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.
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Kakkarissi
natakom
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 tellers.
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Kathakali
Dance
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 performing arts like Kootiyattam, Krishnanattam
and Kalarippayattu.
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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 beat on a quaint round percussion
instrument called the Duffu,
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Kootiyattom
Kootiyattom 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 based on mythology.
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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 certain characters.
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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 unique to this dance form.
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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 Mappilappattu, are first sung
by the leader and are repeated by the chorus.
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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 based on mythology.
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Velakali
Velakali is a spectacular martial dance performed in a few temples of Southern
Kerala by Nair warriors holding wooden swords and shields. The dancers, clad
in traditional clothes and colourful headgear of medieval Nair soldiers,
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