tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6465201369557522742024-03-19T03:07:29.549-07:00Kerala cultureAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885394263891634014noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646520136955752274.post-73061627187356584482012-04-21T07:33:00.000-07:002012-04-21T07:33:33.131-07:00Koodiyattam<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLzEOH85eMsNR7bz8EDEh_kR0FIvxelZpXfU-bQFZSDEpXbHSkXIPfuBHkK-ynZNZ8qpfTscKr75Y-jJOS_0JZELX7jN7R1nSC8-uq9HNpHIc-zJS8-vJpC6JU_W8Mbx_vTTwvu651tY8/s1600/koodiyattom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLzEOH85eMsNR7bz8EDEh_kR0FIvxelZpXfU-bQFZSDEpXbHSkXIPfuBHkK-ynZNZ8qpfTscKr75Y-jJOS_0JZELX7jN7R1nSC8-uq9HNpHIc-zJS8-vJpC6JU_W8Mbx_vTTwvu651tY8/s400/koodiyattom.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Koodiyattam (Malayalam: കൂടിയാട്ടം) or Kutiyattam is a form of Sanskrit theatre traditionally performed in the state of Kerala, India. Performed in the Sanskrit language in Hindu temples, it is believed to be 2,000 years old. It is officially recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.<br />
Koodiyattam [kutiyattam], meaning "combined acting," signifies Sanskrit drama presented in the traditional style in temple theatres of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is the only surviving specimen of the ancient Sanskrit theatre. It has an attested history of a thousand years in Kerala, but its origin and evolution are shrouded in mystery. Kutiyattam and chakyar koothu were among the dramatized dance worship services in temples of ancient India, particularly Tamilakam (modern-day Tamil Nadu and Kerala). Both kootiyattam and chakyar koothu find several mentions in ancient sangam literature of south and also in the epigraphs belonging to subsequent Pallava, Chera, Chola periods in Tamilnadu. Inscriptions related to the dramatized dance worship services like koodiyattam and chakyar koothu are available in temples at Tanjore, Tiruvidaimaruthur, Vedaranyam, Tiruvarur, and Omampuliyur. They were treated as an integral part of worship services alongside the singing of tevaram and prabandam hymns. There are mentions in epigraphs those forms of dramatized dance worship services that are called aariyam that mostly had Sanskrit scripts for plays.<br />
Several ancient kings and members of other professions are listed to have authored several works for these services. There is evidence of these services being done all over ancient subcontinent during time of cholas and pallavas. A Pallava king called Rajasimha has been credited with authoring a play called kailasodharanam in Tamil that has the topic of Ravana becoming subject to Siva's anger and being subdued mercilessly for the same. For examples a fragmented inscription at the door step of an ancient Shiva temple (now non-existent) in Pegan in Burma finds mention of these services.<br />
It is believed that Kulasekhara Varman Cheraman Perumal, an ancient king of Tamil Chera dynasty, who ruled from Mahodayapuram (modern Kodungallur), reformed Koodiyattam, introducing the local language for Vidusaka and structuring presentation of the play to well-defined units. He himself wrote two plays, Subhadraharana and Tapatisamvarana and made arrangements for their presentation on stage with the help of a Brahmin friend called Tolan. These plays are still presented on stage. Apart from these, the plays traditionally presented include Ascaryacudamani of Saktibhadra, Kalyanasaugandhika of Nilakantha, Bhagavadajjuka of Bodhayana, Nagananda of Harsa, and many plays ascribed to Bhasa including Abhiseka and Pratima. The Kutiyattam performance was performed in specially designed temples called koothambalams.<br />
The use of Buddhist themes for plays is a very controversial and moot issue and seem to be a later interpolation not existing since ancient times for the latter not being a then-legal vedic system.<br />
</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885394263891634014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646520136955752274.post-5379345599078898482011-11-25T09:06:00.000-08:002011-11-25T09:06:19.778-08:00Margam Kali<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixKdSB7DpujnrwUZ8VmJEQw8ZYw_PDQBHjmBPkJiAmSfPQxc0WRbgkeOvXofWSYDrcp8QmQyH-ECqtJnf82z0Q7vh5UEQFkCK6DG2U2bnw_rcfmn5LreNL_6uNbqsCCJKgcu1fdoMAszk/s1600/Margam-Kali-Dance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixKdSB7DpujnrwUZ8VmJEQw8ZYw_PDQBHjmBPkJiAmSfPQxc0WRbgkeOvXofWSYDrcp8QmQyH-ECqtJnf82z0Q7vh5UEQFkCK6DG2U2bnw_rcfmn5LreNL_6uNbqsCCJKgcu1fdoMAszk/s400/Margam-Kali-Dance.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Margam Kali is one of the ancient group dance of Kerala practiced by Saint Thomas Christians. It is difficult to trace the exact origin of the dance form and the compilation of the lyrics, but the dance form was practiced by the Saint Thomas Christians before the arrival of Portuguese missionaries in Kerala. There are several different opinions on the origin of Margamkali. Two are:1. It is derived from the early forms of thiruvathira kali2. It is derived from Sangam kali and the martial arts dance form parichamuttu kali.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885394263891634014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646520136955752274.post-59216390394465632152011-11-24T06:18:00.000-08:002011-11-24T06:18:25.780-08:00Mohiniyattam<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCxlWuFXcyCIlvXNxYoja7iMRKNcj8nY6RAIKL6NvpFl4GEBCs-5XwU4wp1wffBEeSfUcLVnA9jRIWtwRS1roLeuZRkf6v3AwNKGqsNaFRn8WgVu1hXRSKq16J9S17lJe3M6Kqa5OE-A/s1600/Mohiniyattam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCxlWuFXcyCIlvXNxYoja7iMRKNcj8nY6RAIKL6NvpFl4GEBCs-5XwU4wp1wffBEeSfUcLVnA9jRIWtwRS1roLeuZRkf6v3AwNKGqsNaFRn8WgVu1hXRSKq16J9S17lJe3M6Kqa5OE-A/s400/Mohiniyattam.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>Mohiniyattam, is a traditional South Indian dance from Kerala, developed by the Tamil nattuvanar (dance master) Vadivelu,one of the Thanjavur Quartet. It is one of the eight Indian classical dance forms. It is considered a very graceful dance meant to be performed as a solo recital by women. The term Mohiniyattam comes from the words "Mohini" meaning a woman who enchants onlookers and "aattam" meaning graceful and sensuous body movements. The word "Mohiniyattam" literally means "dance of the enchantress". There are two stories of the Lord Vishnu disguised as a Mohini. In one, he appears as Mohini to lure the asuras (demons) away from the amrita (nectar of immortality) obtained during the churning of the palazhi or Ocean of Milk.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885394263891634014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646520136955752274.post-90140540653781013142011-11-23T07:49:00.000-08:002011-11-23T07:49:57.272-08:00Oppana<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5VAcqefmoCRL_6mIpYFiBPs8U4nDJ_savFU3VpKy8j9r0Llzzm9TayBPIH-vRDZsuUU1l555dKHNYbvJOyiurMNU_kuECF91KUY1d6IwUue6t9_KCn4sOKLLT1JadnNKUZ61LRl028wE/s1600/Oppana.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5VAcqefmoCRL_6mIpYFiBPs8U4nDJ_savFU3VpKy8j9r0Llzzm9TayBPIH-vRDZsuUU1l555dKHNYbvJOyiurMNU_kuECF91KUY1d6IwUue6t9_KCn4sOKLLT1JadnNKUZ61LRl028wE/s400/Oppana.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Oppana is a famous dance form of Kerala and is basically attributed to Kerala Muslims .This dance is done with the tunes of mappilappattu and is very popular as an entertainment item for Muslim weddings. The theme is often teasing comments about the bride’s anticipated nuptial bliss.<br />
</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885394263891634014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646520136955752274.post-47133654793426004562011-11-22T06:49:00.000-08:002011-11-22T06:49:27.625-08:00Kathakali<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKb1RzQjLSLrsiYwz3YBcoNJeNdF9L-gmX0orIJkV59THeiXPVAC0wsC4RalqmKsdzXhFj_W-SMPl8gS6V-ABTaJGVNi_Vb7K-0LYdS90uUzaZcv3DIvY73PxOZGu0x50NswedCxvJ6Uc/s1600/Kathakali.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKb1RzQjLSLrsiYwz3YBcoNJeNdF9L-gmX0orIJkV59THeiXPVAC0wsC4RalqmKsdzXhFj_W-SMPl8gS6V-ABTaJGVNi_Vb7K-0LYdS90uUzaZcv3DIvY73PxOZGu0x50NswedCxvJ6Uc/s400/Kathakali.jpg" width="299" /></a></div>Kathakali is the dance drama art and is one of the oldest theatre forms in the world. In this dance form , the dancers take various roles in performances traditionally based on themes from Hindu Mythology, especially the two epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharatha.The main interesting aspect is its elaborate make – up code. The extraordinary make-ups and the costume take the audience to a world of wonders. Even today Kathakali is enjoyed by all irrespective of their nation .<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXRTVj1DJAzThbW24OgUX6tMLpN3OZrY3vjO7uCOss74wFPCE_o0OJfyOm4aw55eFcW5tnVq7zqgrtzLiNWGfL6on1wCxFUAGiMpuAws6MJsuipuocsDDtUgefJWpJWxzHfYbOPNFzTsE/s1600/theyyam_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXRTVj1DJAzThbW24OgUX6tMLpN3OZrY3vjO7uCOss74wFPCE_o0OJfyOm4aw55eFcW5tnVq7zqgrtzLiNWGfL6on1wCxFUAGiMpuAws6MJsuipuocsDDtUgefJWpJWxzHfYbOPNFzTsE/s400/theyyam_10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Theyyam is one of the most popular ritualistic dance forms of Kerala. The theme is devotional performed with symbols and presentations. One can see the divine power through the performing person. All the dancing theyyams are Gods of different regions .It is symbolic kind of worship of Gods.<br />
</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885394263891634014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646520136955752274.post-68173716566188343442011-11-21T03:53:00.000-08:002011-11-21T03:53:33.651-08:00Culture of Kerala<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxdzi_bMbHXxkDIRP0QPfV-DmkobYHuFFU8VPwYCdh-S19jFz20_B2Qu9MsBF6R7fZUN7QauEc9z9vxSCGsMqhguqzbMhkEd6-iV8LkM1O4hQaPKUCTv0oMHKJvWkzWMcijRPnOLy0P1Q/s1600/Kerala-Culture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxdzi_bMbHXxkDIRP0QPfV-DmkobYHuFFU8VPwYCdh-S19jFz20_B2Qu9MsBF6R7fZUN7QauEc9z9vxSCGsMqhguqzbMhkEd6-iV8LkM1O4hQaPKUCTv0oMHKJvWkzWMcijRPnOLy0P1Q/s400/Kerala-Culture.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The culture of Kerala is a synthesis of Dravidian and Aryan cultures, developed and mixed for centuries, under influences from other parts of India and abroad. It is defined by its antiquity and the organic continuity sustained by the Malayali people. Modern Kerala society took shape owing to migrations from different parts of India through out Classical Antiquity. Kerala trace its non-prehistoric cultural genesis to its membership (around the 3rd century CE) in a vaguely-defined historical region known as Thamizhagom — a land defined by a common Tamil culture and encompassing the Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms. At that time, the music, dance, language (first Dravida Bhasha — "Dravidian language"— then Tamil), and Sangam (a vast corpus of Tamil literature composed between 1,500–2,000 years ago) found in Kerala were all similar to the horoscopic relation--117.207.239.170 (talk) 11:40, 18 November 2011 (UTC) that found in the rest of Thamizhagom (today's Tamil Nadu). The culture of Kerala evolved through the Sanskritization of Dravidian ethos, revivalism of religious movements and reform movements against caste discrimination. Kerala showcases a culture unique to itself developed through accommodation, acculturation and assimilation of various faculties of civilized lifestyle.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885394263891634014noreply@blogger.com1