Day Eight: Kathakali in Kovalam, Kerela | Madhu Bazaz Wangu
40902
post-template-default,single,single-post,postid-40902,single-format-standard,ajax_fade,page_not_loaded,,select-theme-ver-2.1,vertical_menu_enabled, vertical_menu_width_290,side_menu_slide_from_right,wpb-js-composer js-comp-ver-6.9.0,vc_responsive
 

Day Eight: Kathakali in Kovalam, Kerela

Day Eight: Kathakali in Kovalam, Kerela

We spent an unforgettable day at the beach and the town of Kovalam–walked on the beach, savored unfamiliar tasty dishes, watched a Kathakali performance with a view of Arabian Sea in the background.
In Malayalam language Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees. The place offers picturesque sights of the coconut trees on land and near water. In the early seventies, hippies on their way to Ceylon, came to this town in throngs transforming a casual fishing village into one of the most popular tourist destinations in India.
Kathakali is the classical Malayalam dance-drama noted for its stylized make-up in brilliant basic colors, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body postures. The graceful movements are accompanied by singing, drums and percussions.
This style of dance-drama originated in Kerala in the 17th century. Over the years, it has developed and refined in more than one ways. The innovative make-up, refined gestures, elaborate costumes and headgear, ornate singing and precise drumming mesmerizes its audience.
The themes of the Kathakali are religious in nature. Typically stories from the epics, Mahabharata and Ramayana and the ancient scriptures, Puranas are performed. In recent years new themes such as stories from other religions have been added to the repertoire.

Palm Trees

Palm Trees

IMG_7001 IMG_7011 IMG_7019 IMG_7015

Kathakali Dance

Kathakali Dance

IMG_7046 IMG_7049 IMG_7051 IMG_7059 IMG_7060 IMG_7063

 

2 Comments
  • Dr.Indira Kapoor

    Enjoyed reading your trip to South India. Photographs added to the beautiful treat. After reading your write up, Madhu, I am tempted to visit these places once again to look at the things I missed !!

    December 29, 2015 at 12:48 am

Post a Comment