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A female classical dancer in a yellow and orange silk costume with gold-green borders stands on a stage in a striking pose, one arm extended to the left. She wears a gold head ornament, jasmine flowers in her hair, layered pearl necklaces, a gold waist belt and bangles. Behind her hangs a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with a long pearl mala, set against a dark curtain. Red and green floral decoration lines the stage edge.

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May 03 20082008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03December 16 20172017-12-16A female classical dancer performs in profile on a wooden stage in front of a blank projection screen. She wears an orange and gold silk sari with green borders, a red blouse, a gold headpiece with white flowers, a white flower garland draped over one shoulder, gold bangles, and dark ankle bells. Her hands are held in mudra gestures while one foot is lifted. A potted palm and white flowers scattered on the stage frame the scene.2008-05-03A female Bharatanatyam-style dancer performs on a stage edged with red roses and white jasmine flowers against a dark backdrop. She wears a golden-yellow silk sari with a brown border and green pleated trim, a brown blouse with green edging, a pearl necklace with a red pendant, and a jewelled headpiece with white flowers in her hair. Her hand is raised in a mudra and she smiles. Behind her, a second dancer in a green and gold costume with a matching headpiece is partly visible at the left edge.2008-05-03A female dancer in a saffron, orange and gold traditional costume with a gold waist belt and jhumka earrings stands on a stage with raised arms, palms together, gazing upward. Behind her hangs a gilt-framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes and a white-beaded mala, seated before a banyan tree trunk with one hand raised in blessing. A blue-draped stage edge is decorated with red flowers and green leaves against a black backdrop.2008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03A female classical dancer performs on a stage in an orange and gold silk sari with a green and gold border and a red blouse. She raises both arms overhead with open hands, wears gold bangles, a white flower headpiece, a gold necklace with white beaded strands, and a nose ring. Red and green floral garland decorates the stage edge, with a dark curtain and a projection screen behind her.2008-07-18Stage photograph of Bharatanatyam-style dancers performing on a low stage edged with a border of red roses and green leaves. Two dancers in the foreground wear gold-bordered brown and green silk costumes with gold jewellery, flowers in their hair and bangles; one holds her hand near her face in a mudra. A third dancer at right wears an orange and gold costume and is mid-leap. A potted palm and dark backdrop surround the stage.2008-05-03December 16 20172017-12-16October 01 20082008-10-01May 03 20082008-05-03