A dancer (Bharatanatyam, I believe) preparing for a performance. She is applying alta to her feet. Y

A dancer (Bharatanatyam, I believe) preparing for a performance. She is applying alta to her feet. Y

A dancer (Bharatanatyam, I believe) preparing for a performance. She is applying alta to her feet. You can also see the surya and chandra (sun and moon) ornaments in her hair (surya always is worn on the right). 

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