Bharatanatyam Classical Dance, Girl performing Bharatanatyam classical dance of Kerala. (Photo Copyright © by Saji Maramon)

• Contributor: Saji Maramon / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: JXXYYM
• File size: 35.2 MB (2 MB Compressed download)
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• Dimensions: 3040 x 4048 px | 25.7 x 34.3 cm | 10.1 x 13.5 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 26 January 2009
• Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Bharata Natyam is one of the oldest dance forms of India.

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