The temple festival parade consists of some scary characters indeed!
Some of the artists dress up as evil spirits in representation of the legend of Lord Vishnu, the temple's main god, hunting down the demon of evil in the forest.
Varkala Temple Festival Parade Evil Spirits
From Sharell Cook, About.com
Performers, dressed as evil spirits, also form part of the Janardhana Swamy Temple festival parade.
Varkala Temple Festival Parade Evil Spirits
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