Welcome
to South India and experience the untouched delightful South by invasions throughout
its history. South India and the Indian heritage is more intact here than in other
regions of the country. This is a land of temples, a land of the devoutees.
Performing Art Kathakali : Kerala owes its transnational fame to this nearly 300 years
old classical dance form which combines facets of ballet, opera, masque and
the pantomime. Chavittunatakom : A Christian art form of Kerala.
Evolved at the turn of the 16th Century AD during the Portuguese colonization
and bears definite traces of the European Christian Miracle Play.
Krishnanattom : A spectacle for both the scholar and the simple rustic.
The visual effect is enhanced by varied and colourful facial make-up with larger-than-life-masks,
Mohiniyattom : The sinuous dance of the enchantress, this is a distinctive
classical dance form of Kerala.
Kootiyattom: : Kootiyattam is a dance traditionally enacted in temples.
Kootiyattam is Kathakali's 2000 year old predecessor and is offered as a votive
offering to the deity.
Oppana : A dance form essential to the wedding entertainment and festivities
of the Malabar Muslims. Maidens and young female relatives sing and dance around
the bride, clapping their hands. The songs of Map.
Kakkarissi natakom : Kakkarissi natakom is a satirical dance-drama based
on the puranic legends of Lord Siva and his consort Parvati when they assumed
human forms as Kakkalan and Kakkathi - a nomadic tribe of fortune.
Duffmuttu : Duffmuttu is also known as Aravanamuttu. It is a group performance
popular among the Muslims of Malabar. Duffmuttu is staged as a social event
during festivals and nuptial ceremonies.
