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.
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)
Mani Damodara Chakyar
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Mani Damodara Chakyar is a Kutiyattam and Chakyar Koothu artist in Kerala state of south India. He is a nephew and disciple of legendary guru Nātyāchārya Vidūshakaratnam Padma Shri Māni Mādhava Chākyā
Guru Māni Dāmodara Chākyār
Mani Damodara Chakyar as Kapali in Mattavilasam Kutiyattam
Mani Damodara Chakyar as Nayaka (hero) King Udayana in Swapnavasavadattam Koodiyattam