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Two female dancers perform on a stage in front of a large golden throne (peetha) with a tiger-skin cushion and lion-face armrests. A large framed portrait of a seated, shaved-headed figure in red robes, a red turban and rudraksha mala sits on the throne, flanked by brass oil lamps (lamps) and garlands. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse, white pleated trousers and a gold waist belt; the dancer on the right wears a green blouse and dhoti-style trousers with gold jewellery, both with arms raised overhead. The backdrop has painted pink and green columns and a golden canopy.

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Two young female dancers perform on a red carpet in a temple-style hall. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse with white dhoti-style trousers and a red skirt drape, her hair in a bun with white flowers. The dancer on the right wears a green blouse with gold border, white trousers and a green drape, extending one arm outward. Behind them is a gilded throne draped in red cushions and a tiger-skin cloth, with an oil lamp stand on each side and carved statues of deities with raised arms. A large printed portrait of a seated man in saffron clothing with a red turban and rudraksha malas hangs on the backdrop; the printed image is not a physical person. Gold dhoti-style costume and ornamented pillars frame the scene.2015-11-16Two female dancers perform in a temple-style hall before a gold throne with a tiger-skin cloth. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse and red-and-white skirt with a gold waist belt and ankle bells, striking a pose with her arms out. The dancer on the right wears a green blouse and skirt with a gold border, gold necklaces and bangles, one arm raised with a hand gesture. Behind them stands a large portrait of a seated figure in saffron-pink robes with a rudraksha mala and raised hands, placed on the throne as a depiction, not a physical person. Two golden standing deity statues flank the throne, with brass oil lamps and a lingam on the left beside marigold garlands. The walls are painted in pink, green and blue with ornate pillars.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16Two young women perform a classical Indian dance on a red stage carpet in front of a golden throne draped with red cushions and tiger-skin panels. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse with gold trim, a white dhoti-style skirt and gold waist belt, with a gold necklace and bangles, arms outstretched with mudra-like hand gestures. 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A projected or printed image of a seated figure in red and white with a mala sits on the throne back. A garlanded column with flowers appears at the right edge.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16Two female dancers perform on a red-carpeted stage in front of an ornate golden throne backdrop. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse with gold border, white pants and a red-and-gold sash, one arm raised. The dancer on the right wears a green sari-style costume with gold trim and a pendant necklace, arms extended in a classical pose. Behind them stands a large golden throne with red cushions and a tiger-skin cloth, flanked by golden lion figures and oil lamps. A printed portrait of a bearded seated figure wearing red and rudraksha malas is placed on the throne, labelled by the photo's caption. Two golden standing deity murti flank the throne, and a kalasha-topped golden canopy hangs above. Garlands of marigolds and roses decorate a black shivalinga at left.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16A stage performance in a temple-style hall with painted pillars and a golden throne. Two female dancers in traditional costume perform on a red carpet: the left dancer wears a red blouse, red skirt with gold waistband and white trousers, arms raised; the right dancer wears a green blouse and green skirt with gold trim and white trousers, arms raised with a gold necklace. Between them a golden ornate throne with tiger-skin upholstery holds a large painted figure of a seated man with a red turban and red-and-white garland, hands in mudra, flanked by golden lion heads. Gold lamp stands with oil lamps flank the throne. A standing painted deity figure in orange with a crown stands beside the throne. Garlands of marigolds and roses decorate a golden frame on the right. A golden kalasha-style canopy rises above the throne.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16A female dancer in a green blouse and white pleated dhoti-style skirt with a gold waist belt and necklace performs on a red stage before a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth. Behind her, a seated figure in red and white robes with a rudraksha mala sits on the throne, flanked by two standing gold-and-orange deity statues with raised arms. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and at right, garlanded figures in green and red are visible. The backdrop shows painted temple pillars, a golden canopy and a wooden door.2015-11-16