Kathakali mudra

Kathakali mudra from kala ghoda festival 2009, Mumbai india
Kathakali mudra | Kala Ghoda Arts Festival | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, India which originated in the 17th century. Kathakali has a unique combination of literature (Sahithyam), music (Sangeetham), painting (Chithram), acting (Natyam) and dance (Nritham).

59 Replies to “Kathakali mudra”

  1. The shine on the nails is authentic. U sud have shown more of the subject .. though it may have taken the clarity out of the fingers ..

    but try .. u can make it better .

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  2. elegant!

    I really enjoyed this picture after the knowing the background….I do hear this Kathakali everywhere, but have never seen this before:p

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  3. definitely unique… very different from cliche shots of kathakali…usually prominence is given to colors associated with this it..here you have highlighted the essence ‘the mudras’

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