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Two women perform a classical dance on a stage before a golden ornamental throne decorated with a tiger-skin cloth and a large framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure wearing a red turban, rudraksha mala and seated in padmasana. The woman on the left wears a red and white sari with gold trim, gold jewellery and flowers in her hair, her palms joined in namaskar. The woman on the right wears a green sari with gold border and a white dhoti-style skirt, facing the deity. Behind them stands a painted statue of a multi-armed deity in orange and gold holding a trident. A tall brass oil lamp stands center stage. On the right, a deity murti is adorned with red and orange garlands and gold ornaments. The stage has a red carpet and a gold-framed backdrop.

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Two female dancers in a temple-style stage performance perform a Bharatanatyam-style pose with arms extended before a golden ornate shrine. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse with gold trim and white dhoti-style trousers with her hair in a bun with white flowers; the dancer on the right wears a green blouse and white trousers. Behind them stands a decorated deity murti garlanded with red, yellow and multicoloured flower garlands on a green cloth backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. To the left a seated figure of a saint with a red turban, rudraksha mala and raised hand gesture sits on a gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion, beside a standing deity statue, a brass lamp and a kalasha. Red carpet covers the floor.2015-11-16Two female dancers in traditional costume perform on a red carpet before an ornate gold throne with lion-armrest supports and red cushions. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse with gold border and white dhoti-style trousers; the dancer on the right wears a green blouse with gold border and white trousers, hands in añjali. Behind the throne stand two painted deity figures with multiple arms, gold jewellery and orange-green garments, flanking brass oil lamps. To the right, a large green cloth backdrop with a deity murti decorated with red, yellow and purple flower garlands. A gold canopy hangs at top. No person is seated on the throne.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16A stage performance in a temple-style hall with a deep red velvet curtain backdrop. Two female dancers in traditional Bharatanatyam costume perform center stage: the left dancer wears a red blouse, red-and-white draped skirt and gold waist belt, with arms extended; the right dancer wears a green blouse and green-and-white costume with gold belt, arms outstretched. Between them stands an ornate gold throne with a canopy and lion-figure armrests, occupied by a seated figure in red and ornaments, flanked by brass oil lamps. On the left, a gilded carved temple pillar and an orange-draped altar hold a black shivalingam decorated with garlands. On the right, a gilded arch frames a green-draped deity murti with floral garlands.2015-11-16Two female dancers perform on a red-carpeted stage in front of a golden throne with lion-head arms and a tiger-skin cushion. The dancer on the left wears a green blouse, white dhoti-style trousers and a green pleated overskirt with gold waist belt, with gold necklaces and bangles, and gestures with raised hands. The dancer on the right, kneeling in a red blouse and white skirt with gold border, extends her hands toward the stage. Behind them stand two orange and gold painted dvarapala guardian figures holding fly-whisks and lamps. A seated figure in a red turban and white garments appears on a backdrop image beside the throne. To the right, a green draped curtain is decorated with garlands of red, orange and purple flowers, and brass oil lamps stand along the stage edges.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16Two female dancers perform on a red stage carpet in a temple-style hall. The dancer on the left wears a red and white costume with white dhoti-style trousers, and the dancer on the right wears a green blouse and skirt with white trousers and gold jewellery, both with arms extended in classical poses. Behind them a golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion sits before a painted backdrop of pillars and a central deity murti, with a golden canopy above. Brass oil lamps flank the stage, a black shivalinga with a white and yellow flower garland stands at left, and a green draped altar with flower garlands and a decorated deity at right completes the scene.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16Two female dancers perform on a stage with a red floor mat in a temple-style hall. The dancer on the left wears a red blouse and bodice with white dhoti-style pants and a gold waist belt, arms raised in a dance pose. The dancer on the right, kneeling in green, wears a green silk sari with gold border, gold jewelry and a pearl necklace, one hand extended. Behind them a golden peetha throne with a tiger-skin cushion holds a seated deity murti with a garland of marigolds and red flowers. Two standing guardian figures in orange dhotis flank the throne, and tall brass oil lamps stand on the stage. A green curtain and ornate golden arch frame a deity murti at right.2015-11-16A 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.2015-11-16