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| Balancing the karagam - For SOOC and Shadow Shot Sunday 2 |
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| Ready to dance |
Until then, I used to wonder if they tie up or 'glue' the pot on their head and disguise with makeup! But now, for sure I know that it is purely an art of balancing the decorated 'karagam', which is most important to start the attam!!!
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They dance with so much grace that it is hard to believe how the pot royally sits on their heads.
At times, as a challenge, they lie down on their stomach by few dexterous movements and pick up a small piece of wood or fruit from the ground, while balancing the karagam!!!
The dancers are called as 'karagattakaran (men) and karagattakari (women). The music is also very peepy and you feel like tapping your foot.
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| The man in white is musician of this troupe! |
Karagattam should be highly regarded and encouraged. But, it is not considered as 'fashionable' among city dwellers, so, I feel that this form of art is under suffocation.
9 comments:
That is indeed a skill. Great pictures.
Very nice post ^_^, I like your post so much
Very nice post ^_^, I like your post so much
Interesting post. They have wonderful balance and the headwear is so bright and colorfull. Great Photos!
How fun and interesting! I don't think I'd ever be able to do that. I can remember trying to balance a book on my head as a child and finding it quite difficult.
Beautiful headgear on the dancers! They are so skilful and their movements creatively complement their headgear! A fascinating post!
Just a note - If you are participating in Shadow Shot Sunday 2, please provide a link somewhere in your post to the meme! Thank you!
Interesting and beautiful post.
Regards and best wishes
Very nice photos... Great..
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