All About Temple Art
Temple Art
Kalamezhuthu, a ritualistic art, is a common feature of temples as well as noble households. Kalam, a unique drawing, is also called dhooli chithram or powder drawing. Th…
Mudiyettu is a ritual dance performed in some Kaali temples of Ernakulam and Kottayam districts (central Kerala). The dance celebrates the Goddess' triumph over the demon…
Kutiyattam is an ancient Sanskrit theatre art from Kerala. This classical dramatic art form is enacted inside the temple theatre called, Koothambalam.
Arjuna nritham is a ritual art performed by men in the Bhagavathy temples of Kerala. Arjuna nritham is also called Mayilppeeli nritham as the costume includes a character…
Krishnanattom is a temple art of Kerala. The traditional performance lasts for eight days and covers the whole span of Krishna's life from his birth to 'Swargarohanam' or…
Kavadiyattam, a colourful ritual art, widely prevalent in the Subramanya temples all over Kerala during the festival seasons. Percussion instruments like udukku, chenda a…
Theeyattu is a solo dance-drama performed in front of the Kalam or Dhooli Chitram in some Bhagavathy temples of Thiruvalla, Kottayam, Thripunithura and neighbouring areas…
Thullal is a solo performance combining the dance and recitation of stories in verse. Thulla is a satiric art form and was introduced in the18th century by the renowned p…
Theyyam, also known as Kaliyattam, is a ritual dance popular in north Kerala. Theyyam incorporates dance, mime and music and enshrines the rudiments of ancient tribal cul…
Paana or Pallippaana, is a ritual art to propitiate the goddess Bhadrakaali. Also known as Paanakali, the art form is popular in the districts of Thrissur, Palakkad and M…
Poothanumthirayum a ritual offering to Goddess Kaali is performed in many places of South Malabar. A troupe of dancers dress up as Kaali (Thira) and Poothams (Spirits) da…
Patayani is a week- long ritual dance, held in Kaali temples on the banks of the Pamba river during the Malayalam months of Meenam and Medam (March - April). Kadammanitta…
Velakali is a spectacular martial dance performed by men in some of the temples of southern Kerala. The dancers, clad in the traditional clothes and colourful headgear of…
Kannyarkali, also known as Desathukali, is a folk art exclusively practised by the Nair community of the Palakkad area. The art form combines the agile movements of marti…
Koothu is a solo narrative performance interspersed with mime and comic interludes. Koothu performed in the Koothambalams of Kerala Temples is socio-religious in nature.
