🎭 Kathakali Dance Performance
🕔 Show Timings:
Evening Show 1: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Evening Show 2: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 About Kathakali
Kathakali is one of the oldest and most fascinating theatre forms in the world, originating from Kerala in southwestern India. This vibrant and powerful dance-drama is traditionally based on epic tales from Hindu mythology—especially the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
✨ Highlights of Kathakali:
Group Presentation: Dancers portray a variety of characters, each defined by detailed gestures and dramatic expressions.
Elaborate Make-Up & Costumes:
Green Faces: Noble heroes like Rama.
Green with Red Marks: Noble yet evil characters like Ravana.
Red Faces & Beards: Extremely angry or evil characters.
Black Faces: Forest dwellers and hunters.
Yellow Faces: Women and sages.
Gesture Language: A refined system of mudras (hand gestures) and expressions convey entire stories without words.
Rigorous Training: Involves years of physical conditioning and traditional massage to master the demanding movements.
🥁 Musical Ensemble:
Kathakali’s orchestra features:
Drums: Chenda and Maddalam
Cymbals: Ela Taalam
Vocals: Two singers performing in the unique Sopaanam style
The live music and rhythmic percussion not only enhance the performance but also act as a dramatic soundscape, immersing the audience in the story.
🎉 Experience the Magic
Originally performed overnight in temple courtyards, Kathakali has been adapted for modern audiences. Now you can enjoy this spiritual and artistic spectacle in a comfortable auditorium setting—transporting you to a mythic world where Good triumphs over Evil.
