![]() ![]() Kathakali also shares a lot of similarities with Krishnanattam, Koodiyattam (a classical Sanskrit drama existing in Kerala) and Ashtapadiyattam (an adaptation of 12th-century musical called Gitagovindam). By the end of 17th century, Attakatha was presented to the world with the title 'Kathakali'. Krishnanaattam was written in Sanskrit, and Ramanattam was in Malayalam. ![]() So Kottarakkara Thampuran created another art form called Ramanattam which was later transformed into Aattakatha. Due to the political rivalry between the two, Zamorin did not allow this. Once Kottarakkara Thampuran, the Raja of Kottarakkara who was attracted by Krishnanattam requested the Zamorin for the loan of a troupe of performers. Popular belief is that kathakali is emerged from "Krishnanattam", the dance drama on the life and activities of Lord Krishna created by Sri Manavedan Raja, the Zamorin of Calicut (1585-1658 AD). It originated in the country's present day state of Kerala during the 17th century and has developed over the years with improved looks, refined gestures and added themes besides more ornate singing and precise drumming. ![]() Kathakali (Malayalam: കഥകളി, kathakaḷi Sanskrit: कथाकळिः, kathākaḷiḥ) is a stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion. Like all the other pictures in this style, it`s an artwork of my original photos ![]()
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