Chakyar Koothu
Chakyar Koothu is a performing art style in Kerala, and also it is a socio-religious art performance in Koothambalam or the Koothuthara of temples.’koothu ‘ means dance ,it was performed by Chakyar community. It is a traditional equivalent of mono act and comic act .It was highly refined art form narrating stories from Hindu epics and puranas, combined with prevailing s
ocio-political events, were originally performed in temples in connection with festivals by members of Chakyar Community. Only two instruments used for the performance – a Mizhav and a pair of Cymbals. Chakyar Koothu was performed only in koothambalam
Kathakali
Kathakali is a theatrical dance form of Kerala. It originated from Ramanattom and Krishnanattom. The name Kathakali derives from the Malayalam words ‘Katha’ (meaning story) and ‘Kali’ (meaning play). kathakali is considered to be a combination of five elements of fine art – Expression, Dance, Enactment, song/ vocal accompaniment , instrument accompaniment . There are 101 classical Kathakali stories. The most popular stories enacted are Nala Charitam, Kalyanasowgandhikam, Keechaka vadham etc.The songs used for Kathakali is a mix of Malayalam and Sanskrit.
Mohiniyattam
Mohiniyattam is a very graceful dance performed by women .The word ‘Mohiniyattam’ means ‘dance of the enchantress’. The costume includes gold – bordered off-white saris and gold jewellery, their in a chignon high on one side of the head and encircled with white jasmine flowers. Mohiniyattam dance is performed by the footwork of the danseuse.
Oppana
Oppana is a popular form of social entertainment among the mappila community of Kerala, especially in the northern districts of Calicut and Malappuram. oppana is generally presented by women , numbering about fifteen including musician on a wedding day.
Thiruvathirakkali
Thiruvathirakkali is a popular folk dance form of women in Kerala. In this, eight to ten girls perform forming a circle by themselves. They sing and dance to the rhythm of clapping hands. This dance is performed on festivals like Onam and Thiruvathira
Theyyam
Theyyam is a well-known ritual dance of north Kerala. it is performed by the male members of the traditional cast groups . The term Theyyam is a corrupt form of daivam or god
Margomkali
Margamkali is a art of the Syrian Christians. A dozen of dancers sing and dance around a Nilavilakku(lighted wick lamp) . The costume is simple traditional white dhoti and sporting a peacock feather on the turban to add a touch of color.
Padayani
Padayani , it is a week- long ritual dance, held in Kaali temples on the banks of the pamba river. Steps and movements of the dance vary according to each kolam or character. Patayani masks are made with the fresh spathe of arecanut palms.
Kummattikali
Kummattikali is the famous dance of Kerala; it is a colourful mask-dance. Kummattikali performers move from house to house and collecting small gifts and entertainging people.
Sarpam Thullal
Sarpam thullal is usally performed in the courtyard of houses having snake shrines. This is a family votive offering for wealth and happiness. The dance performed by Pulluvar.
Mayilpeeli Thookam
Mayilpeeli Thookam is a folk dance .It is performed by men. This dance also known as Arjuna nirtham .This art form mainly based on the Mahabaratha.
Mudiyettu
Mudiyettu is a ritual art performance. The theme depicts the glory and triumph of Bagavathy over the demon Darika. The dance is performed by a set of people known as Kuruppanmar.
Poothanum Thirayum
Poothanum Thirayum is a ritual dance to propitiate goddess Kali, it is performed by the Mannan community of south Malabar.The main theme of the dance is that slaying of Demon Daarikan by Kali
Tiyattu
Tiyattu was a traditional dance form. It is performed by the people of Unni and Nambiar castes in Kerala .Two types of tiyattu.One is bhadrakali tiyattu and another one is Ayyappan tiyattu.
Kanyarkali
Kanyarkali is a folk art form. It is performed by the Nair community of Palakkad District. Kanyarkali combaines the agile movements of marital arts with the rhythmic grace of folk dance
Chavittunatakom
Chavittunatakom is a music drama performance. The theme of the drama was Christian religious history.’ Chavittu ‘means the rhythmic steps which accompanies the recitation of lines in the drama
Kakkarissi Natakom
Kakkarissi natakom is a satirical dance- drama .It is based on the puranic legends of Lord Siva and Parvati. When they assumed human forms as Kakkalan and Kakkathi . The language is a blend of Tamil and Malayalam.
Krishnnattam
Krishnnattam is a temple art, now it is performed at Guruvayur Temple. The performce is based on Krishngiti.
Kolkkali
Kolkkali is a widely prevalent group dance in Kerala especially among farmers. Its exposition of physical skill, kolkkali is believed to be existent for more than a millennium.
Kootiyaattom
Koottiyattom is the earliest classical dramatic art form of Kerala. Kootiyattom means ‘acting together’. This art form is based on Bharatha’s Natyasathra. There are two or more characters onstage at the same time, with the Chakkiar providing the male cast and Nangiar playing the female roles.
Chakyar Koothu is a performing art style in Kerala, and also it is a socio-religious art performance in Koothambalam or the Koothuthara of temples.’koothu ‘ means dance ,it was performed by Chakyar community. It is a traditional equivalent of mono act and comic act .It was highly refined art form narrating stories from Hindu epics and puranas, combined with prevailing s
ocio-political events, were originally performed in temples in connection with festivals by members of Chakyar Community. Only two instruments used for the performance – a Mizhav and a pair of Cymbals. Chakyar Koothu was performed only in koothambalamKathakali
Kathakali is a theatrical dance form of Kerala. It originated from Ramanattom and Krishnanattom. The name Kathakali derives from the Malayalam words ‘Katha’ (meaning story) and ‘Kali’ (meaning play). kathakali is considered to be a combination of five elements of fine art – Expression, Dance, Enactment, song/ vocal accompaniment , instrument accompaniment . There are 101 classical Kathakali stories. The most popular stories enacted are Nala Charitam, Kalyanasowgandhikam, Keechaka vadham etc.The songs used for Kathakali is a mix of Malayalam and Sanskrit.
Mohiniyattam
Mohiniyattam is a very graceful dance performed by women .The word ‘Mohiniyattam’ means ‘dance of the enchantress’. The costume includes gold – bordered off-white saris and gold jewellery, their in a chignon high on one side of the head and encircled with white jasmine flowers. Mohiniyattam dance is performed by the footwork of the danseuse.
Oppana
Oppana is a popular form of social entertainment among the mappila community of Kerala, especially in the northern districts of Calicut and Malappuram. oppana is generally presented by women , numbering about fifteen including musician on a wedding day.
Thiruvathirakkali
Thiruvathirakkali is a popular folk dance form of women in Kerala. In this, eight to ten girls perform forming a circle by themselves. They sing and dance to the rhythm of clapping hands. This dance is performed on festivals like Onam and Thiruvathira
Theyyam
Theyyam is a well-known ritual dance of north Kerala. it is performed by the male members of the traditional cast groups . The term Theyyam is a corrupt form of daivam or god
Margomkali
Margamkali is a art of the Syrian Christians. A dozen of dancers sing and dance around a Nilavilakku(lighted wick lamp) . The costume is simple traditional white dhoti and sporting a peacock feather on the turban to add a touch of color.
Padayani
Padayani , it is a week- long ritual dance, held in Kaali temples on the banks of the pamba river. Steps and movements of the dance vary according to each kolam or character. Patayani masks are made with the fresh spathe of arecanut palms.
Kummattikali
Kummattikali is the famous dance of Kerala; it is a colourful mask-dance. Kummattikali performers move from house to house and collecting small gifts and entertainging people.
Sarpam Thullal
Sarpam thullal is usally performed in the courtyard of houses having snake shrines. This is a family votive offering for wealth and happiness. The dance performed by Pulluvar.
Mayilpeeli Thookam
Mayilpeeli Thookam is a folk dance .It is performed by men. This dance also known as Arjuna nirtham .This art form mainly based on the Mahabaratha.
Mudiyettu
Mudiyettu is a ritual art performance. The theme depicts the glory and triumph of Bagavathy over the demon Darika. The dance is performed by a set of people known as Kuruppanmar.
Poothanum Thirayum
Poothanum Thirayum is a ritual dance to propitiate goddess Kali, it is performed by the Mannan community of south Malabar.The main theme of the dance is that slaying of Demon Daarikan by Kali
Tiyattu
Tiyattu was a traditional dance form. It is performed by the people of Unni and Nambiar castes in Kerala .Two types of tiyattu.One is bhadrakali tiyattu and another one is Ayyappan tiyattu.
Kanyarkali
Kanyarkali is a folk art form. It is performed by the Nair community of Palakkad District. Kanyarkali combaines the agile movements of marital arts with the rhythmic grace of folk danceChavittunatakom
Chavittunatakom is a music drama performance. The theme of the drama was Christian religious history.’ Chavittu ‘means the rhythmic steps which accompanies the recitation of lines in the drama
Kakkarissi Natakom
Kakkarissi natakom is a satirical dance- drama .It is based on the puranic legends of Lord Siva and Parvati. When they assumed human forms as Kakkalan and Kakkathi . The language is a blend of Tamil and Malayalam.
Krishnnattam
Krishnnattam is a temple art, now it is performed at Guruvayur Temple. The performce is based on Krishngiti.
Kolkkali
Kolkkali is a widely prevalent group dance in Kerala especially among farmers. Its exposition of physical skill, kolkkali is believed to be existent for more than a millennium.
Kootiyaattom
Koottiyattom is the earliest classical dramatic art form of Kerala. Kootiyattom means ‘acting together’. This art form is based on Bharatha’s Natyasathra. There are two or more characters onstage at the same time, with the Chakkiar providing the male cast and Nangiar playing the female roles.
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