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Two female dancers perform on a stage with deep red drapes and gold-carved wooden pillars with lion-like figures, and a red floor. On the left, a dancer in a white blouse and bright blue pleated lower garment, with gold jewellery and a bindi, raises her hands in an expressive gesture. On the right, a dancer in an orange saree with gold border and a gold waistbelt, with a garland-like necklace and a flower in her hair, stands beside a draped navy cloth-covered platform. A silver-trimmed stand and a saffron-fringed ceremonial banner with a red and white emblem stand behind them.

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Two female classical dancers perform on a red stage in front of a maroon curtain and ornate gold pillars. The dancer on the right wears an orange sari-style costume with a gold waist belt and gold anklets, a gold necklace and earrings, and holds one arm outstretched. The dancer on the left wears a white blouse with an orange skirt, a bead necklace, and raises her hands palm-outward. A lavender draped fabric hangs at the left and a dark draped table sits behind, with a decorative orange umbrella-style banner at the right.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Two female dancers perform Bharatanatyam-style classical dance on a red stage before maroon curtains and gilded pillars with carved figures. The dancer on the left wears a white blouse with an orange draped skirt and gold waist belt, with a red bindi, drop earrings and a beaded necklace, her arms extended with hands raised in mudras. The dancer on the right wears an orange-saffron blouse and orange dhoti-style draped skirt with gold border and gold waist belt, her long hair loose, one hand raised above her head in a mudra. Behind them hang decorative banners with a white bird emblem on red and gold, a draped lavender cloth and an empty dark chair. Ankle bells are visible.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Two young women stand with palms pressed together in anjali mudra on a red stage before a draped maroon curtain and gold-carved pillars. The woman on the left wears a cream blouse, an orange sari with gold waist belt, and a necklace; the woman on the right wears a cream top with an orange dhoti-style costume, gold waist belt, and ankle bells. Between them stands a draped black-covered table or seat. Two ornate saffron-and-white flag banners with floral designs flank the stage, and a patterned silver fabric hangs at the left edge.2016-12-23Two young women perform a classical dance on a stage with red curtains and ornate gold carved pillars. The dancer on the left wears a white blouse, royal blue silk trousers, a hair bun and gold jewelry, with bells on her ankles. The dancer on the right wears an orange saffron-coloured drape and orange trousers, long loose hair, a necklace and bangles, with ankle bells, and is smiling as she moves toward her partner. A dark draped chair sits center stage between them, and a silver-topped pedestal stands at left. The stage floor is pink.2016-12-23A photograph of two female dancers performing on a red stage before a maroon curtain flanked by ornate gold-carved pillars. The dancer on the left wears an orange sleeveless top, orange trousers with a gold belt and dark ankle bells, and raises both arms above her head with palms together. The dancer on the right wears a cream blouse with an orange draped skirt, balancing on one leg with her arms raised. A decorative umbrella with a red and blue design stands between them. No a person candidate is visible.2016-12-23Two young women perform on a stage with a red floor and maroon curtains, standing with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Both wear orange and cream costumes with gold waistbands and ankle bells. The woman on the left wears a cream blouse, orange dhoti-style drape and a necklace; the woman on the right wears an orange sleeveless top with a matching orange scarf, orange trousers and a red-beaded necklace. Behind them are gold-carved pillars, a draped black table or throne-like platform, and two orange ceremonial umbrellas with a red and white emblem of a dove. A patterned silver-grey cloth hangs at the left edge.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Two 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.2016-12-23A female dancer performs a classical Indian dance on a red stage in front of maroon curtains. She wears a white and cream blouse with a gold waist sash, royal blue dhoti-style trousers edged in gold, and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and bangles. Her bare feet are in a wide, bent-knee stance with fists raised at chest level. Ornate golden carved pillars with lion-like figures flank her, with orange and gold pennants at the sides and a draped dark cloth-covered table behind her. A silver ornamental stool sits at the left edge of the stage.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23