Bali Theyyam
Michael Bolleber
Bali Theyyam stood in full transformation — majestic, fierce, and achingly human. His painted face carried a storm of emotion: the pride of a beloved king, the sorrow of his exile, and a sharp, righteous anger that shook through every gesture. The vivid colors of his costume and the intensity in his eyes echoed the ancient spirit of Kerala (India), where myth and memory still breathe in every ritual.
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