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Divine Avatar sent on 01 Maggio 2026 (11:14) by Roberto Pazzi. 4 comments, 97 views.

Sony A7 III,
Sony A7 III
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
at 20mm, 1/400 f/4.0, ISO 6400, hand held.

Portrait of the performer of the Hindu ritual dance Theyyam embodying a temporary manifestation of the divine (India). HUMANKIND, my premium, limited-edition, museum-quality standard book featuring over 200 large-format photos. Available on my website: https://robertopazziphoto.com Theyyam is a Hindu shamanic ritualistic dance form practiced in Kerala, mainly in the northern districts. The people of the region consider Theyyam itself as a channel to a god and they thus seek blessings from Theyyam. The ritual combines dance, music, chanting and elaborate makeup to create a powerful sacred performance that represents deities, ancestral spirits and mythological heroes. Performers undergo long periods of preparation, including fasting and spiritual discipline, before embodying the divine presence during the ceremony. Costumes are vibrant and symbolic, often featuring towering headdresses, painted faces and rhythmic movements that follow traditional percussion. Theyyam is usually performed in village shrines, sacred groves and temple courtyards, and it plays an important role in preserving local myths, social values and collective memory. Through this ritual, the boundaries between human and divine are believed to dissolve, allowing devotees to communicate directly with the sacred. Website: https://robertopazziphoto.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/roberto_pazzi_photo


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avatarsupporter
sent on 01 Maggio 2026 (11:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

fantastic , to applaud

avatarsenior
sent on 01 Maggio 2026 (11:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thanks Roberto!

avatarsupporter
sent on 01 Maggio 2026 (16:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Great scene, well shot, congratulations Roberto!

Happy May Day
Agate ;-)

avatarsenior
sent on 02 Maggio 2026 (9:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thanks Agata! Greetings!


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