The crimson carnival

[suku]

Habits form easily. And so, since I got one, I don't usually step out of the house without my camera. Luckily, that particular day, when I was visiting my cousin and his family, was no exception.

A religious procession was passing by. I asked my cousin to stop his car. Got off and simply couldn't stop clicking these beautiful and expressive

Comments

[anonymous]

Just wanted to point out that "Red Indian" is politically incorrect (just as no one uses the N word for the African-Americans), atleast in the country where they hail from. They are known as the "Native Americans".
No offense meant. Even I used to address them as above until I moved to US.

[suku]

Thanks :)

[pinak]

I like the pics...especially the first one!

[suku]

Thank you. :)

[suku]

:))

[mona1610]

lovely colors! the first pic is just brilliant as a portrait! :)

[suku]

Thank you lady! :)

And I saw the first and last episode of Fruit Basket. It's awesome. I read all the 26 episodes on the official website as well. I am gonna get its DVD somehow. Thanks for suggesting! :)

Not Kathakali - Theyyam

[anonymous]

Those are Theyyam dancers.

Theyyam is a folk art originating in northern Kerala. It's a primitive ritualistic art, reflecting features of a tribal culture, which is performed in temples and kavus (sacred groves) to propitiate deities. A Theyyam (a form or shape) acts as a medium between the deity and the devotee.

The Theyyam represents a mythological, divine or heroic character. There are over 350 Theyyam in northern Kerala, each with a distinct shape, form and story of origin. The hood, headdress, face painting, breast plate, bracelets, garlands and fabric of attire of each are distinct and meticulously crafted according to the character presented.

Re: Not Kathakali - Theyyam

[suku]

Indeed. Thanks for correcting and enlightening me. Correction made.