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               ARTS OF KERALA

 

God’s Own Country Kerala boasts of its several forms of dances and art.some of the folk dances which are native to the state have gained popularity. They are performed during temple festivals and other ceremonious occasions. These folk dances are unique in their presentation and involve perfect expressions performed by very fine class of dancers. In Kerala, the folk dances are accompanied by splendid costumes and ornaments perfectly adorning the performers. There are nearly many art forms performed in Kerala, out of which prominent ones are Theyyam, Koodiyattam, Chakyar Koothu, Thiruvathirakali and Ottamthullal.Kerala is renowned for its two indigenous forms of classical dances Kathakali and Mohiniyattam.

                                              KATHAKALI

        Kathakali is the best exposure of visual treat.kathakali is a classical art form that utilizes detailed and stylized makeup and colourful costumes. The typical Kathakali costume includes a headgear, billowing, skirt and plentiful ornaments. During a typical performance, the artists play the role of mythological characters from Hindu epics. Such as Ramayana and Mahabharata. The artists making use of graceful movements of hands, eyes, and legs.Props are used wherever necessary Chenda, player is accompanied by one or two singers, who narrate the story in the form of song.   

                                      MOHINIYATTAM
                                           

Mohiniyattam is a sensual classical art form that involves graceful movements. The dance movements are gentle and graceful, especially the eye movements are mesmerizing.

                                 THIRUVATHIRAKALI

Thiruvathirakali popular group dance is performed during Onam festival in Kerala. It is performed by women who move in circle and dance rhythmically to the tune of Thiruvathira songs.

                                  OTTAMTHULLAL

Ottamthullal is a popular art form in Kerala.Famous Malayalam poet Kalakkathu Kunchan Nambiar has been credited with the creation of this art form, way back in the 18^th century.This art was performed by a single actor wearing makeup and colourful costumes. Later it was staged as group dance involving many actors playing their character in the story. This art form is very popular among common man due to its satirical touch during the performance; the dancer musically narrates a story, which may be based on mythological stories.

                              CHAKYAR KOOTHU

 

 Chakyar Koothu is an ancient dance form performed in Kerala. In this highly refined dance form, the performer narrates events from Hindu epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is generally performed in temples during special occasions and festivals.

                                          KOODIYATTAM

Koodiyattam is a part of Sanskrit theatre art.The popular art form of Kerala is the only remaining proof of the ancient Sanskrit theatre. Traditionally, It was being played in temple for centuries.The important musical instruments used in koodiyattam are Mizhavu, Kuzhithalam, Kurumkuzhal and Sankhu.

                                             THEYYAM

 

        Theyyam is a popular art form performed in Malabar region of Kerala. For thousands of years, Theyyam and its rituals are in practice in this region. It is a Dravidian art form.

       Other art forms of Kerala are Krishnanattom, Kolkali, Oppana, Chavittunatakom and many art forms have evolved over the centuries in Kerala.

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