EXPLORE PERFORMING ARTFORMS
CHAVITTUNATAKOM
Chavittu Natakam, a popular Christian art form in Kerala, originated during 17th century C.E. Chavittu Natakam is a blend of music, dance, acting, dialogue delivery, and rhythm and its pet themes are Christ, saints and the history of kings.
DUFFMUTTU
Duffmuttu is a group performance popular among the Muslims of Malabar. Duffmuttu is staged as a social event during festivals and nuptial ceremonies.
KATHAKALI CLASSICAL
Kathakali, the 300 year old classical dance form of Kerala has combined the facets of ballet, opera, masque and the pantomime
NANGIAR KOOTHU
Nangiar koothu or Nangyar Koothu is an allied traditional art of Kutiyattam, an age-old Sanskrit drama tradition of India.
CHAKIYAR KOOTHU
Koothu is an art form in which the stories of Hindu mythology and epics are orally rendered primarily with the support of acting and hand gestures.
KRISHNANATTOM
Krishnanattom is a temple art of Kerala. The traditional performance lasts for eight days and covers the whole span of Krishna's life from his birth to 'Swargarohanam' or ascension to the heavens.
MOHINIYATTAM
Mohiniyattam literally interpreted as the dance of 'Mohini', the celestial enchantress of the Hindu mythology, is the classical solo dance form of Kerala.
MARGOMKALI
Margam Kali is the most popular Christian art form in Kerala. Presented in a group mainly by women, the performers should have a sense of rhythm and should be agile, to make a performance successful.
THULLAL
Thullal is a solo performance combining the dance and recitation of stories in verse. Introduced in the 18th century by legendary poet Kunchan Nambiar, it is epitomized by humour, satire and social criticism.
OPPANA
ppana is a song and dance performance popular among the Muslims of Malabar. It is commonly seen at their various festive occasions like weddings, ceremonies held to herald puberty and so on.