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Kathak dancer in traditional Mughal attire

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Birju Maharaj, dressed in traditional golden Kathak attire and cap, sits with one arm raised while performing at a cultural event in New Delhi.

Birju Maharaj

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Chandigarh. Statuettes at the Rock Garden of Chandigarh a sculpture park in Chandigarh, India, also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden. Created by Nek Chand Saini an Indian self taught artist. visionary artist, folk artist, environmental art

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