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Kathakali ( IAST: Kathakaḷi Malayalam: കഥകളി pronunciation ⓘ) is a traditional form of classical Indian dance, and one of the most complex forms of Indian theatre. It is a "story play" genre of art, but one distinguished by the elaborately colourful make-up and costumes of the traditional male actor-dancers.
‘Kathakali’, an important genre in the Indian classical dance form, is associated with storytelling form of this art. It is the dance drama from the south Indian state of Kerala.
Kathakali is a classical dance form of Kerala, demanding long years of training. Believed to have evolved from Ramanattam, another classical art form composed by Kottarakkara Thampuran, Kathakali incorporates the techniques of some of the major ritual art forms of Kerala.
May 25, 2024 · Kathakali, one of the main forms of classical dance-drama of India, other major ones being bharata natyam, kathak, manipuri, kuchipudi, and odissi. It is indigenous to southwestern India, particularly the state of Kerala, and is based on subject matter from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and
Jan 1, 2007 · Kathakali, the 300 year old classical dance form of Kerala has combined the facets of ballet, opera, masque and the pantomime. Kathakali presents stories from Indian epics and religious texts
Kathakali had now reached the local people and became their doorway into the sacred stories of Hinduism. The Kottayam King of north Kerala wrote four magnificent stories that became the basis of Kathakali and a requirement of a Kathakali actor to master.
Jan 28, 2023 · Meet the first all-women Kathakali troupe and explore the ancient art form. Originating from Kerala, learn about this culturally significant dance form. Watc...
Consisting of makeup, face painting, and stylized masks, kathakali masks are used in the kathakali dance drama that use masks, colorful makeup, and costumes worn by performers. The word “kathakali” is derived from the Sanskrit words katha (story) and kali (to play or perform).
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Feb 3, 2016 · Part-dance and part-mime, Kathakali originated in the state of Kerala between the 16th and 17th centuries, but some fear its old form may be dying out, reports Megha Mohan.
