Kathakali Dance Performances

Dramatic portrayals of Kathakali dancers in elaborate costumes and makeup, showcasing traditional Indian culture and storytelling through dance.

South Indian kathakali dancer performing Kerala India MR 761C Copyright: xKrishnadasxMenon/DinodiaxPhotox

Kathakkali dancer, Kerala, India

Kathakali dancer wearing jewelry, Kochi, Kerala, India, Asia

Kathakali is a famous dance-drama of south indian state of Kerala. Ravana (kathi) character. In the beginning of play actor is hidden behind the therasila, little by little showing up.

Close-up of a stage performer wearing a costume, Bali, Indonesia

Kathakali dancer performing on a stage, Kerala, India

South Indian kathakali dancer performing Kerala India MR 761C Copyright: xKrishnadasxMenon/DinodiaxPhotox

Yaksha is the name of a broad class of nature-spirits, usually benevolent, who are caretakers of the natural treasures hidden in the earth and tree roots. They appear in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist mythology. Lampang was originally founded during the 7th century Dvaravati period. Nothing remains from these early times, but the city is rich in temples, many of which have a distinctly Burmese flavour as Lampang had a substantial Burmese population in the 19th century, most of whom were involved in the logging industry.

Detail of a celebration mask Bali Indonesia

Legong dance performed by Bina Remaja troupe, Ubud palace, Bali, Indonesia, Asia

Theyyam performer during a ritual, near Kasargod, North Kerala, South India, Asia

Kathakali Dancer India, Kerala, India. Kathakali is the traditional art form of Kerala

Tempelwächter Tempelwächter Copyright: xZoonar.com/th.vietzx 3264797

Pacha Green noble and the divine character in Kathakali, Kerala Kalamandalam Koothambalam temple theatre Cheruthuruthy near Soranur, Kerala, South India, India, Asia

Religious shrine, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal

Apsara - dancer in Cambodia, Asia

Figur an buddhistischem Tempel Tempel auf dem Gelände des Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand Copyright: xZoonar.com/ChristianxMueringerx 1462142

Kathakali dancer performing.

Theyyam dancer, Temple ritual dance in Kerala, India, Asia

Telek, mask dance, Puri Saren, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, Asia

Classical dance mask, Kerala, India Copyright: xHarixMahidhar/DinodiaxPhotox

man performing indian classical Kathakali dance, kerala, india Copyright: xNxSharma/DinodiaxPhotox

Mask, Yakshagana performance, dance theater, Karnataka, India, Asia

Katakali artist posing dressed up as Shiva, Varkala, Kerala, India, Asia

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. International Folk Art Market. Folk masks from Bhutan.

Ornate demon statue under cloudy sky

Kathakali dance, Pachcha or Pacha character, Kerala, southern India, Asia

Legong dance performed by Bina Remaja troupe, Ubud palace, Bali, Indonesia, Asia

Mask with money in the mouth and eyes, Trundruk temple near Lhasa, Tibet, Asia

Theyyam Dancer, Temple Ritual Dance, Kerala, India, Asia

Mask dance hemis, ladakh, jammu and kashmir, india, asia Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Portrait of a male Chinese opera performer holding a bowl full of gold coins

South Indian kathakali dancer performing Kerala India MR 761C Copyright: xKrishnadasxMenon/DinodiaxPhotox

Kathakali dancer performing.

Theyyam performer during a ritual, near Kasargod, North Kerala, South India, Asia

Somvati Amas , Jejuri, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

The Ramakien is the Thai version of the Indian epic, the Ramayana or the 'Romance of Rama', and has an important influence on Thai literature, art and drama. It is regarded as the National Epic of Thailand. Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha); full official name Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. It is located within the precincts of the Grand Palace. The Grand Palace served as the official residence of the Kings of Thailand from the 18th century onwards. Construction of the Palace began in 1782, during the reign of King Rama I, when he moved the capital across the river from Thonburi to Bangkok.

Lakshman temple in Rishikesh

Noble or green character in Kathakali at Kerala Kalamandalam, classical dance of Kerala, India, Asia

Kathakali dance shows performance at Mudra centre at Thekkady Kerala India MR 764D 2009 Copyright: xSureshxGavali/DinodiaxPhotox

Kathakali, Kathakai dancer, temple dance, Kerala Kathakali Centre, Kochi, Ernakulam, Fort Cochin, Vypan, Ochanathuruthu, India, Asia

Asia, China, Chengdu. Shu Feng Ya Yun, Sichuan opera, stick puppet show. (Editorial Usage Only)

Embroidered, statue and Indian religious deity, believe and faith with worship. Empty, gold and art with history, icon and philosophy with sculpture, temple and prayer with gratitude and hope

Hemis, India, September 4, 2011: Statue of wrathful protective Buddhist deity in Hemis gompa. Ladakh, India, Asia

Mask for ritual dances in Buddhist monasteries, Thiksey, Jammu and Kashmir, India, Asia

Daemons of Disease Mask 19th Century. Each mask represents a different disease. Sri Lanka

Close-up of a theyyam dancer with his painted face, Kerala, India

The Kathakali character Bali on stage with Ravana, Perattil, Kerala, India, Asia

INDONESIA, BALI, BARONG DANCE, BARONG MASK

South Indian kathakali dancer performing Kerala India MR 761C Copyright: xKrishnadasxMenon/DinodiaxPhotox

Demon Ravana face on Dussera dusera Festival Copyright: xManojxNavalkar/DinodiaxPhotox

Chou mask of Purulia, Calcutta Kolkata, West Bengal, India Copyright: xDebasishxBanerjee/DinodiaxPhotox

Kathakali dance, Pachcha character with sword and Chuvanna Thaadi character, Kerala, southern India, Asia

Kathakali dancer standing in front of a white background showing a mudra.

This character type belongs to Kathakali This character type belongs to Kathakali, a spectacular classical dance drama of kerala Copyright: xZoonar.com/YogeshxMorex 10019064

Close-up shot, straight face, Thao Wessuwan Thao Wessuwan s head lord of giants owner of property Copyright: xZoonar.com/SuthepxTangphanx 21477360

INDONESIA, BALI, BARONG DANCE, BARONG MASK

Figure of a Bodhisattva with snake, Buddhist Avalokitesvara or Kwun Yam Temple, Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Statuette. Mehrangarh Fort. 10th century. Jodhpur. Rajasthan. India.

Decorated idol of goddess Kali, Calcutta Kolkata, West Bengal, India Copyright: xDebasishxBanerjee/DinodiaxPhotox

Handicrafts - Puppets Copyright: xRavixShekhar/DinodiaxPhotox

Golden statue of a gruesome demon in a monastery at the stupa near Bodnath, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Lisbon, Portugal. Chinese opera costume and headdress. (Editorial Use Only)

Puppets as souvenirs at Htilominlo Temple, Bagan, Myanmar, Asia

MONGOLIA, ULAANBAATAR, CULTURAL PERFORMANCE, DANCE PERFORMANCE IN TRADITIONAL MASKS

Portrait of a Beijing opera performer dressed in a costume, Beijing, China

Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Pura Kehen Patuwon Temple at Susut, puppet,

Popular Assamese actress Barasha Rani Bishaya takes part of Lord Krishna as she performs in an Assamese Bhaona, in Guwahati, Assam, India on 15 December 2023. Bhaona is a traditional form of play in Assam, created by Srimanta Sankerdeva in several centuries back.

Dancer performs traditional Barong dance in Bali, Indonesia, Asia

Teyattam, ritual dance, dancer performing classical dance, kudali, kerala, India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

Traditional Balinese statues or called Arca made of stone carvings in the form of gods, people or demons, Balinese sculpture in temple

Thailand. Bangkok. Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha temple Wat Phra Kaeo

Mask at Dinagyang Festival, City of Iloilo, Philippines

South Indian kathakali dancer performing Kerala India MR 761C Copyright: xKrishnadasxMenon/DinodiaxPhotox

Decorated clay horses in puravi eduppu festival, Venthanpatti, Pudukkottai District, Tamil Nadu, India August-2009 Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

Dussera dusera festival, Ravan statue for Ramleela, Bombay Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xVxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox

Barong, a mythical lion-like creature in a Barong dance performance in Batubulan, Bali, Indonesia

Villagers dressed up as Hindu deities for annual Pongal festival in rural village in Tamil Nadu, India; Tamil Nadu, India

the Goa Gajah Temple near Ubud on the island Bali in indonesia in southeastasia. ASIA INDONESIA BALI UBUD GOA GAJAH TEMPLE

Noble or green character in Kathakali at Kerala Kalamandalam, classical dance of Kerala, India, Asia

Indonesian Puppets, Jakarta, Java, Indonesia

South Indian kathakali dancer performing Kerala India MR 761C Copyright: xKrishnadasxMenon/DinodiaxPhotox

Close-up of a Theyyam dancer, Kerala, India

Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Pura Kehen Patuwon Temple at Susut, demon masks,

UDAIPUR, INDIA, NOVEMBER 24: Bhavai performance, famous folk dance of Rajasthan state of India. Performer balances number of earthen pots as she dance. November 24, 2012 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Mask for the traditional Tsam dance in the Erdene Zuu Monastery, Karakorum, Kharkhorin, southern steppe, Oevoerkhangai Province, Mongolia, Asia

Performer wearing colourful make-up, Theyyam ceremony, near Kasargod, Kerala, Southern India, India, Asia

Dancer performs traditional Barong dance in Bali, Indonesia, Asia

India, Kerala, Kannur. A performer participates in 'Theyyam', a ritual and theatrical form of worship aimed to propitiate Hindu deities. Music, elaborate make-up and costumes are a vital part of Theyyam.

Protector deity mask used in the Monlam Chenpo dances, Katok Monastery - Kham, (Eastern, Tibet), Sichuan, China

Kathakali Bhima Pacha Green character in Kerala Kalamandalam Koothambalam temple theatre Cheruthuruthy near Soranur, Kerala, South India, India, Asia

Statue of lord khandoba in the Jejuri temple, pune, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xManoejxPaateel/DinodiaxPhotox

China, Beijing, 'Huguang Guildhall. Bright Red, Blue, Yellow And Black Opera Mask.'

Koodiyattam Kodiyattom is the sanscrit theatre of kerala, which is belived to have originated two millennia ago. Kerala Kalamandalam in Cheruthuruthy or Vallathol Nagar, Kerala, South India, India, Asia

Close-up of a stage performer dancing, Bali, Indonesia

Kathakali Kathakali, a spectacular classical dance drama of kerala Copyright: xZoonar.com/YogeshxMorex 10019044

Costumed attendee at the Venice Carnival (Carnevale di Venezia), an annual festival held in Venice, Italy. Started to recall a victory of the 'Serenissima Repubblica' against the Patriarch of Aquileia, in the year 1162. In the honour of this victory, the people started to dance and gather in San Marco Square.

Puppet Wooden hand made puppet in Nepal Copyright: xZoonar.com/GemmaxHesterx 4552294

Lakshman temple in Rishikesh : Durga statue

Immersion of goddess gauri at pune Maharashtra India Copyright: xNitinxKelvalkar/DinodiaxPhotox

Mask, Carnival, Carnevale, Carnival in Venice, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

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