Kerala
Kerala
Kerala
Kerala is also distinctly famous for its other art forms like music and poetry as well as craft
forms including murals, sculpture and architecture. The rich and vibrant culture of Kerala has
been continuing to intrigue people worldwide. The traditional classic and folk songs and
dances of the people, their ballads, their rituals and their intellectual pursuits form the real
treasures of Kerala contributing to its rich cultural heritage.
Keralas art forms reflect the life and outlook of its people. Whether it is the renowned
Kathakali, considered to be the complete art form as its synthesises all that is best in the
fields of drama, music and dance, or the folk dances which are reflections of the rhythmic
impulses of a sensitive group of people,the treasure house of Keralas art forms is a feast
for travellers and art lovers worldwide.
Kerala Lalithakala Academy for Fine Arts is an autonomous body which was established in 1962 to promote art and artistic heritage, based at Thrissur in Kerala. C.N. Balakrishnan is the
newly appointed chairman of Kerala Lalitha Kala Akademi. [1]
Though the Government of Kerala provides funding and support for the academy, the administration of the academy is designed to be autonomous by its constitution. The academy recognizes
superior art works every year through its prestigious awards. The aim of the Academy is to promote the culture, painting, plastic and visual arts
Hindu Arts[edit]
Thirayattam(Pookkutty Thira)
Kathakali
Chakyar Koothu
Nangiar Koothu
Mohiniyattam
Thirayattam
Theyyam
Padayani
Thiyyattu
Koodiyattam
Kerala Natanam
Panchavadyam
Thullal
Tholpavakoothu
Ottamthullal
Garudan Thookkam
Kolam Thullal
Poorakkali
Mudiyett
Kummattikali
Kuthiyottam
Thiriyuzhichil
Kalaripayattu
Mangalamkali
Marathukali
Malayikuthu
Mukkanchathan
Charadupinnikkali
Kothammuriyattam
Sopanam
Thacholikali
Sarpam Thullal
Pulluvan Paattu
Yakshagana in Kasaragod
Pavakoothu
Kaalakali
Thiruvathira
Krishnanattam
Koodiyattam
Muslim Arts[edit]
Oppana
Mappila Paattu
Kolkali
Duff Muttu
Arabana muttu
Christian Arts[edit]
Margam Kali
Chavittu Nadakam
Parichamuttukali
Murals of Kerala