ART FORMS OF KERALA

2. Kerala, Which is known as God’s own
country attracts a lot of tourist every
year with its physical and natural beauty
as well as with its rich cultural heritage ,
Which fascinates the tourists . The art
and culture of Kerala portrays various
dance forms and martial arts performed
with the accompaniment of vocal and
instrumental music .These art forms are
performed for the convenience of tourist.
ART FORMS OF KERALA

3. KATHAKALI
Kathakali is one the classical dance drama of Kerala based on the
guidelines written in natya sastra . The costumes and make up are
ornamental ,clourful and elaborate so that the gestures and expression of
the performer are easily seen and understood.

4. Thullal based on the classical principles of natyasasatra ,it is said to have
been a modification of koothu .This is another art from with its distinct
simplicity of presentation and its frank, outspoken wit and humor .The
songs are in simple Malayalam and the techniques employed are not rigid .
THULLAL

5. KALARIPAYATTU
It is a matirial and healing art of Kerala dating back t0 6th
century .Thrugh a traditional system of bodily and mental
development.this art seeks to cultivate not only a powerful physical
warrior but more importently ,a person of deep inner self -
know;edge and huminity.

6. OPPANA
Oppana is a colorful weddig dance popular among the
Muslim community in the northen district of
KeralalikeMlappuram ,kozhikode,and kannur .the word
oppana supposedlycomes from the Arabic word afana.

7. THEYYAM
Theyyam or theyyattam is a popular Hindu rituals of worship in
north Kerala state ,india perdominant in the kolathunadu.

8. PULIKALLI
Pulikali is also known as kaduvakali is a 200 year old art is a colorful
recreational folk art from the state of Kerala .literal meaning of pulikali is
the 'play of tigers'.

9. KOODIYATTAM
Koodiyattam,sanskritdramaperformedinKerala,India,
has been recoganized by UNESCO as a human heritage
art.

10. THANKS
FOR
WATCHING SUBMITTED BY:
MUHAMMED MUSTHAFA.KT
MALAPPURAM