28/11/2016
I had begun shooting the orcales of Kerala ,called Velichapadu in Malayalam somewhere in the begining of this year and created a photo story on the festivals involving the oracles.
The oracles enter into a trance while performing the rituals and talk on behalf of the god , blessing them and giving advice to the village folk.
These are people who are believed to be the messenger of god, by the people of Kerala.
Back in the days they held a respectable position in the society and were revered by the people.
Now this culture is on a decline owing to the increase in demand for a stable white collar jobs among the youth.
This photo story is a testament to the dying culture of the oracles of Kerala.
(Warning:Contains images showing violence and blood.)