Having seen a Kathakali demonstration and show in Thekkady, we booked tickets for the show here - very easy since the Kathakali centre was just around the corner.
As part of the introduction, we could watch the performers putting on the intricate makeup which can take more than an hour for each character.
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| Arjuna starting his makeup |
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| About halfway there. |
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| The finished article. |
Even with a 'crib sheet' to explain the plot, I'm not sure I followed much, but it was a fascinating spectacle to watch - although I might pass on the full 6-9 hour performance.
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| I think this was Shiva and the goddess Parvathi |
Slightly disconcerting to find that the all-powerful Shiva seemed to make a noise which sounded like one of
The Clangers!!
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