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Arts forms & festivals of
Kerala
True to its nature
and traditions Kerala has got some unique art forms which are integral
part of all celebrations. The art forms are basically categorized as
classical, folk and martial. When it comes to festivals in Kerala it's
again celebrations unending.
Festivals
Art forms
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- Kalaripayattu:
It's a traditional martial art form
where artist move with a grace of dancers at the same time wielding
deadly wepons in their hands
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- Kathakali:
It's one of Keralas traditional folk arts. It is a dance-drama based
on the stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharatha. The makeup process
for the dance itself is a show and the rich costumes, face-masks and
paints are specially made from natural material.
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- Theyyam:
It is usually the representation of a
divine or heroic character from mythology and one of the
most spectacular oldest temple art forms of Kerala.
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- Festivls associated with Temples and
Pilgrime Centre:
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- Jalotsavam:
These are colourfull water fiestas
conducted in connection with boat races on Onam.
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- Nishagandhi Dance & Music Festival:
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- Onam:
It is the harvest festival of
Kerala. It is celebrated as the arrival of King Mahabali, during
whose rule there was equality and happiness without any cheating and
hatred.
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