Kathakali is classical dance drama of Kerala and it is one of the eight Indian classical dance forms- second from Kerala in the list besides Mohiniyattam. Kathakali comes under ‘story-play’ genre of art. Art form originated in Kerala over a thousand years ago and it is said o have evolved from other art forms of Kerala like Kutiyattam, Krishnanattam and Kalaripayattu. This beautiful dance also combines facets of ballet, opera, masque and pantomime.
Kathakali is a mix of devotion, drama, dance, music, costumes and make up- all merged up in a divine experience. Kathakali retells the great stories of the past, mostly from Indian epics.
A Kathakali performance involves various spellbinding intricacies. Quiver of lips, flicker of eyes and twirling of fingers are something that make this dance very special and different from other classical dance forms. Costume and the face make up create a spectacle on stage.
Its an art, as beautiful as Kerala itself!! Enjoy the dance and see the full video for enthralling experience!