Kerala art and culture
Kathakali
Kathakali
Kathakali
Kathakali is a major form of classical Indian dance. It is a "story play" genre of art, but one distinguished by the elaborately colorful make-up, costumes and face masks that the traditionally male actor-dancers wear. Kathakali is a Hindu performance art in southwestern region of Kerala
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Theyyam
Kathakali
Kathakali
Theyyam is a popular ritual form of dance worship in north Malabar,Kerala.Theyyam consisted of thousand-year-old traditions, rituals and customs. The people of these districts consider Theyyam itself as a channel to a God and they thus seek blessings from Theyyam.
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Oppana
Oppana is originated on the occasion of make of Muslim brides,on wedding day
Around fifteen crews, including musicians,Generally presented by females, The bride dressed in all finery, covered with gold ornaments and her palms and feet adorned with an intricately woven pattern of mylanchi (henna), sit amidst the circle of dancers. She i
Oppana is originated on the occasion of make of Muslim brides,on wedding day
Around fifteen crews, including musicians,Generally presented by females, The bride dressed in all finery, covered with gold ornaments and her palms and feet adorned with an intricately woven pattern of mylanchi (henna), sit amidst the circle of dancers. She is the chief spectator sitting on a peetam (chair), around which the singing and dancing take place. While they sing, they clap their hands rhythmically and move around, the bride using simple steps. Two or three girls begin the songs and the rest join in chorus.
Sometime Oppana is also presented by males to entertain the bridegroom. It usually takes place just before the bridegroom leaves for the bride's residence where the Nikah (marriage) takes place or at the time he enters the Maniyara.
Harmonium, Tabla, Ganjira and Elathalam are the musical instruments employed for this performance. Only the Mappilappatu (Malabar Muslim tradtional song) will be sung on the occasion.
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Kalari Payattu
Kalaripayattu is considered among the oldest and most scientific martial arts in the world .Originated in Kerala and accpted all over the world.
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