Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali has a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance....
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Chavittunatakom
A sensual blend of wide-ranging cultures is tangible in Chavittunatakam. Literally means 'Stamping Drama', its history begins with advent of the Portuguese to the Malabar coast of Kerala.
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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.Oppana is often presented as a stage item today....
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Mohiniyattam
Mohiniyattom, expressing worship, has a tradition, soft and graceful, running down centuries. Its history goes to those days man began worshipping supernatural powers. Each village had a sacred grove, believed to be the home of the protector (goddess). ...
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Kakkarissi Natakom
Kakkarissi Natakom Dance is based on a mythological story. It is believed that Lord Shiva and Parvati disguised themselves as Kakkalan and Kakkathi who are the traditional nomadic tribes who are famous for fortune telling. ...
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Kolkkali
Kolkalli is a folk art performed mainly by the agrarian classes. It is a highly rhythmic dance with the dancers wielding short sticks. The rhythm of this dance is set by a harmonious synchronisation of the tapping of feet to the clapping of sticks....
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Thullal
Thumbi Thullal is a fascinating all women dance and singing event performed in Kerala on the occasion of Onam. While men engage themselves in energetic sports, womenfolk perform Thumbi Thullal and have their share of fun.
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Kottiyattom
Kootiyattam is a dance traditionally enacted in temples. Kootiyattam is Kathakali's 2000 year old predecessor and is offered as a votive offering to the deity. Kootiyattam literally means "acting together". This is the earliest classical dramatic art form of Kerala
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BharataNatyam
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form of South India, said to be originated in Thanjavoor of Tamil Nadu. It was known as "Daasiyattam" since performed by Devadasies in temples of Tamil Nadu long ago. The name 'Bharatanatyam' is derived from three basic concepts of Bhava, Raga and Thaala. ...
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