Kerala
"Land Of Coconut Trees"



Kathakali

Kathakali has evolved from Ramanattam, a dance drama envisioned and created by Kottarakkara Thampuram, a fedual lord during 8th century A.D, who was a great admirer and promoter of traditional art froms and later it was improved by Kapplingad Namboodiri. The performance calls for a high degree of command over body and muscle movements and facial expressions. Expressionof eyes and face holds key to perfection.