Kathakal

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Kathakali ( IAST: Kathakaḷi Malayalam: കഥകളി pronunciation ⓘ) is a major form of classical Indian dance. However, Kathakali differs in that it also incorporates movements from ancient Indian martial arts and athletic traditions of South India. Kathakali emerged as a distinct genre of performance art during the 16th and 17th centuries in Kerala. The expressive part of the performance, which constitutes the dance-drama, is split into four types: Kalasham (major and most common), Iratti (special, used with battles-related Chempata rhythm), Thonkaram (similar to Iratti but different music), and Nalamiratti (used for exits or link between the chapters of the play).

Quote: "Like most traditional modes of storytelling and performance in India, Kathakali plays enact one or more episodes from regional versions of the pan-Indian religious epics (Ramayana and Mahabharata) and Puranas. Guru Kunchu Kurup won the Padma Buschan and Padma Shri, two of India's highest civilian awards, for his dancing. The Natya Shastra is attributed to sage Bharata, and its first complete compilation is dated to between 200BC and 200AD, [12] [13] but estimates vary between 500BC and 500AD.Quote: "A summation of the signal importance of the Natyasastra for Hindu religion and culture has been provided by Susan Schwartz, "In short, the Natyasastra is an exhaustive encyclopedic dissertation of the arts, with an emphasis on performing arts as its central feature. Dance and performance arts, states this ancient Hindu text, [17] are a form of expression of spiritual ideas, virtues and the essence of scriptures.

Kathakali is still practiced in its Traditional ways and there are experimental plays based on European classics and Shakespeare's plays. Get ready to embark on a literary journey like no other with the latest Kambikathakal - your gateway to new and enthralling sensual stories! The guru provided both the theoretical and practical training to the student, and the disciple would accompany the guru to formal performances. Pachcha (green) with lips painted brilliant coral red portrays noble characters and sages such as Krishna, Vishnu, Rama, Yudhishthira, Arjuna, Nala and philosopher-kings. The term Kathakali is derived from katha ( Malayalam: കഥ, from Sanskrit) which means "story or a conversation, or a traditional tale", and kaḷi ( Malayalam: കളി) which means "performance" or "play".Jīngjù, a Chinese art of dance-acting ( zuo), like Kathakali presents artists with elaborate masks, costumes and colorfully painted faces. The Kidangoor style is one of the two, that developed in Travancore, and it is strongly influenced by Kutiyattam, while also drawing elements of Ramanattam and Kalladikkotan. Three major drums found are Maddalam(barrel-shaped), Chenda (cylindrical drum played with curved sticks) and Idakka ( Idakka, hourglass-shaped drum with muted and melodious notes played when female characters perform).

Kathakali schools are now found all over India, as well as in parts of Western Europe and the United States.It is traditionally attributed to Unniri Panikkar, in a Brahmin household (~1850), and became the dominant style established in Kerala Kalamandalam – a school of performance arts. These developed in part because of the gurukula system of transmission from one generation to the next.

Krishnanattam is dance-drama art form about the life and activities of Hindu god Krishna, that developed under the sponsorship of Sri Manavedan Raja, the ruler of Calicut (1585-1658 AD). These three Guṇas are sattva (goodness, constructive, harmonious, virtuous), rajas (passion, aimless action, dynamic, egoistic), and tamas (darkness, destructive, chaotic, viciousness). The gender exclusivity is one of the significant differences between Kathakalī and other classical Indian dances which either included or favored female actor-dancers. We take immense pleasure in presenting a curated selection of fresh and captivating Malayalam Stories that explore the world of sensuality and romance.Immerse yourself in the world of Kambikathakal, where every story weaves its magic, painting vivid emotions and igniting fantasies. Join us now and unlock the doors to a world of endless possibilities with Kambikathakal - the essence of sensual storytelling! The theory behind the Navarasas is provided by classical Sanskrit texts such as Natya Shastra, but sometimes with different names, and these are found in other classical Indian dances as well. Immerse yourself in a diverse range of narratives that explore the depths of human desires and emotions. Embark on an unforgettable voyage into the realm of Malayalam erotic stories, and let the magic of our Kambi Kathakal stir your senses.