(This is the fourth instalment of the series on organising a Kola. For the earlier parts, click the links at the bottom of the page.)
Ah, the colours! |
Busy with carving the fronds! |
Before we realise, dusk has fallen, and the sky behind the house over the fields has turned into a beautiful canvas, layered with hues of angry orange. But the men are still working. Finally they finish, including adding a few final touches to the mantap. The main artists have arrived too and will begin their make-up soon. That's the only thing left for the ceremony to start, and it's really interesting to watch.
Read also:
Raising the 'Mantap' (Part 3 of 11: Kolada Dompa)
The Inauguration! (Part 5 of 11)
The Make-up! (Part 6 of 11)
The Dance Begins! (Part 7 of 11 - Invoking Panjurli)
The Dance Continues...(Part 8 of 11)
The Torch & Head-dress (Part 9 of 11)
The Dialogue & Acceptance (Part 10 of 11)
The Curtains Come Down (Part 11 of 11)
The Inauguration! (Part 5 of 11)
The Make-up! (Part 6 of 11)
The Dance Begins! (Part 7 of 11 - Invoking Panjurli)
The Dance Continues...(Part 8 of 11)
The Torch & Head-dress (Part 9 of 11)
The Dialogue & Acceptance (Part 10 of 11)
The Curtains Come Down (Part 11 of 11)
am enjoying the beautiful journey :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Archie, please continue the journey till the last destination! :)
Deletenice shots,beautiful presentation. enjoyed reading.thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jyotirmoy!
DeleteWow! From the first pic to the last pic, I had no idea how this was going to transform. Superb!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's nice watching them do it!
DeleteBeautifully documented
ReplyDeleteThanks Magiceye!
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