Kalamadalam Shanmukhan performs in a Kathakali at the Indian Cultural Center and Temple in Eads, Tenn., Sunday, November 2, 2014. It takes the actor performing the Indian classical dance drama that dates back to the 17th century five to six hours to get into costume for the performance. Shanmukhan played the role of Ravana from the epic Ramayana. (Photo by Mike Brown/AP Photo/The Commercial Appeal)
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