From God’s own country Kerala, India, a haven for ancient art forms comes this magnificent dance form called Kathakali. Kathakali is the traditional and renowned dance drama art form from the south Indian state of Kerala. The word Kathakali literally means story-play. It is characterized by exquisite eye movements and hand gestures or Mudras. It has many facial expressions depicting various emotions. It is story telling in the form of dance drama. It has conversations richly adorned with traditional music. The music is based on the traditional Carnatic music. It is accompanied by unique percussions that enthralls audience. That is the magnificent Kathakali.
Watch a brief introductory video on Kathakali here:
Watch a demonstration of Kathakali Music based on Carnatic Music Here
Also, watch a complete Kathakali performance Kalakeyavadham based on the great Mahabharata here:
We salute this great art form!!