{"id":272,"date":"2019-02-18T15:01:46","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T09:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/?p=272"},"modified":"2023-03-18T19:54:48","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T14:24:48","slug":"kathakali-south-indian-art-form","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/kathakali-south-indian-art-form\/","title":{"rendered":"Kathakali \u2013 South Indian Art form"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kathakali<\/strong><\/a> is one of the oldest theatre forms in the world. Katha means \u201cStory\u201d & Kali means \u201cPlay\u201d, so it\u2019s also called as \u201cStory \u2013 Play\u201d. Kathakali was originated in Kerala at 17th Century and has its root in Hindu Mythology. Kathakali is famous for its unique combination of Literature, Music, Painting, Acting, Song & Dance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Usually the play is based on the Two Great Epics \u2013 \u201cRamayana & Mahabharata\u201d. Kathakali consists of pure dance (nritya) as well as mime (abhinaya). Initially Kathakali has its sole domain of men but now women also performing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make-up:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Theppu: It is the first stage of make up where basic fasical painting are applied. Chuttikkaran:- Chutti is the second stage of Make-up, it differentiate the character and their personality in the play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The characters can be classified in 05 Main categories:
Pacha [Green] , Kathi [knife], Thadi [beard], Kari [black], Minukku
The divine heroes can be identified by their predominantly green make up, anti-heroes are identified by green make up with red slashes on their cheeks, Evil characters are identified by red makeup, hunters are identified by black make up & Women & ascetics were identified by yellow colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Costumes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Usually Kathakali costumes are large and heavy. There are: Sathwika (the hero), Kathi (the villain), Minukku (females), and Thatti. The magnificent looking head dress is profusely embellished with multi-colored beads, spangles, shells and glass pieces. The head dress triumphantly demonstrates quite a lot of intricate, elaborate and delightful carving, cunningly executed by master craftsmen. The head dress is after the pattern of a crown, set with gleaming glass pieces. Its shape, colour and decoration vary to suit the attire of the actor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To know more about kathakali performance and kerala, visit keralatourism.holiday<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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