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    "Theyyam" dancing God's of Kerala, India Theyyam is a popular Hindu ritual form of worship of North Malabar, Kerala, India. Thousands of years old traditions, rituals and customs evolved into its present form. Shooting Theyyam was a life changing experience for me.

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    Final staging: The performer at the last leg of his performance here. The act of dancing and walking around with more than 50 kilogram costume for three hours takes a superhuman effort. In a way he is acting like a God! by: praveendev Views[512] Drummers seeking the perfect rhythm: Music is an integral part of Theyyam as it upholds the spirit of the entire event. by: praveendev Views[267] Contemplation: A Performer waits in anticipation after his first round of makeup. Becoming a Theyyam performer is physically and mentally challenging. by: praveendev Views[438] Painting the colors of god : Artists painting makeup on the performers using traditional techniques and design. by: praveendev Views[1235] God and Communism: Kannur, Kerala, India: Theyyam performers returning after cock-sacrifice. The juxtaposition of traditional Hindu ritual and the communist banner in the background reflects the current political scenario in Kannur, Kerala. Even to the present day Kannur district is a strong hold of communist party in Kerala. by: praveendev Views[2162]
     

    Shooting the Theyyam

    Wednesday, 2 Jan 2013 | Views [279]

    The photographs presented are taken at Ashtamanchal Baghavathi Temple, Payyannoor, Kannur, Kerala, India between 22nd-24th April 2012. The yearly celebrations where held at the temple during this time and I was fortunate to witness the local legend.... Read more >

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    Wednesday, 2 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    I have always felt Photography as fine art has infinite possibilities of story telling. The moment I glanced at Henri Cartier Bresson's work, it touched me immediately. The dialog between the viewer and the world he is capturing, the process leads to ... Read more >
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