Dusk at Kumbakonam . . .

The dusk time light falls on the tall gopuram of the Sri Kumbheswarar Temple where the Natyanjali is being held. Every evening, recitals start at 6 p.m. and run past midnight.

The second visual of the cuppola which stands at the side of the stage where dancers perform. It now serves as a green room - if this was well lit it would enhance the effect of the backdrop to this stage.

Seldom are heritage structures 'used' to prop the performance space.