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Two Kalaripayattu warriors show off their skills in a duel at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India

Two Kalaripayattu warriors show off their skills in a duel at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India
It’s an ancient martial art, and revived in recent times.

Two Kalaripayattu warriors show off their skills in a duel at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India
Animal Wildlife

Great Egret and it’s reflections over the waves of backwaters at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India

Great Egret and it's reflections over the waves of backwaters at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
Backwaters now filled with so much of the plant, water hyacinth.

Great Egret and it’s reflections over the waves of backwaters at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
Animal Wildlife

A mountain goat, Nilgiri tahr, resting at the Eravikulam National Park in Munnar, Kerala, India

A mountain goat, Nilgiri tahr, resting at the Eravikulam National Park in Munnar, Kerala, India
It has a pair of curvy horns and I liked it’s look.

A mountain goat, Nilgiri tahr, resting at the Eravikulam National Park in Munnar, Kerala, India
Still Life

A big bust of bull (Nandi) at a crafts shop, Jew Town Road, at Kochi, Kerala, India

A big bust of bull (Nandi) at a crafts shop, Jew Town Road, at Kochi, Kerala, India
I can’t resist it’s stare.

A big bust of bull (Nandi) at a crafts shop, Jew Town Road, at Kochi, Kerala, India
Animal Wildlife

A red-wattled lapwing bird at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India

A red-wattled lapwing bird at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
They seem to love the backwaters.

A red-wattled lapwing bird at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
People

Fishermen set out in their boats at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India

Fishermen set out in their boats at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
The Chinese Fishing Net brought a good background, I thought.

Fishermen set out in their boats at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
Animal Wildlife

A pair of mountain goats, Nilgiri tahrs, grazing at the Eravikulam National Park in Munnar, Kerala, India

A pair of mountain goats, Nilgiri tahrs, grazing at the Eravikulam National Park in Munnar, Kerala, India
They scale the steep mountains so effortlessly and liked the pasture along the western ghats.

A pair of mountain goats, Nilgiri tahrs, grazing at the Eravikulam National Park in Munnar, Kerala, India
People

Two Kathakali dancers in a short play at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India

Two Kathakali dancers in a short play at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India
The elaborate costumes, facial gestures and hand movements make it delightful to watch.

Two Kathakali dancers in a short play at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India
Animal Wildlife

A female Common Kingfisher perching above a fishing net at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India

A female Common Kingfisher perching above a fishing net at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
Such a tiny bird but stood out with it’s brilliant plumage.

A female Common Kingfisher perching above a fishing net at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India