Kathakali
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Kathakali is a traditional form of Indian Classical Dance, and one of the most complex forms of Indian theatre. It is native to the Malayalam-speaking state of Kerala and is almost entirely practiced
Kathakali Play with Kaurava
Kathakali is one of the eight classical dances of India
Kathakali artist K.G. Vasudevan Nair
Minukka, the feminine character
Koodiyattam
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Koodiyattam is a traditional performing art form in the state of Kerala, India. It is a combination of ancient Sanskrit theatre with elements of Koothu, an ancient performing art from the Sangam era.
Kathakali
…and large. It represents one of Kerala's traditional theater artforms. Kathakali is closely related to a more ancient theater artform of Kerala called Koodiyattam which is the only surviving specimen of the ancient Sanskrit theatre, thought to have originated around the beginning of the common era, and is officially…
Guru Mani Madhava Chakyar and his troupe performing Thoranayudham (part of Bhasa's play Abhiṣeka Nataka based on the epic Ramayana) Koodiyattam (1962, Chennai)
Koodiyattam
Koodiyattam performer Kapila Venu
Mizhavu kept in a mizhavana (a wooden box made especially to keep mizhavu)