Introduction:
Kathakali is a highly stylised classical Indian dance-drama noted for its attractive make-up of characters, their elaborate costumes, Kerala Event India,Events in Kerala,Event Kerala Tours,Kerala Event Tourist Attractions,Christmas Kerala,Temple Festival Thrissur detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion. Kerala Event India,Events in Kerala,Event Kerala Tours,Kerala Event Tourist Attractions,Christmas Kerala,Temple Festival Thrissur It originated in the country's southern state of Kerala during the 16th century AD, approximately between 1555 and 1605, and has been updated over the years with improved looks, refined gestures and added themes besides more ornate singing and precise drumming.
Mohiniyattam
This a semi-classical dance form containing elements of Bharathanatyam,Kerala Event India,Events in Kerala,Event Kerala Tours,Kerala Event Tourist Attractions,Christmas Kerala,Temple Festival Thrissur Kuchipudi and Odissi. It is based on the story of 'Mohini', the mythological seductress. The movements are graceful like that of Odissi and the costumes sober. It combines songs in Malayalam set to Carnatic music.
It is essentially a solo dance. The first references to Mohiniyattam are found in 'Vyavaharamala' composed by Mazhamangalam Narayanan Namboothiri assigned to the 16th Century. In the 19th Century, Swathi Thirunal, the Maharaja of Travancore did much to encourage and stabilize this art form. It was poet Vallathol who again revived it and gave it a standing through Kerala Kalamandalam which he founded in 1930.
Kalarippayatt
Kalarippayatt is the traditional martial art of Kerala. It is believed to be the forerunner of all eastern martial arts . It has played a significant role in the technical development of all other performing arts in Kerala. Its roots can be traced back to the 12th Century when skirmishes among the feudal principalities were common. Kalarippayatt is still taught in Kerala. The CVN Kalari Sangham in Thiruvananthapuram imparts training and the founders of this Sangham played a significant role in the revival of Kalarippayatt. There are Kalries in north Kerala, especially in Kozhikode.
Masters of Kalarippayatt are called Gurukkal. Kalarippayatt is taught inside a special arena called kalar, which is part school, part gymnasium and part temple. A kalari is constructed following traditional principles. Its rectangular design is always aligned in an east-west direction and deities are represented at each corner. Training in Kalarippayatt begins at a very young age. Boys and girls are taught. Learning requires ritual stretching and flexing exercises to achieve balance and concentration. To increase suppleness of limbs, body massage is given. Training in the use of weapons like the sword and shield are also imparted.
Thiruvathirakali
Thiruvathirakali is a classical dance form, which is a pointer to the old customs followed in the Nair tharawads (joint families). In this, women dance round the ceremonial lamp or floral decoration on festive occasions to the accompaniment of the Thiruvathira pattu (song).
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