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Two women perform a folk dance on a red-carpeted stage in front of a large carved stone-relief panel of a seated deity with multiple arms and a crown, flanked by ornate golden arched screens and brass oil lamps. The dancer on the left wears a bright pink silk sari with gold border and a white floral garland, and the dancer on the right wears a royal blue sari with gold border and a white garland. Both balance decorated pink and white kalasha-style pots with feathered tops on their heads while extending their arms and bending their knees mid-step. A gold drape hangs behind the stage.

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May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01A stage performance under a gold-draped tent. Two women dance with decorated kalasha-style pots balanced on their heads; the pots have pink and white ornamentation with flower garlands. The woman on the left wears a bright pink silk saree with gold border and red bindi, arm outstretched. The woman on the right wears a royal blue saree with gold border, arm raised. Behind them is a large relief panel of a seated deity figure with multiple arms, flanked by carved golden arched panels and gold foliage decor. At the far left, seated women in red and white sarees watch; at the far right, a woman in orange clothing stands with hands together.2016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01May 01 20162016-05-01September 22 20172017-09-22 +1 copiesTwo women stand on a stage with hands pressed together in namaste, each balancing a brass pot on her head topped with a decorated pink and green bird-shaped ornament festooned with tinsel and pink fringe. The woman on the left wears a pink and gold sari and gold earrings; the woman on the right wears a royal blue sari with gold border, a white beaded necklace and a red flower in her hair. Behind them hang deep red curtains and a carved wooden panel with scrollwork, and an oil lamp stands at the left edge with musical instruments partly visible at the right. No a person candidate is visible.2016-05-01Two young women perform a classical Indian dance on a stage in front of draped red and silver sequined curtains. Both wear orange and blue silk costumes with gold borders, gold waist belts, layered necklaces, jhumka earrings and hair ornaments. The dancer on the right raises one arm high with an open hand, while the dancer on the left extends her hand forward. A carved golden pillar stands behind them, and a framed picture hangs at the upper left.2016-10-07September 22 20172017-09-22 +1 copiesTwo young women perform a classical Indian dance on a stage with a pink floor and dark red curtains. The dancer in front wears an orange sleeveless blouse over a white top, orange draped skirt with gold trim, a gold waist belt and ankle bells, and holds one arm raised with a hand gesture. The dancer behind wears a white blouse with gold trim, royal blue trousers with gold borders and ankle bells, and raises her hand to her forehead. A lavender draped fabric arch with brocade patterns and a golden carved pillar stand behind them, along with a decorative banner. No a person candidate is visible on stage.2016-12-23Two female classical dancers perform on a red stage in front of an ornate gold-painted temple-style backdrop with carved scrollwork, cross-shaped lattice windows and a row of carved elephants and animals. The dancer on the left wears a green blouse with a golden pleated skirt and a gold waist belt; the dancer on the right wears a purple blouse, teal-blue trousers and a golden pleated skirt. Both have hair in buns adorned with flowers and jewelry, wear necklaces and bangles, and raise their hands in expressive mudras. The scene resembles a Bharatanatyam performance.2017-09-22 +1 copiesMay 01 20162016-05-01