In Pictures : Performing Arts of Kerala , India
Kerala- God’s Own Country boasts of its several forms of Performing Arts and dances. Some of them are very popular and are mostly performed during festivals and other ceremonious occasions.
Very unique in their presentations, involving a lot of expressions performed by dancers, it is also complemented by beautiful and colorful costumes and ornaments.
There more than 50 dance forms performed in Kerala, out of which some prominent ones are as below :
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In Pictures: Performing Arts of Kerala, India
Kathakali
Kerala is home to the world’s oldest theatre forms. Kathakali, formerly confined to temples at dusk, is a classical dance performance, a complete symphony of expressions “Mudras”, drama and musical instruments “Chenda” and “Maddalam”(country drums).
The elaborate style of facial makeup of female characters is called “Minukku”.
Kutiyattam
Kutiyattam is recognized by Unesco as a “Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”. It is 2000-year-old living art performed in the Sanskrit language in Hindu temples in Kerala.
Theyyam or God’s Dance
Theyyam or God’s Dance is a primitive tribal ritual form of worship, popular in the Northern Malabar region. Hold your breath, while folk artists dressed up as mythological or divine characters in colorful attires, enact their trance-like performance invoking blessings of deities, ancestral spirits, and heroes
Oppana
Oppana is a wedding celebration amongst Kerala Muslims. The bride sits all decked up in jewelry and finest costumes and is surrounded by her female relatives. They sing and dance around her clapping their hands.
Kalaripayattu
Kalaripayattu – is the mother of all martial art forms. This ancient fighting system dates back 3000 years. Sit back and watch in awe, as fighters move with the agility of an animal defying the laws of gravity, locking their weapons to teach you ultimate co-ordination of body and mind.
Mohiniyattam
The term Mohiniyattam is a combination of the words "Mohini" ( A woman who enchants onlookers) and "aattam" ( graceful and sensuous body movements ).
Mohiniyattam literally means "dance of the enchantress" it is one of the most popular classical dance forms.
mohiniyattam classical dance
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