Classical Dance - Kathakali


 
 
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Classical Dance - Kathakali

Kathakali is one of the 8 classical dance forms of India. It is a traditional dance-drama known for its colourful costumes, elaborate makeup, face masks, and expressive facial movements. It tells stories from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and other Hindu epics.

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Kathakali-  (Ballet of East)

Originated in Courts of kings in which a story is related to type dance.

Kerala

Mukunda Raja (of Kalmandalam fame), Koppan Nair, Shanta Rao, Kanak Rele, Geeta Ganguly, V Kunju Kurupu, Gopinathan Krishnan, VN Menon.  Open air statge, facial make up, Thiranottam
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