Kamachi with her old photographs, from the Karagattam days. Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan
The name board outside Kamachi and Nadi Rao's house, in Thanjavur. Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan
The salangai, Poikaal (wrapped in blanket), stilts (wrapped in sack) and other costume and gear. This is only a part of what is carried for a poikaal performance. Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan
Kamachi shows a newspaper article that appeared in a German paper when they had visited the country. Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan
Kamachi putting on her make-up, for a Poikaal performance. Photo: Roy Benadict Naveen
Nadi Rao, dressed for a performance, with full costume, and horse. Photo: Roy Benadict Naveen
A Poikaal Kudhirai performance; Nadi Rao and Kamachi dance. Photo: Roy Benadict Naveen
A Poikaal Kudhirai performance; Nadi Rao and Kamachi dance. Photo: Roy Benadict Naveen
A Poikaal Kudhirai performance; Nadi Rao and Kamachi dance. Photo: Roy Benadict Naveen
Kamachi, dressed and waiting for the performance to begin. She stands, supported by her son, Jeeva Rao. Photo: Roy Benadict Naveen
The ornate hand-made papier-mache dummy horse, with Thanjavur glasswork. Photo: Roy Benadict Naveen
An old photograph of Kamachi in her Karagattam costume, preserved by her son Shivaji. Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan
Kamachi's sons: Shivaji Rao and Jeeva Rao. Photo: Roy Benadict Naveen
Kamachi feeding the chicken, in front of her house, in Vadakku Vaasal, Thanjavur.Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan