Behind the scenes of Kathakali | Trivandrum, Kerala, India | 2010
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Behind the scenes of Kathakali
Posted in Arts and Culture, Documentary, India, Portrait, Travel
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Chuvanna Thadi (Red Beard)
Dussasana | Trivandrum, Kerala, India | 2010
Chuvanna Thadi (Red Beard) make-up is given to aggressive and demoniac characters like Baali, Kaalakeya, Sugriiva, and Dussaasana.The entire face is painted red and a thick patch of black is provided around the eyes. Lips are also painted black.
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Tagged Chuvanna Thadi, Dussasana, Evil, India, Kathakali, Kerala, Make up, Red Beard, Trivandrum
Reflection
Kalamandalam Ratheesan | Trivandrum, Kerala, India | 2010
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Tagged India, Kalamandalam Ratheesan, Kathakali, Kerala, Make up, Mirror, Reflection, Trivandrum
Kathakali make-up
Kathakali make-up | Trivandrum, Kerala, India | 2010
Kathakali has a very elaborate make-up. The make-up can be mostly classified into five types namely Pacha (Green), Kathi (Knife), Kari (Black), Thadi (Beard) and Minukku (Prettying Up). Pacha portrays noble protagonists, Kathi portrays villainous characters, Kari is used for lady-demons, Vella Thadi (White Beard) is used for super human characters like Hanuman (the Monkey God), Chuvanna Thadi (Red Beard) for evil characters, Karutha Thadi (Black Beard) for the hunter and the Minukku vesham is used for female characters and sages.
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Kathakali artist
Kalamandalam Ratheesan | Trivandrum, Kerala, India | 2010
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Kathakali mudra
Kathakali mudra | Kala Ghoda Arts Festival | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | 2009
Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, India which originated in the 17th century. Kathakali has a unique combination of literature (Sahithyam), music (Sangeetham), painting (Chithram), acting (Natyam) and dance (Nritham).
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Tagged Hands, India, Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Kathakali, Kerala, Maharashtra, Mumbai
