The Karthakali Performer. (Best Viewed Large) The Mahabharata is the great national epic poem of India (officially known as "Bharat").

Great colors and great expression captured! I agree with the fact that the other shot is less effective. Nice and original shot.

A very complex, spectacular, classical dance-drama of Kerala.

Most noticeable aspect of Kathakali is its elaborate costumes and make-up code. The faces of noble men are painted green. Noble men with an evil streak are also given green make-up but with red streaks on their faces. Pure evil ones wear predominantly red make-up. And so on.

 

If you would like to learn more please try

http://members.rediff.com/skanair/kathakali.htm

 

 

magazine like, is it posed?

Thanks for visiting everyone. Augustine, very good Kathakali information. Mondiani, no it's not posed. Taken on a street performance.