Amritvarshini
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ARTS OF KERALA
MOHINIYATTAM
God’s Own Country
Kerala boasts of its several forms of dances and art.some of the folk dances
which are native to the state have gained popularity. They are performed during
temple festivals and other ceremonious occasions. These folk dances are unique
in their presentation and involve perfect expressions performed by very fine
class of dancers. In Kerala, the folk dances are accompanied by splendid
costumes and ornaments perfectly adorning the performers. There are nearly many
art forms performed in Kerala, out of which prominent ones are Theyyam,
Koodiyattam, Chakyar Koothu, Thiruvathirakali and Ottamthullal.Kerala is
renowned for its two indigenous forms of classical dances Kathakali and
Mohiniyattam.
KATHAKALI
Kathakali is the best
exposure of visual treat.kathakali is a classical art form that utilizes
detailed and stylized makeup and colourful costumes. The typical Kathakali
costume includes a headgear, billowing, skirt and plentiful ornaments. During a
typical performance, the artists play the role of mythological characters from
Hindu epics. Such as Ramayana and Mahabharata. The artists making use of
graceful movements of hands, eyes, and legs.Props are used wherever necessary
Chenda, player is accompanied by one or two singers, who narrate the story in
the form of song.
Mohiniyattam is a
sensual classical art form that involves graceful movements. The dance
movements are gentle and graceful, especially the eye movements are mesmerizing.
THIRUVATHIRAKALI
Thiruvathirakali
popular group dance is performed during Onam festival in Kerala. It is
performed by women who move in circle and dance rhythmically to the tune of
Thiruvathira songs.
OTTAMTHULLAL
Ottamthullal is a
popular art form in Kerala.Famous Malayalam poet Kalakkathu Kunchan Nambiar has
been credited with the creation of this art form, way back in the 18th
century.This art was performed by a single actor wearing makeup and colourful
costumes. Later it was staged as group dance involving many actors playing
their character in the story. This art form is very popular among common man
due to its satirical touch during the performance; the dancer musically
narrates a story, which may be based on mythological stories.
CHAKYAR KOOTHU
Chakyar Koothu is an ancient dance form
performed in Kerala. In this highly refined dance form, the performer narrates
events from Hindu epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is generally performed
in temples during special occasions and festivals.
KOODIYATTAM
Koodiyattam is a part of Sanskrit theatre
art.The popular art form of Kerala is the only remaining proof of the ancient
Sanskrit theatre. Traditionally, It was being played in temple for
centuries.The important musical instruments used in koodiyattam are Mizhavu,
Kuzhithalam, Kurumkuzhal and Sankhu.
THEYYAM
Theyyam is a popular art form performed
in Malabar region of Kerala. For thousands of years, Theyyam and its rituals
are in practice in this region. It is a Dravidian art form.
Other art forms of Kerala are Krishnanattom,
Kolkali, Oppana, Chavittunatakom and many art forms have evolved over the
centuries in Kerala.
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