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Two young female dancers perform a Bharatanatyam piece on a glossy stage in front of a painted temple-style backdrop with a wooden double door. Both wear red blouses, gold-bordered orange-yellow pleated skirts, flowers in their hair and ankle bells. The dancer on the left faces away with arms lowered, while the dancer on the right extends one arm outward. Two large illuminated statues of four-armed deities stand flanking the door, with brass oil lamps and a garland hung across the doorway. Purple and pink stage lighting washes the scene.

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A photograph of a Bharatanatyam dance performance on a stage lit with pink and purple light. Two dancers in red and orange costumes with gold borders stand before a large wooden double door framed by white flower garlands. Their hair is braided with flowers and tassels. Flanking them are two large painted deity murti figures with multiple arms, pink skin and jewelled crowns. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a small patch of dried leaves lies on the stage floor. Two physical people are visible.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01A Bharatanatyam dance performance on a polished stage in front of a painted temple-style backdrop with a wooden double door framed by a floral garland. Two female dancers in orange and red costumes with gold waist belts and necklaces raise their arms in dance poses, one on the left and one on the right. A standing deity murti with a crown, pink body, green sash and garlands stands centrally between brass oil lamps (deepas), with mirrored stage reflections below.2014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a polished reflective stage in front of a temple-style backdrop. Both wear orange and red silk costumes with gold borders, gold waist belts, red-and-gold sashes, gold pendant necklaces, jhumka earrings, floral hair ornaments and ankle bells. The left dancer holds one arm extended and the right dancer opens her arms outward, both smiling. Behind them stand painted deity murti figures, one with multiple arms and a green-blue body, flanked by brass oil lamps and a closed wooden door draped with marigold garlands.2014-06-01 +1 copiesJune 01 20142014-06-01Two young female dancers perform Bharatanatyam on a stage lit in warm red and orange light. Both wear red blouses with gold borders and skirts, one in orange-red and one in yellow, with hair in long braids decorated with white flowers. Their arms are raised in dance poses before a large wooden double door hung with a garland. Flanking them are tall painted statues of multi-armed deities holding weapons. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the stage, and the polished floor reflects the figures.2014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform on a polished stage in front of a large wooden door with a multi-tiered ornate frame, framed by hanging marigold and jasmine garlands. The dancer on the left wears a red-orange blouse and skirt with gold waist belt and a gold necklace, arms extended. The dancer on the right wears a red blouse with a yellow-orange skirt, red drape and gold waist belt, arms outstretched, with white flowers in her hair. Brass standing oil lamps flank the stage, and a painted deity figure with multiple arms is partly visible behind them. Stage lights glow pink and purple.2014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a polished stage in front of a large wooden double door lit with pink and purple light. Both wear red and gold silk costumes with gold waist belts, layered necklaces, jhumka earrings, bangles and flower-adorned hair. The dancer on the left extends one arm outward while the dancer on the right holds her hands at her hips. Behind them are painted murti figures of multi-armed deities, with brass lamp stands flanking the stage and a kumkum-coloured floor mat near the feet of the dancers.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01Two female dancers perform Bharatanatyam on a stage lit in warm orange light before a wooden door framed by painted columns. The dancer on the left wears a magenta and gold costume with a gold waist belt and flower-adorned hair, arms raised. The dancer on the right wears a bright orange and gold sari with turquoise trim, arms extended outward in a graceful pose. Behind them stand two large painted guardian statues with multiple arms, holding ritual objects, adorned with garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepa stands) line the stage edges and a garland hangs across the door. The floor is glossy and reflects the figures.2014-06-01Two female dancers perform Bharatanatyam on a glossy stage in a temple-style hall. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse, red-and-orange skirt with gold waist belt and a flowing draped cloth, with flowers in her hair. The dancer on the right wears a red blouse with a yellow skirt, red sash and gold belt, with white flowers in her hair. Both have arms extended outward, one hand raised in a mudra. Behind them stand large painted deity murti statues in purple and green light, and brass oil lamps stand at left beside a hanging floral garland. Two dancers are visible.2014-06-01A female Bharatanatyam dancer in an orange and red silk costume with gold jewellery and a flower-decorated hairstyle performs on a polished stage. She stands between two large painted deity murti figures, each with multiple arms and crowns, holding ceremonial objects. Behind her is a wooden double door hung with garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps on stands. Stage lights in pink and purple illuminate the scene.2014-06-01