Tholpavakoothu is a form of shadow leather puppetry that is practiced in Kerala. It is also known as Nizhalkkoothu and Olakkoothu. Temple art form: It is a traditional temple art. It has roots in Palakkad and neighboring regions in Kerala. It used to be performed in the Bhadrakali temples of Palakkad for telling tales from the …
The Indian classical dances have two basic aspects: Tandava (movement and rhythm) and Lasya (grace, bhava and rasa). The three main components of them are: Natya: the dramatic element of the dance i.e. the imitation of characters. Nritta: the dance movements in their basic form. Nritya: expressional component i.e. mudras or gestures. The nine rasas are: Love Heroism Pathos Humour Anger Fear Disgust Wonder …
Mithila painting is folk painting practiced in Mithila region of India (especially Bihar) and Nepal. It is also known as Madhubani paintings which mean ‘forest of honey’. It has been mentioned in ancient Indian texts like Ramayana. It originated in small village known as Maithili in Bihar. Initially, women from village drew paintings on …
Kathakali dance Dazzling classical dance of Kerala is Kathakali. ‘Katha’= Story or tale, ‘Kali’= Performance and Art. Its roots are in ancient ‘Kutiyattam’ (Classical Sanskrit Dance Drama) and ‘Krishnattam’ (Dance-Drama depicting Stories of Hindu God Krishna). Movements in Kathakali are influenced by ancient martial arts and athletic tradition. It is basically a Dance-Drama. Kathakali was traditionally a male-dominated dance …
Kalaripayattu is a Martial art which originated as a style in Kerala during 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD. The word kalari first appears in Sangam literature to describe both a battlefield and combat arena. It is also considered to be one of the oldest fighting system in existence. It is now practiced in Kerala, …