Arts of Kerala

The Indian state Kerala is well known for its diverse forms of performing arts.[1][2] The various communities in Kerala contribute to its rich and colourful culture.[3] The most important traditional art forms of Kerala are Kathakali, Kalaripayattu,Mayilpeeli Thookkam, Koodiyattam, Theyyam, Mohiniyattam, Thullal, Padayani, Pulikali, Thiruvathirakali, Chakyarkoothu,Chavittunadakam, etc.

Position of Kerala in India

Performing arts of Kerala

Kerala Hindu Arts
Kakkarissi Nadakam - A folk art form popular in Southern Kerala

Kerala Muslim arts
  • Oppana
  • Mappila Paattu
  • Kolkali
  • Duff Muttu
  • Arabana muttu
  • Muttum Viliyum
  • Vattapattu

Kerala Christian arts
  • Margam Kali
  • Chavittu Nadakam
  • Parichamuttukali
  • Slama Carol
  • Othiyattam
  • Ayanippattu
  • Poovirukkam

Others

Fine arts of Kerala

Arts promotion bodies

See also

References
  1. "Kerala Classical Arts - Art and culture in Kerala - kerala.com". kerala.com. Archived from the original on 10 February 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  2. "The Art Forms of Kerala". Archived from the original on 9 October 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  3. "www.keralahistory.ac.in". keralahistory.ac.in. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  4. Thirayattam, Moorkkanad Peethambaran, Kerala bhasha Institute, TVM, ISBN 978-81-200-4294-0
  • Chandran, VP (2018). Mathrubhumi Yearbook Plus - 2019 (Malayalam ed.). Kozhikode: P. V. Chandran, Managing Editor, Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Company Limited, Kozhikode.
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