure's face is not clearly visible enough to confirm identity from appearance.2015-09-10September 10 20152015-09-10