Pulikkali Tigers in Colorful Masks at Onam Festival

Hyper-realistic festival scene in Kerala during Onam: multiple Pulikkali performers wearing traditional tiger face masks with bold black stripes, white muzzles, and glowing eyes, their bodies covered in intricate tiger-pattern body paint in bright orange, black, and white. Dancers wear minimal traditional loincloths with gold and red trim, ankle bells, and decorative sashes. The street is alive with a cheering crowd, colorful festival banners, and rhythmic Chenda drums in the background. Capture dynamic motion with dancers mid-step, tails flicking, and subtle motion blur to convey energy. Warm golden-hour lighting, vibrant colors (reds, yellows, greens, blues), dust motes in the air, and a sense of cultural authenticity and celebration.