Kalaripayattu is considered to be one of the oldest martial art forms in world. Originated in Kerala, this is also the most scientific battlefield arts, This art form includes Chatham (jumping), attam (running) and marichil (somersault). It also uses traditional weapons like swords, daggers, spears, maces and bows & arrows. This art reflects ultimate coordination between mind and body. It also focuses on indigenous medicinal practices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeAD6_tROX4 दुनिया की सबसे प्राचीन युद्धकलाओं में से एक है केरल की कलारिपयट्टु. यह सभी पारंपरिक विद्याओं व विधाओं का समावेश है। इसे तमाम युद्धकलाओं की जननी कहा जाता रहा है। कहा जाता है कि 19वीं सदी में अंग्रेजों ने अपने ख़िलाफ़ क्रांति के डर से इसपर पाबंदी लगा दी थी। ...
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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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyuGKdQcgrQ A Kathakali performance involves various spellbinding intricacies. Quiver of lips, flicker of eyes and ...
Read MoreMohiniyattam is one of the eight Indian classical dance forms. Dance originates from legend of Mohini as per Hindu mythology. Mohini was incarnation of Vishnu which happened during Amrit Manthan. Mohiniyattam has elements of many other dance forms of south India. Its a sensuous dance, earlier performed by Devadasis during rule of Chera Kings from 9 to 12 C.E. King Swathi Thirunal of the erstwhile Travancore Kingdom later patronised this dance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMtEbM0alj8 Mohiniyattam has love and devotion to god as its major themes. This dance comprises about 40 different basic movements called Adavukal. Lyrics are in Manipravalam, which is a mix of Sanskrit and Malayalam languages. Also noticeable is the simple, yet elegant costume, which consists of white sari, ...
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