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Dance forms of kerala I

Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/07/2009 - 18:00.

Kerala have many traditional dance forms and rituals.Some of them are still being performed widely. The dance forms can be classified as.
1. Temple Arts (devotional). A classical example of this is Mudiyettu. for a detailed exposure on mudiyettu see
http://www.cyberkerala.com/mudiyettu/

Thullal
This is another dance form.Thullal is said to have originated from kunchan nambiar. Nambiar was one of the greatest malayalm poests ever lived. He was also popular.See the article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalakkaththu_Kunchan_Nambiar
about him.

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Kerala Dance Forms By Dev Sri

Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/25/2008 - 04:55.

Kerala Dance Forms By Dev Sri
Centuries old Kerala Dance Forms are noted for the variety, youthfulness and charm. Some Kerala dance forms like Kathakali is world renowned, and a dance form Koodiyattom is recognized by UNESCO as human heritage art.

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Thullal

Submitted by content on Fri, 10/19/2007 - 13:25.

Submitted by UMAMAHESWARI on Sat, 2006-12-09 06:48. Culture
THULLAL

At last the 250 year old ban was lifted.
Thullal one of the performing arts of Kerala, was banned from performing at the Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple, 250 years ago.
WHY?
The reason is connected with the origin of this art itself. Hence here is how this Histrionic art developed.

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KALAMANDALAM KSHEMAVATHI-

Submitted by content on Fri, 10/19/2007 - 05:03.

Submitted by UMAMAHESWARI on Mon, 2007-01-15 13:27. Personalities
Mohiniyattam which was patronized by Maharaja Swati Tirunal almost 175 years ago regained its favor since its incorporation in the curriculum of Kerala Kalamandalam established by Mahakavi Vallathol. The poet managed to employ the services of Chinnammu, and Kalyanikutti Amma the exponents of Mohiniyattam.

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