Indian Dance - Kathakali - From Kerala
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@shfullclip9mm Women and ascetics have lustrous, yellowish faces and this semi-realistic category forms the fifth class.In addition, there are modifications of the five basic sets described above such as Vella Thadi |white beard) used to depict Hanuman (the Monkey-God) and Pazhuppu, which is majorly used for Lord Shiva and Balabhadra.
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@shfullclip9mm Rajasik characters having an evil streak(anti-heroes in the play)are portrayed with streaks of red in a green-painted face. Excessively evil characters such as demons (totally tamasic) have a predominantly red make-up and a red beard. They are called Red Beard (Red Beard). Tamasic characters such as uncivilised hunters and woodsmen are represented with a predominantly black make-up base and a black beard and are called black beard (meaning black beard) (cont)
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from spain
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I have always admired this dance form, I am curious to know the story/tradition behind the costumes particularly the painting of the face green. Does it have some symbolism?
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great fan from kerala ( gods own country) we welcome all the fans to kerala welcome and enjoy it feel it
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Great! Wonderful Art! Wonderful culture! Incredible India! - A fan from Vietnam
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Or I should say, what is the film that was shown throughout, with the bharatanatyam dancers?
Great! From a fan in Bulgaria :)))
ssiso8 3 years ago 10
Great ! From a fan in Brazil !
gusesalq 3 years ago 9