Kakkarissi Natakam
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Form of folk art in Kerala, India
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Kakkarissi Natakam is a folk art form of Kerala state, India, originally from Tamil Nadu.[1] 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 and Malayalam.[1] Sundara Kakkan, Kakkathis, Vedan, Thampuraan, etc. are the main characters in this art form.[1] Play is performed with dance steps and songs. Mrudangam, Harmonium, Ganchira, Chenda and Kaimani are the main musical instruments used.[2] [3] The story is premised around Lord Shivan with his consort Parvathi Devi who arrived to earth in the form of Kakkalan and Kakkathi, a nomadic tribe of fortune tellers.[1]
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Kakkarissi Nadakam
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Kakkathis
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Sundara Kakkan
References
[edit ]- ^ a b c d "Bringing Kakkarissi to life". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Kakkarissi Natakam - a folk theatrical art form". www.keralaculture.org.
- ^ "Kakkarissi Natakam - a satirical dance-drama, Performing art". Kerala Tourism.