Rapidly spinning Theyyam performer, surrounded by flaming torches, dancing

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Dance is a variation of the fire ritual performed at festivals in North Kerala.

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Size: 5100px × 3311px
Location: Calicut, Kerala, India
Photo credit: © Dennis Cox / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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