Kathakali

MUDRAS – SIGN LANGUAGE – basic alphabet Pathakam Mudraakhyam Katakam   Musti Kartharremukham Sukathunddam Kapidhakam Hamsapaksham Sikaram Hamsassyam Anjaly Ardhachandram Mukuram   Bhramara Soochikamukam Pallavam Thripathaakam Mrigaseersham Sarpasirassu Vardamanakam Araalam Oornanabham Mukulam Katakaamukham

THE HANDS - SIGN LANGUAGE: The sign Language used in Kathakali is very important and is called MUDRAS –an ancient sacred sign language that...

THE TRAINING: KATHAKALIThe training of a Kathakali actor begins at an early age when young boys leavetheir homes to dedicate the entire lives to...

THE CHARACTERS: KATHAKALIThe characters are categorised into symbolic "personalities" ranging from the most sanctified to the most evil.The characters represent the evolution of...

BACKGROUND OF KATHAKALIKathakali is ancient and classical in nature and holds centuries of tradition and culture. It is not simply a dance-drama but an...

Performances of KathakaliKathakali performances are not confined to a temple's courtyard; they are held in the open under the sky. Before a performance begins,...

Make-up of KathakaliThe make-up of Kathakali character is peculiarily native to the Kerala folk-art. In folk theatrical varieties, huge marks and make-ups were as...

The Art of KathakaliKathakali employs the four abhinayas, viz Sattvika, expression of thoughts by the efforts of the mind (Bhaava and Rasa). Aangika, conveyance...

Origin of KathakaliIt was believed that Kathakali was conceived from Krishnanaattam, the dance drama on the life and activities of Lord Krishna created by...

KATHAKALIKathakali is one of the oldest theatre forms in the world. It originated in the area of southwestern India now known as the state...

KathakaliKathakali classical danceKathakali classical dance of Kerala owes its transnational fame to the nearly 300-year-old.Kathakali literally means story-play and is an elaborate dance depicting...