An array of splendid life-size statues of Kathakali characters, divided and identified with the colour coding of facial make up and costume, will provide an extravagant spectacle against a minimal ...

It was the late Thiruvilwamala Venkichan Swamy who redefined the scope and significance of the maddalam, both in Kathakali and in Panchavadyam, in the early decades of the 20th century. Since then, ...

Of all the classical, traditional and contemporary art forms coming from India, Kathakali is probably the most visually striking. This captivating art form blends theatre, dance and pantomime, ...

Being one of the most culturally rich state, Kerala upholds it’s position for the fame in different art forms all over the world. Most of the Keralites are attracted to the artistic world be it music, ...

Connoisseurs of dance will be in for a treat as trained artistes from Kerala, the God’s own country, will give ‘Kathakali’ performance at Shree Hari Hara Dharmashala temple of Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa ...

Mumbai’s female Kathakali artistes say they have won the big battle after Kerala Kalamandalam breaks age-old norm and opens its doors to girl students for the first time Thara Varma became a member of ...

Practised only by male performers, it is one of the finest puppetry arts in the world, along with Marionette puppetry of the Peking Opera and Bunraku of the Japanese Kabuki dance. An art form inspired ...

CAIRO: With its distinctive style of dance and colorful costumes, the Kathakali dance troupe wooed the audience during its performances in different cities of Egypt. The visit of the nine-member ...

A kathakali performer from Kerala plays Shakespeare's King Lear at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Image: Keli/Paris In association with Alliance Francaise, Annette has presented Kathakali King ...

Ranjumol Mohan distinctly remembers the day she came out to her sister as a transwoman at the age of 28. It was the day after Christmas in 2015 and both her parents had passed away by then; her father ...