kathakali is the dance form of tamil nadu state.
kathakali is the dance form of tamil nadu state.
kathakali is the dance form of which state?
tamil nadu
malayalis use two words to denote dance, which is "attom" and "thullal". the art forms of malayalis are classified into three types. they are (i)"religious" like theyyam, bhagavatipattu etc., (ii)"semi religious" like sanghakali, krishnanattom etc., and (iii)"secular" like kathakali, mohiniyattam, thullal etc. "kathakali" and "mohiniyattam" are the two classical dance forms from kerala. kathakali is actually a "dance-drama". mohiniyattam is a very sensual and graceful dance form that is performed both solo and in a group by women. kutiyattam is a traditional performing art form from kerala, which is recognised by unesco and given the status "masterpieces of oral and intangible heritage of humanity". ottamthullal is another performing art, which is also known as the "poor man's kathakali", which was created by the poet kunchan nambiar as an alternative to "chakiarkooth" (another performing art), which was open only for higher castes to see. theyyam is a ritualistic art form of malayalis, which is thought to predate hinduism and to have developed from folk dances performed in conjunction with harvest celebrations. theyyam is performed as an offering to gods so as to get rid of poverty and illness. velakali is another ritualistic art form, mainly performed at temples in the festival time. kolkali is a folk art in which dance performers move in a circle, striking small sticks and keeping rhythm with special steps.
malayali
ghumura dance is the most sought folk dance in kalahandi. it is classified as folk dance as the dress code of ghumura resembles more like a tribal dance, but recent researchers argue different mudra and dance form present in ghumura bear more resemblance with other classical dance form of india. the timeline of ghumura dance is not clear. many researchers claim it was a war dance in ancient india and used by ravana in ramayana. ghumura dance is depicted in sun temple of konark confirming this dance form is since the medieval period. ghumura dance has evolved from a war dance to a dance form for cultural and social activities. the dance is associated with social entertainment, relaxation, love, devotion and friendly brotherhood among all class, creed and religion in the present days. traditionally this dance is also associated with nuakhai and dasahara celebration in kalahandi and large parts of south western odisha. ghumura dance is still hidden in the village level in south western odisha and some parts of bordering andhra pradesh and chhattisgarh. kalahandi region has taken a leading rule in popularising and retaining its unique identity of ghumura dance. ghumura dance has got the opportunity to represent the nation in international events delhi, moscow, and other places.
kalahandi district