7 Fascinating Art Forms That Will Amaze You

Art Forms

Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi is the classical dance form from the South-East Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It derives its name from the village of Kuchelapuram, a small village about 65 kms from Vijaywada. It is known for its graceful movements..

Various traditional and modern art forms

Mohiniyattom

Mohini the temptress, is a recurring character in Hindhu mythology. Attom means dance. It is seductive dance performed by women, sensuous in its appeal. In technique Mohiniyattom ..

Bharatanatyam

Bharatanatyam (also spelled Bharathanatyam, Bharatnatyam or Bharata Natyam is a classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu of Southern India. It owes its current name to Krishna Iyer and later, Rukmini Devi Arundale.Bharata refers to ..

Theyyattam

Among the folk dances of Kerala which come under the religious groups the ritual dance staged in Bhagavathi temples or Kavus in propitiation of .the deities deserves special attention. In the erstwhile North Malabar area ..

Chakyar Koothu

ChakyarKoothu 'is one of the eminent traditional art of Kerala. It is associated with temple.It is associated with Chakyars.Kottarathil sankunni, the well-known author of the myths and leagends of Kerala also has described Chakyar ..

Thiruvathira Kali

The dance is a celebration of marital chastity and female energy, for this is what brought Kamadeva (Cupid of Indian mythology) back to life after he was reduced to ashes by the ire of Lord Siva, the Destroyer, one among the Trinity...

Kathakali

KATHAKALI is performed by men who in their youth have undergone an intensive course of physical training and a long period of instruction in abhinaya (acting) and nritta (dancing). The former is the representation of emotions and moods ..

Kathakali Training

The Kathakali actor uses mudras in place of the spoken word. The physical training which a Kathakali student has to undergo is very strenuous. In the cooler months of the monsoon season he has a daily session of eye exercises and gymnastics...

The Characters

KATHAKALI characters represent the mythological beings of the three worlds—the upper world of the devas (gods), the middle world of humans and the nether world of the asuras (demons). The striking make-up and costume are ..

Theatre

Theatre - temple courtyard

Built like the traditional ‘temple courtyard’, the Theatre has been hailed not only for its architectural beauty but also for its utilitarian aspect. The Theater has state of art facilities in stage lighting and acoustics. The seating capacity is 200..

Temple courtyard

The Characters

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Kuchipudi

Mohiniyattom

Mohini the temptress, is a recurring character in Hindhu mythology. Attom means dance. It is seductive dance performed by women, sensuous in its appeal. In technique Mohiniyattom ..

Art Forms

Kuchipudi

Mohiniyattom

Bharatanatyam

Theyyattam

Chakyar Koothu

Thiruvathira Kali

Kathakali

Kathakali

Kathakali Training

The Characters

Theatre

Theatre - temple courtyard

Temple courtyard

The Characters

Event Management

Kuchipudi

Mohiniyattom

Bharatanatyam

Theyyattam

Chakyar Koothu

Thiruvathira Kali

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