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  • An actor plays a god in a production of the epic, the Ramayana at the Kerala Kalamandalam<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • An actor plays the demon Ravana in a production of the epic, the Ramayana at the Kerala Kalamandalam<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • Dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Female dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Female dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Female dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Female dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Female dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Male dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Male dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Female dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • Male dancers wearing traditional costumes participate in the Kecak fire dance, which takes place at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple at the southernmost tip of the island on 17th June, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. It is a sacredly positioned temple, believed to protect the island from evil spirits, and the fire dance performance is an adaptation of the Ramayana Hindu story.
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  • An actor leaps into the audience during a production of the Ramayana at the Kerala Kalamandalam.<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her hands shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
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  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her face shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
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  • An actor has make up applied to his face before a performance of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana..The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
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  • During a performance of the Indian epic the Ramayana Ganga Thampi (center), plays the role of Sita the wronged wife of the exiled King Rama. She is both teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
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  • An actor leaps into the audience during a production of the Ramayana at the Kerala Kalamandalam.<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • During a performance of the Indian epic the Ramayana Ganga Thampi (center), plays the role of Sita the wronged wife of the exiled King Rama. She is both teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0307_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her face shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0127_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her face shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0069_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her face shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
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  • An actor checks his make up in a mirror held by a senior student before a performance of the Ramayana at the Kerala Kalamandalam.The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
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  • The grand finale of a performance of the Indian epic the Ramayana Ganga Thampi (center), plays the role of Sita the wronged wife of the exiled King Rama. She is both teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
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  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her face shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
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  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her face shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0014_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her feet shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0193_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her face shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
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  • An actor is laced into a costume before a performance of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The costume is the most distinctive characteristic of Kathakali.  The makeup is very elaborate and the costumes are very large and heavy. There are several kinds of costume. There are: Sathwika (the hero), Kathi (the villain), Minukku (females), and Thatti. These basic divisions are further subdivided in a way which is very well known to Malayali (Keralite) audiences.  Each character is instantly recognisable by their characteristic makeup and costume.The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
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  • Banteay Srei. This beautiful and intricately carved, fine grained rose coloured sandstone temple is situated 30km north of Siem Reap. This is the most intricately carved of all of Angkor's temples, with it's surfaces depicting floral designs and "Ramayana" scenes. It is a small and compact temple, whose stunning carvings make for one of Angkor's most intriguing.
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  • Banteay Srei. This beautiful and intricately carved, fine grained rose coloured sandstone temple is situated 30km north of Siem Reap. This is the most intricately carved of all of Angkor's temples, with it's surfaces depicting floral designs and "Ramayana" scenes. It is a small and compact temple, whose stunning carvings make for one of Angkor's most intriguing.
    2006-11-07_Banteay Srei_D.jpg
  • Banteay Srei. This beautiful and intricately carved, fine grained rose coloured sandstone temple is situated 30km north of Siem Reap. This is the most intricately carved of all of Angkor's temples, with it's surfaces depicting floral designs and "Ramayana" scenes. It is a small and compact temple, whose stunning carvings make for one of Angkor's most intriguing.
    2006-11-07_Banteay Srei_M.jpg
  • Banteay Srei. This beautiful and intricately carved, fine grained rose coloured sandstone temple is situated 30km north of Siem Reap. This is the most intricately carved of all of Angkor's temples, with it's surfaces depicting floral designs and "Ramayana" scenes. It is a small and compact temple, whose stunning carvings make for one of Angkor's most intriguing.
    2006-11-07_Banteay Srei_B.jpg
  • Banteay Srei. This beautiful and intricately carved, fine grained rose coloured sandstone temple is situated 30km north of Siem Reap. This is the most intricately carved of all of Angkor's temples, with it's surfaces depicting floral designs and "Ramayana" scenes. It is a small and compact temple, whose stunning carvings make for one of Angkor's most intriguing.
    2006-11-07_Banteay Srei_G.jpg
  • Banteay Srei. This beautiful and intricately carved, fine grained rose coloured sandstone temple is situated 30km north of Siem Reap. This is the most intricately carved of all of Angkor's temples, with it's surfaces depicting floral designs and "Ramayana" scenes. It is a small and compact temple, whose stunning carvings make for one of Angkor's most intriguing.
    2006-11-07_Banteay Srei_C.jpg
  • Banteay Srei. This beautiful and intricately carved, fine grained rose coloured sandstone temple is situated 30km north of Siem Reap. This is the most intricately carved of all of Angkor's temples, with it's surfaces depicting floral designs and "Ramayana" scenes. It is a small and compact temple, whose stunning carvings make for one of Angkor's most intriguing.
    2006-11-07_Banteay Srei_A.jpg
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