Arts of Kerala

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Position of Kerala in India

The Indian state Kerala is well known for its diverse forms of performing arts.[1][2] The various communities in Kerala contribute to its rich and colourful culture.[3] The most important traditional art forms of Kerala are Kathakali, Kalaripayattu,Mayilpeeli Thookkam, Koodiyattam, Theyyam, Mohiniyattam, Thullal, Padayani, Pulikali, Thiruvathirakali, Chakyarkoothu,Chavittunadakam, etc.

Performing arts of Kerala[edit]

Kerala Hindu Arts[edit]

Kakkarissi Nadakam - A folk art form popular in Southern Kerala

Kerala Muslim arts[edit]

Kerala Christian arts[edit]

Margamkali performed during a Syro-Malabar Nasrani wedding.

Others[edit]

Fine arts of Kerala[edit]

Arts promotion bodies[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Kerala Classical Arts - Art and culture in Kerala - kerala.com". kerala.com. Archived from the original on 10 February 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  2. ^ "The Art Forms of Kerala". Archived from the original on 9 October 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  3. ^ "www.keralahistory.ac.in". keralahistory.ac.in. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  4. ^ Thirayattam, Moorkkanad Peethambaran, Kerala bhasha Institute, TVM, ISBN 978-81-200-4294-0
  • Chandran, VP (2018). Mathrubhumi Yearbook Plus - 2019 (Malayalam ed.). Kozhikode: P. V. Chandran, Managing Editor, Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Company Limited, Kozhikode.