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depict the features of this dance form. It was only
in the 20th century when this dance form began
to perform outside the temple.

Kathakali
Dazzling classical dance of Kerala is Kathakali.
‘Katha’= Story or tale, ‘Kali’= Performance and
Art. Its roots are in ancient ‘Kutiyattam’ (Classi-
cal Sanskrit Dance Drama) and ‘Krishnattam’
(Dance-Drama depicting Stories of Hindu God
Krishna). Movements in Kathakali are influenced
Kuchipudi
by ancient martial arts and athletic tradition. It is
basically a Dance-Drama. Kathakali was tradi- Dance form is a long-established dance-drama
tionally a male-dominated dance and now style.
females are too welcomed in this dance form. Tirtha Narayana Yati and his disciple Siddhendra
Kathakali is also famous for its huge elaborate Yogi organized and founded the modern version
costumes, amazing make-up style, face masks, of Kuchipudi which we see today. Kuchipudi
and ornaments. gradually developed as a solo dance form and
today we can see both male and female perform-
ing it. Kuchipudi are themes related to
Vaishnavism, Lord Krishna, Rukmini, Satya-
bhama and other myths. Kuchipudi also holds
certain specialties of Bharatnatyam and Odissi as
well.
Odissi
The long-established dance form in the serene
surroundings of Shri Jagannath Temple in
Kathakali Odisha is famous as ‘Odissi’. It has mention in
Unlike other Classical Dances, Kathakali art form the oldest Sanskrit Text – Natya Shastra as
developed in the courts and theaters of Hindu Audramagdhi. In ancient days this dance form
principalities. The traditional performances were filled with Bhakti ras was a part of worship to the
used to be as long from Dusk to dawn. Modern
day presentations are short as per the time limit
of the program. The Kerala Kalamandalam is the
main center for Kathakali Artists. Kathakali has
similarities with other dance forms like that of the
Japanese ‘ Noh’ and ‘Kabuki’ dance forms have
similarities with Kathakali.
Kuchipudi

The Kuchipudi was originated from the place
named ‘Kuchipudi’ in Krishna district of Andhra
Pradesh around 3rd century BCE, Kuchipudi Odissi Dance

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