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An Indian artist dressed as the Hindu deity Bhagawathy performs during the traditional dance festival Theyyam. Image courtesy: AFP
Devotees surround an Indian artist dressed as the Hindu deity Agni Kandakarnan during the traditional dance festival 'Theyyam' also known as 'Kaliyattam', at Muthappa Swami temple in Somwarpet
An Indian artist dressed as the Hindu deity Bhagawathy waits to perform during the traditional dance festival 'Theyyam'
An Indian artist dressed as the Hindu deity Agni Kandakarnan performs with fire wrapped around his costume
Khandakarnan is a ferocious deity worshipped in kavus or temples in North Kerala. This form is associated with Theyyam performance
An Indian artist dressed as the Hindu deity Pottan lies on burning cinders of coal during the festival
A man, dressed as the Hindu deity Sasthappan, arrives to perform during the traditional dance festival 'Theyyam' also known as 'Kaliyattam', at Muthappa Swami temple in Somwarpet
A man is dressed as the Hindu deity Sasthappan during the ritualistic dance ceremony of Theyyam
A man, dressed as the Hindu deity Sasthappan, arrives to perform during the traditional dance festival
A man, dressed as the Hindu deity Sasthappan, performs during the traditional dance festival 'Theyyam'
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