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    Kathakali is a classical dance form that originated in Kerala, India. It combines dance, music, and acting to tell religious stories and epics from Hindu mythology. Some key elements of Kathakali include mudras, which are hand gestures that convey emotions and meanings, and elaborate costumes and makeup worn by the dancers. Performances always narrate a story drawn from Hindu scriptures and aim to convey spiritual and religious ideas to the audience.

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    Kathakali is a classical dance form that originated in Kerala, India. It combines dance, music, and acting to tell religious stories and epics from Hindu mythology. Some key elements of Kathakali include mudras, which are hand gestures that convey emotions and meanings, and elaborate costumes and makeup worn by the dancers. Performances always narrate a story drawn from Hindu scriptures and aim to convey spiritual and religious ideas to the audience.

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    Kathakali is a classical dance form that originated in Kerala, India. It combines dance, music, and acting to tell religious stories and epics from Hindu mythology. Some key elements of Kathakali include mudras, which are hand gestures that convey emotions and meanings, and elaborate costumes and makeup worn by the dancers. Performances always narrate a story drawn from Hindu scriptures and aim to convey spiritual and religious ideas to the audience.

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    Kathakali
    History
    Krishnanattam -
    Precursor to Kathakali
    Kathakali: Purpose
    Kathakali: Elements
    Convention: Mudras
    Example
    Mudras (24 types)
    - represents 9 main emotions
    Practical Exploration
    Suryanamaskar
    Practical Exploration
    Mudras Practice

    Pataka Mudra - to portray the air sky or water


    Mudras Practice
    Moment of Theatre

    Pataka Mudra - to portray the air sky or water


    Mukuram Mudra - means dear
    Kapitham Mudra - indicates doubt
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    Reflection
    Theatre in the World
    Citations
    Pictures

    A Kathakali Fact about FACT, https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/dance/facts-lalithakala-kendra-a-centre-for-the-arts article24665287.ece.


    Remembering the Golden Days of Kathakali, David Bolland, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35418287.

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