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Komal gupta

26/01/22 13:45 PM IST

Source: PIB

Kathakali Dance

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The Prime Minister expressed his grief over the demise of the noted Kathakali dancer Ms. Milena Salvini.

Kathakali Dance

  • Chakiarkoothu, Koodiyattam, Krishnattam and Ramanattam are few of the ritual performing arts of Kerala which have had a direct influence on Kathakali in its form and technique.
  • Kathakali is a blend of dance, music and acting and dramatizes stories, which are mostly adapted from the Indian epics.
  • Heavy make-up and stunning costumes (elaborate masks, huge skirts and big head-dresses) are used.

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