arts and culture
Koothu :
Koothu is a socio-religious art
performed in the Koothambalam or the Koothuthara of temples, either independently or as part of Koothu ...
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Margomkali : Margomkali is a ritual folk art of the Syrian Christians of Kottayam and Thrissur districts. A dozen dancers sing
and dance around a ...
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Kathakali : Kerala owes its transnational fame to this
nearly 300 years old classical dance form which combines facets of ballet, opera, masque an ...
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Chavittunatakom : Kerala owes its transnational fame to this nearly 300 years old classical dance form which combines facets of ballet,
opera, masque an ...
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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 an ...
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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 large ...
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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 b ...
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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 hum ...
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Thiruvathirakali : Thiruvathirakali is a dance performed by
women, in order to attain everlasting marital bliss, on Thiruvathira day in the Malayalam mon ...
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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 ...
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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 ex ...
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Kutiyattam : Kutiyattam literally means "acting together". This is the earliest classical dramatic art form of Kerala. Based on
Sage Bharatha''''s ''''Na ...
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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 soc ...
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