Behind the Mask

T Narayan | 09 Sep, 2015

A Kummatti performer gets his make-up done during Onam celebrations in Thrissur, Kerala. Kummatti kali is a traditional mask dance that has performance troupes going home to home and collecting small offerings

Kerala Kummatti mask dance Onam celebrations Thrissur

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