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Art forms of Kerala
The conventional arts of Kerala include 'Kalari Payattu' - form of martial arts and sword fighting, dance forms like 'KathaKali' and 'Mohiniyattam', theatrical arts like 'Chakyarkoothu' etc. The 'Kalari Payattu' is one of the few martial arts forms evolved indigenously in India. Details about famous art forms of kerala are listed below...
Kathakali
Kathakali is one of the oldest theatre forms in the world. Kathakali is a group presentation, in which dancers take various roles in performances traditionally based on themes from Hindu mythology, especially the two epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata...
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Mohiniyattam
Mohiniyattam is a dance form said to have originated in Kerala. It is closely related to Bharathanatyam of Tamil Nadu, which was originally called 'Dasiyattam'. Originated as the temple dance performed by Devadasis, it portrays feminine love in its myriad forms...
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Chakyarkoothu
This classical dance is performed by the member of the professional Chakyar cast that too only in Koothambalam of temples. The term Koothu literally means dance which may be taken as an index of the importance attached to dance in the original form of the art...
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Kalamezhuthu
The art of creating very large pictures on floor, with coloured powders have been in vogue for ages as a ritual art form. Kalamezhuthu is unique form of art found only in Kerala. Here it is essentially a temple art. The patterns to be drawn and the colours chosen are traditionally...
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Kalaripayattu
'Kalaripayattu' Is believed to be one of the oldest and comprehensive systems of martial training prevailing in the world today. Though Kalaripayattu is the ancient martial art of this state, it is considered as the forerunner of all martial arts....
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Koodiyattam
This traditional performing artform of Kerala is Recognised by UNESCO as a Human Heritage Art, this form of Sanskrit drama is considered to be at least 2000 years old. Kulasekhara Varma Cheraman Perumal, an ancient King of Kerala is known as the creator of Koodiyattam....
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Theyyam
The Theyyam or Theyyattam is a popular ritual dance of north Kerala, south India, particularly presented in the Kolathunadu(of the present Kannur and Kasargode districts). As a living cult with centuries old traditions, ritual and custom, it embraces almost all ....
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Puli Kali
In Malayalam, the official language of Kerala "Puli" mens Tiger & "Kali" means Play. Pulikali is also known as Kaduvakali and this art form is a common sight during Onam season, an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in Kerala....
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