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Kathakali -1

Kathakali, a dance drama, is the traditional art form of Kerala.  Depicted here is Sree Krishna in the story of Kuchela Vrutham  Photographed by me
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  1. LeoPawNovember 20, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Wow! That's beautiful. We hardly get to see this art form these days.

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  2. NishaNovember 21, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Thanks LeoPaw! yes, Kathakali is more popular elsewhere... People who can understand and enjoy it are lesser these days...

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  3. Firoze Shakir Photographer No1November 21, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    nice shot...

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  4. NishaNovember 21, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Thank you Firoze!

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  5. roopzNovember 21, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    cool...actually, where was the venue?

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  6. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Very nice..Being a Keralite,and being frank,I never got to see one this close..tanks

    http://zradar.wordpress.com/

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  7. NishaNovember 21, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Roopa,
    This was @ Sreekrishnapuram. It is my co-sister Priya, who is playing Krishna. She is a highly acclaimed Kathakali artist of our times...

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  8. NishaNovember 21, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Zradar,
    Thanks for the appreciation. Many of us dont get to watch Kathakali these days. But there are active Kathakali clubs in places like Ernakulam, where periodical performances occur. I myself belong to one of them, but never manage to get to Ernakulam in time for the "arangu"

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  9. :-DeeNovember 21, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Such rich colors and captured so aesthetically and vividly!!! Nice click!
    Grew up in Kerala.. nostalgic seeing this pic!! :)

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  10. NishaNovember 22, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Dee,

    Thanks...

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