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Two young women in white and gold traditional dance costumes with purple blouses perform a synchronized Bharatanatyam-style dance on a red stage carpet. Each wears gold waist belts, layered necklaces, jhumka-style earrings and dark beaded ankle bands; one has hair in a braid with white flowers. Behind them stands a golden ornate throne flanked by gilded lion figures, with a tiger skin on the seat and red cushions. A large framed portrait on the throne back shows a figure wearing a red turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, seated with hands folded. To the right, a deity murti is decorated with yellow and white garlands and a green-and-orange draped cloth. A painted landscape with trees and mountains forms the backdrop, and brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne.

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Two female dancers perform on a stage before a gold ornate throne covered with a tiger-skin cloth. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse, red and gold draped skirt, white dhoti-style trousers and a gold waist belt, with a bindi and dark hair. The dancer on the right wears a green blouse and green draped skirt with white trousers and gold belt, her hands raised in a gesture. Behind the throne a large portrait shows a smiling man with a red turban, white beard, rudraksha mala and white garments, held on a gold-framed backdrop. Two golden standing statues of attendant figures in orange and gold flank the throne, and brass lamps stand on the stage. To the right a deity murti is decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers and a green silk cloth.2015-11-16Two 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 young women perform a classical Indian dance on a stage with dark red curtains. Both wear white and red sarees with gold waist belts, gold necklaces and jhumka earrings, with flowers in their hair. Behind them, a large golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion and golden lion armrests holds a projected image of a seated figure in a red turban and red garments, wearing a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a figure in orange and garlands is visible at the right edge.2015-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 16 20152015-11-16Two women perform a dance on a stage before a gold throne draped with red cushions and a tiger-skin cloth, flanked by golden lion figures and tall brass lamps. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse with gold trim and white dhoti-style trousers with a gold belt and necklaces, arms raised. The dancer on the right wears a green blouse with gold border, white trousers, gold belt and gold necklace, one arm raised. Behind them a large projected or printed image shows a seated figure in red robes with a red turban and rudraksha mala, hands in mudra, on the throne. Red velvet curtains and a gold canopy frame the stage.2015-11-16November 18 20152015-11-18November 16 20152015-11-16Two young women in traditional Indian dance costume perform on a red-carpeted stage in front of a painted backdrop of Shiva seated with a flame and a forest scene. Both wear red blouses with orange and yellow pleated sarees with gold borders, jewellery, flowers in their hair, and ankle bells. Their arms are extended in a dance pose toward a golden throne draped in red cushions with a tiger skin, flanked by golden lion figures and brass lamps. A golden bull or ornate figure stands at right beside a deity murti adorned with yellow and purple garlands. The scene appears to be a stage dance performance in a temple-style hall.2015-11-11November 16 20152015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16Two female dancers in traditional Indian dance costume pose on a red stage before a gold-and-red ornate throne with lion-shaped armrests. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse and red skirt with gold waistband, and holds one palm outward; the dancer on the right wears a green blouse and green skirt with a gold waistband and extends one arm while raising a hand. Both wear white churidar-style trousers, forehead tilak, gold necklaces, rudraksha-style malas, and ankle bells. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne, and a garland of flowers hangs at the right edge. Behind them, a backdrop of deep red drapes is visible. Two people are physically present, and a large printed portrait appears faintly behind the dancers on the throne.2015-11-16Two female dancers in pink and red costumes with white drapes perform on a red-carpeted stage in front of an ornate golden throne with a tiered golden canopy and lion-shaped armrests. One dancer, in profile, raises her hands in a classical gesture, while the other stands with hands on her hips, facing the audience. Golden carved panels flank the left side, and on the right a deity murti is decorated with garlands of yellow and pink flowers on an orange cloth. Brass oil lamps stand beside the throne, and a purple light glows on the stage floor.2015-11-18