Kathakali
Kerala owes its transnational fame to this nearly 300 years
old classical dance form which combines facets of ballet,
opera, masque and the pantomime. It is said to have evolved
from other performin.... ......more
Chavittunatakom
A Christian art form of Kerala. Evolved at the turn of the
16th Century AD during the Portuguese colonization and bears
definite traces of the European Christian Miracle Play. In
this musical drama,.... ....more
Oppana
A dance form essential to the wedding entertainment and festivities
of the Malabar Muslims. Maidens and young female relatives
sing and dance around the bride, clapping their hands. The
songs of Map.... ....more
Krishnanattom
A spectacle for both the scholar and the simple
rustic. The visual effect is enhanced by varied and colourful
facial make-up with larger-than-life-masks, made of light
wood and cloth padding, for ce.... .....more
Mohiniyattom
The sinuous dance of the enchantress, this is a distinctive
classical dance form of Kerala. Slow, graceful, swaying movements
of the body and limbs and highly emotive eye and hand gestures
are uniqu.... ......more
Kakkarissi
Kakkarissi natakom is a satirical dance-drama based on the
puranic legends of Lord Siva and his consort Parvati when
they assumed human forms as Kakkalan and Kakkathi - a nomadic
tribe of fortune t.... ....more
Thiruvathirakali
Thiruvathirakali is a dance performed by women, in order to
attain everlasting marital bliss, on Thiruvathira day in the
Malayalam month of Dhanu (December- January). The dance is
a celebration of m.... ....more
Kolkkali
A folk art mainly of the agrarian classes, Kolkkali is a highly
rhythmic dhey never miss a beat. In Malabar, Kolkkali is more
popular among Muslim men..... ....more
Thullal
Thullal is a solo performance combining the dance
and recitation of stories in verse. Staged during temple festivals,
the performer explicates the verses through expressive gestures.
The themes are .... ....more
Kootiyattom
Kootiyattam literally means "acting together".
This is the earliest classical dramatic art form of Kerala.
Based on Sage Bharatha's 'Natyasasthra' who lived in the second
century, Kootiyattam evolve.... ...more
Duffmuttu
Duffmuttu is also known as Aravanamuttu. It is a group performance
popular among the Muslims of Malabar. Duffmuttu is staged
as a social event during festivals and nuptial ceremonies.
The artistes .... ...more
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