Kathakali Dance Costume and Performance - Kerala’s Classical Art Form #3676225 (License: Personal Use)

This image depicts a Kathakali dancer portraying a noble or divine character (Pacha type), distinguished by green facial makeup, a towering ceremonial headdress (Kireedam), and a voluminous white-and-red pleated skirt (Kattai). The costume includes golden jewelry, armlets, and symbolic hand gestures (mudras) integral to narrative expression. Every element-from the eye makeup to the fabric patterns-carries deep cultural and mythological significance rooted in South Indian temple traditions.

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