Kakkarissi Natakam
Kakkarissi Natakam is a Folk arts, folk art form of Dance in India, dance drama which includes music, originating in southern India, in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is especially associated with Kerala. History Kakkarissi Natakam originated in southern Kerala and Tamil Nadu. At first, the natakam would only be performed in front of minor Hindu deities, and audiences were mainly drawn from lower socio-economic classes and various lower Caste system in India, castes. Performances were long, often lasting through much of the night. Description This art form is more popular in the southern regions of Kerala. It is a form of musical drama, and the language used is a blend of Tamil language, Tamil and Malayalam. It has all the elements of Theatre of India, traditional Indian theatre, and combines music, dance, and Mime artist, mime. The performances are often humorous, and blend satire and social commentary into the narrative. A Play (theatre), play is performed with danc ...
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