![]() ![]() Aharya: Make-up is suited to character like Krishna and Rama wear special crown decorated with peacock feathers.This practice is believed to be one major reason why women were not welcome in exploring the art. And thence started the practice of body massages using the feet (chavitty uzhichil). Since they were well-trained in the martial art of kalari, troupes that followed in their footsteps all across the land also implemented rigorous exercises as part of the training process. ![]() Originated as part of the bhakti movement and is believed to have been performed by soldiers of the kingdom, as the plays were written by a prince himself.Practiced by only male dancers, however, the last few years have seen a leap in the involvement of women in Kathakali (Mrinalini Sarabhai).State: Kerala The face of a Kathakali dancer being the logo of Kerala tourism.Kathakali derives its textual sanction from Balarama Bharatam and Hastalakshana Deepika.The dancer expresses himself through codified hastamudras and facial expressions, closely following the verses (padams) that are sung.It is a stylised art form, the four aspects of abhinaya – angika, aharya, vachika, satvika and the nritta, nritya and natya aspects are combined perfectly.One of the eight classical dances of India.Kathakali is a blend of dance, music and acting and dramatizes stories, which are mostly adapted from the Indian epics.In news: PM condoles demise of noted Kathakali dancer Ms. Part of: Prelims and Mains GS-I: Indian culture
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