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The Indian state Kerala is well known for its diverse forms of performing arts. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The various communities in Kerala contribute to its rich and colourful culture. [ 3 ] The most important traditional art forms of Kerala are Kathakali , Kalaripayattu , Mayilpeeli Thookkam , Koodiyattam , Theyyam , Mohiniyattam , Thullal , Padayani ...
Kathakali is closely related to a more ancient theater artform of Kerala called Kutiyattam which is the only surviving specimen of the ancient Sanskrit theatre, thought to have originated around the beginning of the common era, and is officially recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Similarly, in the Koratty style, Darika's mudi resembles the Kathakali crown and his face paint the Kathi Veshas of Kathakali. This points to how the two forms have become interlinked even though Mudiyettu predates Kathakali, with epigraphists tracing its evolution as an art to even the 9th or 10th century AD.
The interest in Sanskrit dramas did not last long. The musical dramas were getting popular in Tamil Nadu and made its way into Kerala too. Some of the earliest notable work of this type in Malayalam during the 19 th century was "Saranjiniparinayam" the musical drama written and published in Malayalam in 1899 by Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, he is the Pioneer of Musical drama in Malabar and was also a ...
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Theatre State/Region Originated Features Exponents Akhyana: Gujarat: Enactment of religious episodes from Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavata by Mana-bhatas: Premanand Bhatt, [2] [3] Narsinh Mehta, Acharya Hemachandra
Chendamelam of Kerala. A "Chenda Melam" means percussion using Chenda. The Chenda is used as a percussion instrument for almost all Kerala art forms like Kathakali, Kodiyattam, Theyyam etc. Chenda melam is the most popular form in Kerala, for more than 300 years. A Chenda melam is an integral part of all festivals in Kerala.