A sword-wielding Pacca acts out his part in a traditional Kathakali folk story

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A performer in traditional costume acts out the part of a 'Green Hero' (Pacha) character in a traditional Keralan Kathakali folk story - normally based on traditional hindu epics such as the Ramayana

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Size: 4859px × 3240px
Location: Kumarakom, Kerela, India
Photo credit: © Jon Webster / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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