Kathakali --- Traditional Dance Of Kerala

Kathakali is one of the oldest theatre forms in the world. It originated in the area of southwestern India now known as the state of Kerala. Kathakali is a group presentation, in which dancers take various roles in performances traditionally based on themes from Hindu mythology, especially the two epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.


Kathakali is powerful, challenging and unique.

It is a wonderful combination of Drama, Dance, Music, Poetry, Costume, Makeup and ritual where each unique element merges in perfect harmony to create total theatre.

Courtesy to photos taken by Yan Seiler of Switzerland.