Yakshagana
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Yakshagäna is a folk dance and song sequence drama found in various parts of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

1. In make up room

2. Man in the female role

3. The jester

4. Keechaka

5-6. facial expressions

7-8. Yakshagana in full swing – Typically they start late in the night, and go on till early hours of the morning.

 


See also:
More Yakshagana pictures

 

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