Performing Arts of India

India has a wide range of performing arts spread across its geography ranging from colourful dances to martial art forms.  The performing arts of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu are described in greater detail in these sections. Performing Arts of Andhra Pradesh...

Performing Arts of Tamil Nadu

Silambattam: Silambattam is a very old martial art of Tamil Nadu which is mainly practised by men folk for their self-defense from enemies and wild animals. The word Silambattam comes from Silambam staves that were used in warfare by ancient Tamil Kings. The Thandu...

Performing Arts of Kerala

Chakyarkoothu or Koothu: It is one of the oldest classical theatre arts of Kerala. Kaalavela: It is a spectacular procession of huge, gaudily decorated motifs of bulls. Kakkarissi Natakam: It is a folk dramatic form. Kalampattu or Kalamezhuthu pattu: It is performed...

Performing Arts of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has various performing art forms. Bommala Koluvu: It is the artistic display of toys and dolls by the women during the Dussehra festival. Buda Budakkala:   It is a term given to the singing minstrels who go about from place to place after the break of...
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