Peacock Dancer
 

Imitating the strutting and swaying of a peacock, India’s national bird, Mr. Pillai dances in pronounced rhythmic steps. The expense of his costume and the rigors of dancing on stilts have deterred any apprentices from taking up the study of this spectacular dance.

Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala

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