Kathakali is a theatrical dance form of Kerala. It originated from Ramanattom and Krishnanattom. The name Kathakali derives from the Malayalam words ‘Katha’ (meaning story) and ‘Kali’ (meaning play). kathakali is considered to
be a combination of five elements of fine art – Expression, Dance, Enactment, song/ vocal accompaniment , instrument accompaniment . There are 101 classical Kathakali stories. The most popular stories enacted are Nala Charitam, Kalyanasowgandhikam, Keechaka vadham etc.The songs used for Kathakali is a mix of Malayalam and Sanskrit.
Traditionaly , a kathakali performance is usually conducted at night and ends in early morning . The main facial expressions of a kathakali artist are the ‘navarasams’ .There are 24 main ‘Mudras’. The most interesting aspects of kathakali is its elaborate make-up code. Make-up classified into five – pacha, kathi, kari, thaadi, and minukku . The heroes have green face and the villains red or black,holymen and femaile characters have yellow face . Apart from facial make up, each performer wears an elaborate costume with a head dress and layers of Skirts, Jewellery, Anklets, Brancelets and Rings.
Kthakali has adapted for an indoor stage performance. Traditionally kathakali performance began in the evening on a raised platform in the temple premises. Two helpers held a curtain across the stage behind the characters appeared at the beginning of each act and quick changes of scenery and props took place
be a combination of five elements of fine art – Expression, Dance, Enactment, song/ vocal accompaniment , instrument accompaniment . There are 101 classical Kathakali stories. The most popular stories enacted are Nala Charitam, Kalyanasowgandhikam, Keechaka vadham etc.The songs used for Kathakali is a mix of Malayalam and Sanskrit.Traditionaly , a kathakali performance is usually conducted at night and ends in early morning . The main facial expressions of a kathakali artist are the ‘navarasams’ .There are 24 main ‘Mudras’. The most interesting aspects of kathakali is its elaborate make-up code. Make-up classified into five – pacha, kathi, kari, thaadi, and minukku . The heroes have green face and the villains red or black,holymen and femaile characters have yellow face . Apart from facial make up, each performer wears an elaborate costume with a head dress and layers of Skirts, Jewellery, Anklets, Brancelets and Rings.
Kthakali has adapted for an indoor stage performance. Traditionally kathakali performance began in the evening on a raised platform in the temple premises. Two helpers held a curtain across the stage behind the characters appeared at the beginning of each act and quick changes of scenery and props took place
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